2 Weeks Old

Great news at Carter's two week checkup! He's now 10 pounds, 5 ounces and is 22 1/2 inches long. That's in the 88% for weight and the 95% for height. Doctor said he definitely got the height gene - and looks like he and Mason are complete opposites in the growth department, so far. He's still got the red hair and blue eyes, and we're doing pretty good with eating just about every 3 hours.

One Week Old

At one week old, Carter weighes 8 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and is 20 1/2 inches long. He had his 5-day checkup with the pediatrician the other day and all looks well. He's nursing well, having lots of wet and dirty diapers, and getting plenty of sleep.

Brotherly Love

Mason has really taken to Carter. He likes to love on him, almost smothering him, but always giving him love or kisses, trying to hold his hand. If Carter starts to fuss, Mason looks for his paci or blankie and gives it to Carter. If Carter is sitting in his bouncey chair, Mason pulls his chair up and sits next to him. Daycare printed out a picture that we sent to everyone when Carter was born, and they say that Mason takes everyone over and shows them the picture.

Going Home

We left the hospital today and headed to our home in the country. Momo brought Mason to the hospital so we could ride home as a family, and I think Mason really liked it.

It didn't take us long to get things unloaded and unpacked, and we're adjusting well - and eating well thanks to Whamie and Pepaw who brought over a few meals. Some of Mommy's teacher friends are coming over Monday, and hopefully I'll meet some other friends and family soon - so y'all come see me!

Proud Big Sister

Here's Carter meeting Sissy (Chelsey). She was a big help to Mommy during delivery, and hopefully she still has feeling in her right hand!

Happy Birth Day!

Freeman Carter Cone entered the world today, Wednesday, September 12 at 10:26 a.m. I weighed in at 8 pounds, 11 ounces and is 19 1/2 inches long. I have red hair and blue eyes.

Labor was induced, starting around 6:20 a.m. with a pitocin (sp?) drip. It was a little slow at first, but once we started progressing, it went pretty fast! Once again, Mommy was a birthing machine. She amazed Aunt Brittany the entire time. Daddy and Sissy helped hold Mommy's hands so she could push real strong through the 3 contractions it took to get me out. Yeah, Mommy!!!

Still Waiting

39 Weeks

Mommy is really starting to run out of steam, I think. She really wants to meet me but I'm not ready. And all Mommy's friends at school keep asking her when they can meet me, which I don't think helps her mood any, but at least we're closer than ever.

Mommy and Daddy are supposed to show up to the hospital at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Hopefully you'll have news of my birth not long after that. Mommy and I'll stay in the hospital a few days, because Mommy's having surgery on Thursday, so feel free to keep us in your prayers and thoughts, and stop by to visit.