Zoo Boo!

We took Tayler and Chase to Zoo Boo today. We had a great time. We rode the train to "Halloween Town" That was the best part! Enjoy the pics..We tried to get more of Tayler but he wasn't havin' it:)

Five Weeks old!

Some of the new developments this week are weight gain and recognition. Chase had a Dr's appt and as you can see from the pic, he wasn't so happy for part of the visit. Unfortunately, he had to receive the second part of his Hep B vaccination. I teared up! On the positive side, Chase gained 11 ounces in 10 days and grew 1 and a 1/2inches! It feels like such an accomplishment when you are breastfeeding for your little one to grow!:) Chase also began to recognize his little toys hanging from his chair for the first time..see pic above. That was pretty exciting-it's the simple things! He has always somewhat liked the bath, but this week he REALLY liked it, not crying once! I think this was due to Brian adding more water and achieving the optimal temperature. In Tayler news, his football team finished the season undefeated and are the Conference Champs! Soccer ended today as well-they had a good season but lost game one in the playoffs by 1.

It's The Great Pumpkin...!

We went to Beasley's Apple Orchard today with some friends from church. They were having an apple festival. We rode the hayride and Tayler picked a pumpkin. We also had wonderful apple cider and it was only $1.00! This was a first for all of us and I am voting this become a Hume family tradition...we'll see.

Our little man is growing up so fast!

I really can't believe Chase is four weeks old! Time is going by so fast. He is beginning to really be alert more often and is recognizing us-not just our voices. He is still sleeping really well and usually sleeps for five hours and is only up once at night. During the day, he eats every three hours. I am beginning to try and get him to have "awake time" more often but I am not pushing it. If you have read the Baby Whisperer, he is a mix b/t the angel baby and a textbook baby. So, in reality, I don't need to push him b/c he has a great schedule of his own at this point.
This past week, he did a few things for the first time. He had his first awake times with the activity gym. He loved looking around at the black and white stripes. He also began taking a few naps in his crib. This was not as hard for me as I thought it would be. At three weeks, I couldn't imagine putting him in there all alone but I know that being in there, secluded and quiet, is a good way for him to nap. He needs down time just like the rest of us. He also traveled with me to his first staff meeting yesterday. We were there eight hours and he did fantastic!
His Papa and family also came to visit this past week. My sister, Melody, also came. We went to three soccer games and out to eat several times. One day we were out so much that he slept all day. We paid for that (or should I say-I paid for that) as he wasn't ready for bed until 3:30 a.m!
As for our adjustment, we are doing fabulous! When friends have commented on how well all is going, I tell them I am surprised at how easily I transitioned. I wasn't sure how I would do with losing sleep, breastfeeding, maternity leave, etc...but it has all come so naturally. I love every moment and feel so blessed. I really feel like God really went out of His way on this one! Words cannot even describe how I feel when I look at Chase. He is the fulfillment of a long awaited promise. The road to him was long and hard but he is definitely worth it! I feel like I have been reborn almost-in a new season of life-into a totally new experience and I couldn't be happier.

Rock Star Chase!!!

Three weeks old already?

Chase is three weeks old already! I can't believe it. He has gained 4 ounces and is 6pounds 4 ounces now. He is still sleeping most of the time and wakes up between 4-5 hours at night...so at this point, he is only up once. The only time he cries, is when he has a gas pain..poor little guy! When people meet him in person, they say he "looks like a baby doll" b/c he is so small and/or that he looks like a "little, old man" (I think this is due to the white hair and sometimes serious look on his face)Here are a few pics of this past week.