Happy 10 month Birthday Sean!

Sean is not quite 10 months old, but will be this Sunday.  It's hard to believe that our sweet baby boy entered this world 10 months ago.  Mommy was remembering the week before Sean was born when she was on bed rest and unable to get out of bed.  Each morning feeling so blessed that our baby had one more day safely in Mommy's womb.  We were told to take one day at a time and the longer our baby stayed in the womb, the better for him. 

We were given a list of all the potential risks of having a preemie so early.  It scared us, but we did our best to trust God with the outcome and hope for the best for our tiny baby.  As difficult as it was to be on best rest, each day was a blessing. 

One week later, Sean was ready to enter the world.  When he was born on June 29th, 2011 @ 9:19AM, 2 lbs. 4 oz.  Daddy and Mommy were so excited to be first time parents.  His birth was very emotional for both Mommy & Daddy.  He was so tiny and fragile, but we were parents and so proud and excited! 

A day later, our fears set in of having a baby so small, but the NICU staff were extremely supportive and educated us as best they could.

Today, we are so blessed to have a healthy baby boy who is doing great!   Sean went for his eye exam this week and had his eyes dialated.  We received good results.  Sean doesn't need glasses!   The Doctor said that 1 in 5 preemies need glasses. 

Once again, we have received good news!  

We are enjoying Sean and his growth. He is doing awesome!  We are so grateful to God for blessing us with such a beautiful and happy baby boy!  

Thank you for your continued support.
Sean's Mommy & Daddy

Boy Oh Boy!

Sean has become much more vocal this past week!   He doesn't have words yet, of course, but he is letting his voice be heard! 

We are enjoying Sean's changes and his continued growth!   He now weighs 18 lbs. 

We had a great weekend.  Sean visited Grandpa Sam and Grandma Paula.  This was his longest trip so far in one day.  2.5 hours to and from Grandpa's house. 

On our way home, we stopped by Casa de Fruta.  Sean is so curious.  He loves looking around and discovering his new surroundings. 

Sean's Mommy and Daddy

Hands, Feet and Teeth

It's only Tuesday and it's already been a fun and interesting week with Sean.  Two baby teeth (bottom front) are beginning to come in.  He is drooling a lot, but doesn't seem to be uncomfortable.

He has been facinated with his hands.  He has been using and chewing on his hands for a few months now, but this week he held his hands up and simply just stared at them.  It is very cute to watch his new visual discovery of his hands. 

Oh yes... and his feet.  Sean is now able to reach and hold his toes on both feet.  He lays on his back and curls his legs up and reaches his toes.  He loves it!  

Sean is getting funner and funnier every day.  His Daddy is great at making Sean laugh.  It is very sweet to see Sean laughing with Daddy.

Sean went to Physical Therapy today.  The therapist said he is doing well and gave us some exercises to do with him. 

Sean's Mommy & Daddy

Baseball, Church and Family

Sean, Mommy & Daddy had a great weekend! 

We attended cousin Bryce’s baseball game on Saturday afternoon.  Sean hung out on Tia Valerie’s lap during the game.  Sean is a ball player in the making, he was intently watching the game.  He enjoyed watching cousin Bryce play first base.

On Sunday, we visited our friend’s church and saw a lot of old friends.  Sean enjoyed the music.  He fell asleep during the sermon. 

After church, we went home to meet with Uncle Stan, Aunt Linda and cousin Stephanie.   Sean thoroughly enjoyed their visit.  He loved being held by his cousin. 

Sean especially liked it when Stephanie  would hold him up and slightly bounce him.   He laughed and smiled when she would do this. 

Sean’s Mommy & Daddy

Peas & Applesauce....got to love those Prunes too!

So this week, Sean tried prunes for the first time.  He loved them!  

Daddy had a brilliant idea in order to get Sean to eat peas....mix peas with applesauce.  It worked!   Today was the first day eating peas & applesauce.  Two more days to go.  Sean tries new foods for 3 days in a row, so we can make sure he is not allergic.  So far so good.  No allergies! 

We are looking forward to this week.  On Saturday, we hope to go see cousin Bryce play baseball. 

Sean's Mommy & Daddy

Sean's First Easter

We had a wonderful Eastter weekend with Sean.  On Saturday, we took Sean to Downtown Campbell for the Easter parade.  Sean appeared to enjoy the parade.  The Marching Band was a little loud for Sean, but besides that he loved it! 

On Easter Sunday, we took Sean to church for the first time.  He did really well.  He listened to the music and part of the sermon, but fell asleep for most of it.  He enjoyed meeting our church friends for the first time. 

In the evening, we went to dinner with Grandma Harriet, Grandpa Richard, Uncle Stan, Aunt Linda and cousin Stephanie to celebrate Easter and Uncle Stan's and Aunt Linda's birthday.  As usual, Sean was well behaved at the restaurant.  He enjoyed spending time with family. 

Sean is doing great with his new experiences a parade and going to church.  Sean loves these new "adventures" and is looking forward to many more.

Sean's Mommy & Daddy

Sean weighs 17 lbs.!

Normally, we weigh Sean only once a week, but since he wasn't quite at 17 lbs. last Sunday, we weighed him again tonight.  Sean weighs 17 lbs. 2.5oz.! 

He continues to do well with eating solids.  We introduced him to peaches and it seemed like he may have had an allergic reaction (not sure), so we decided to stop the peaches for now.  We will try again at a later date. 

Sean is having a good week.  He is looking forward to Easter.  We are planning on taking him to an Easter parade in Campbell on Saturday and possibly for his first time to church on Sunday for Easter service. 

RSV season is not officially over until the end of April, so we may wait to take him to church.  If not this Sunday...then soon Sean will begin attending church with Mommy & Daddy.   We were told to keep Sean away from crowds, so that is why we have been away from church.  We miss attending church and miss our friends. 

Sean's Mommy & Daddy

Rolling over and bananas

Sean continues to roll over...a lot.  Almost every time, we place him on his back, he rolls over to his stomach.  He reached this milestone right "on time".  Most babies begin to roll over by 6 months.  Sean will be 6 months corrected on April 3rd.

We continue to introduce new foods to Sean.  He likes pears and bananas.  He continues to eat well with no allergies. 

We visited "Auntie" Claudia this weekend.  She met Sean for the first time.  We also made a quick stop at "Auntie" Alisa's house who saw Sean for the first time. 

Tonight was bath night and we weighed Sean.  He's almost 17 lbs.... getting there, but not quite yet. 

Sean's Mommy & Daddy