We have accomplished a lot these last seven days! My mom and sister help me put away and organize the baby stuff I had bought/borrowed before we left. My friend Kim Summers let us borrow all her boy clothes, pack and play, monitor, swing, play mat, and so much more!!! It has been so awesome!!!
On Monday, teachers from school brought us supper!! They got to peek at Jones and they agreed with us...Jones is the cutest baby ever!
After supper on Monday my sister started her journey back north (tears). It's crazy that when she's not here we have the phone and FaceTime and that's satisfying, however when she's here and then she leaves, I just feel empty. I actually mope around like a lost puppy! It takes awhile to get back to being ok with just talking to her on the phone again.
On Tuesday, Jones had his first Arkansas doctor appointment. The doctor examined his bump on his head and agreed with the doctors from Virginia. He has a cephalhematoma, which is a hemorrhage of blood between the skull and the periosteum. The doctor told us the bump will gradually decrease and it could take up to 2 - 3 months to do so. It felt good to get a second opinion. Everything else was great. He is almost back to his birth weight, weighing in at 7 lbs 5 1/2 oz. His umbilical cord fell off at the doctor's, so now he has a cute little belly button. Our next appointment will be for his 2 month check up.
Tuesday night Travis' mom, Grandma Theresa, came from Iowa. She is here now and leaving tomorrow. It has been great to have both of our mom's here. I have been very spoiled. Usually one is cleaning and then the other is helping with the baby. It's been awesome...I just don't know what will happen when they both have to leave. We don't have to worry too much though, my mom is staying until the end of the month! ;). And I have a feeling Grandma Theresa will be back soon.
Wednesday we went for our first family walk! Uncle Tyler and Aunt Amy sent us a jogging stroller. It was a beautiful day and great to get outside for some fresh air!
Thursday was a busy day! We started it off with part of the Case clan coming over to see Jonesy! Then that afternoon the teachers from Happy Hollow came over and threw a baby shower for baby Jones! It was so wonderful. They came in and brought decorations, food and way too many gifts! They loved on Jones! He must have felt it too, because he slept good that night! ;). After the shower we headed over to Case's to watch some basketball! The rest of the family got to meet Jones. They just love him so much. It's awesome to have such good friends that feel like family when you don't live close to home.
Everyday this week we have received a package from our mail carrier or UPS man. I think we are on first name bases at this point!! We can not believe the gifts this little guy has received. We are humbled by the love and generosity of our family and friends!
So, to refer back to the title of this post...it take a village. Between ourselves, our families, friends, co-workers, and birth mom's family this little baby will not lack in support or love!! We will make sure he knows that he is not only loved by us, but also the "village" that surrounds our family of three! I don't say this very often, but may God bless each of you and may you feel the love that we are feeling each and every day!!!!
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