And so the chaos begins

11 days. That's how long it took for us to get the "everyone in the house is sick" experience. After a quick (2 1/2 hour) trip to the doctor's office, we went to the pharmacy to pick up meds for everyone. Tim, Bennet, and even baby Jude all have pink eye! AND, all four of us have a nasty virus!! Ah the fun of it all!

On a good note, Jude has not only regained the weight he lost in the hospital, but he's surpassed his birth weight by a 1/2 pound!! The doctor said they like to see a baby back at their birth weight by two weeks old. He's now a whopping 6 lbs 12 ounces!! He also now has an adorable belly button instead of a creepy umbilical stump!

That's all for now. We're all going to get back on the couch to watch movies together. Misery does love company!

1 week old today!

Time is surely flying!! I can't believe just a week ago, I was meeting Jude for the first time! The whole family agrees that we can't remember what it was like around here pre-Jude. Bennet is enjoying being home again. Shortly before we left, Tim and I set up a whole new playroom for him and he's LOVING having his own place to climb, jump, and be wild! Unfortunately, B is feeling under the weather, so we don't have as many brother pictures as I'd like. But he'll be better soon hopefully and then we'll have plenty I'm sure!!

Otherwise we've been relaxing and enjoying life as a family of four. We all went for a walk last night and got some ice cream. (One of Bennet's favorite family outtings!) Jude and I have been working hard at nursing. Which is going really well. I love knowing that I am providing him with all his nourishment. And nothing beats the snuggling and staring into his eyes while he enjoys a tasty snack!

Jude had his first spongebath at home this week too. He's not a huge fan of being cold so I'll admit, there were a few tears at times. But it went well, until he got us back for having the audacity to want a clean child!! Only mere moments after being wrapped up in a snug, clean, dry towel, he let loose a huge, messy poo! So he also had his SECOND sponge bath that night!

Since I'm typing one-handed, I'll just leave you all with a few new pictures from the last week!

Meeting Jude for the first time in the delivery room!

His first outfit. In the hospital, he went au naturel with only a dipe and blanket. I embroidered his tiny little shirt for him in the last few weeks of my pregnancy. *notice the big brother in the background*

Hanging out with the boys. This was the day we were discharged from the hospital.

Jude's coming home outfit. One of the few outfits that actually fits him! He's SUCH a peanut!

First bath!

Just moments before the great poo disaster!

He make look just like Tim, but he seems to have inherited my tendency towards making wierd faces! I'm so proud!!

Big Brother Bennet in his big kid playroom!!

Look Ma, no hands!! That's right! I'm such a pro, I'm nursing hands-free...DISCREETLY! Who knew I could be discreet?

And just because he's so cute it's sickening:

The Kid Formerly Known as Squid

Jude Allen Nelis is finally here! After 43 hours of labor, he made his grand entrance May 17th at 1:31 pm. He weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz and measured 19 1/2 inches long. He's a carbon copy of his Daddy and is an absolute doll!

I'm a bit tired now from the trip, so I'll keep it short and just post a couple of pictures. I'll have plenty more up in the next few days and a birth story as well. For now, enjoy oogling our sweet baby Jude!

Shortly after birth

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Meeting my big brother for the first time!

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Daddy is so in love with me...and it's no wonder why...I'm cute as can be!

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Kisses from Bennet

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Mommy couldn't be any happier or more in love!

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My first time all wrapped up and ready to go! I was asleep before Mommy even finished tying it!

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Home at last! Cranky after the long trip, but who can blame me?

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Preggo Recap

Well, our bags are packed and we leave in the morning. On Mother's Day no less, how appropriate! And the very next day I'll be 37 weeks and considered full-term! Back in september when I found out I was pregnant, this point seemed so far away and unattainable. And yet, here we are, literally days away from meeting our son! In celebration of that, let's revisit some photos from the last 9 months!

I passed the test!

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1 month

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2 months

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3 months

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4 months

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5 months

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6 months

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7 months

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8 months

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9 months

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1st ultrasound - 8 weeks

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2nd ultrasound - 10 weeks

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3rd ultrasound - 15 weeks

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4th ultrasound - 20 weeks

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I can't wait to post pictures of the end result!!!

One last thing -- To all the mothers and women in our lives -- HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! We love you all!