Chase is 3 1/2 weeks old. Time is flying by!

My mom left last Sunday and I have been adjusting well on my own during the day. I do miss having her around though. I was so lucky to have her here for 3 weeks. I think my father has a new found appreciation for all she does. He had to fend for himself for 3 weeks.

Amanda brought Liam up for the night and the cousins got to meet for the first time. It is not that easy getting two infants to pose for a picture. That was the best I could do. I can't believe how big Liam has gotten in such a short amount of time. Chase has already changed so much in the 3 1/2 short weeks. I know he is going to grow and change so quickly so I am enjoying every moment with him. OK, maybe not the middle of the night feedings.

Dawson continues to be such a great help. Right when he gets home from work, he helps out with Chase so that I can get some things done. Dawson is the best at putting Chase to sleep in his crib. He loves his little boy!

Well, I off to eat something before my little angel wakes up. I have to squeeze "me" time in anywhere I can these days.

It's a BOY!!!!
On the morning of Monday, April 3, 2006, we welcomed Chase Taylor Brinkley into this world. He was born via Csection at 7:38 am. I was lucky enough to have not only Dawson, but my mother present during the operation as well. He weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 18.75 inches long. The surgery was quick and not as bad as I thought it would be. It was a very surreal experience seeing my baby for the first time. Look at that hair! He is just the most adorable, snuggly little guy. We think he is a Keeper!
Dawson stayed with me during the hospitalization and was a tremendous help and provided me with constant support. I left the hosptial without even changing his diaper yet. Since I was drugged up and had difficulty getting around, Dawson took over and did all the diaper changes! He is going to be a wonderful father.
We were a little nervous when we left the hospital because Chase had lost more than 10 % of his birth weight. Babies will lose some weight just after birth, but this was too much. My milk had not come in yet, so he was not getting enough calories needed to gain weight. I stuck with breastfeeding and finally we got the hang of it. When we went to the Pediatricians office several days after discharge from the hospital, we were so happy to find that Chase was almost at his birth weight. He had gained 11 oz! I was thrilled and it has definately put me more at ease.
My mom will be staying with us for a total of 3 weeks to help me through this new mommy adjustment phase. She has been a tremendous help. Fortunately, she just went through this with Amanda so she had a refresher course before coming to me. I really don't know how I am going to make it when she leaves.
We will keep you updated on Chase's progress and post new pictures often. They grow up fast and I am dreading that! He is just too darn cute!