.: 5 months new :.

 Here we are again. Another month older and so is Mommy. We are creeping up on your 1/2 birthday and I'm beyond excited!! You get more handsome everyday, I swear!!

We are weighing in at 17 pounds and 27" long!! Big growth spurt from last month! We aren't sitting up very well but super vocal! Laughing and talking to mommy and daddy all the time! We have tried rice, carrots, and peas. None of them are his favorite, but we're getting the spoon thing down. We loved our first Christmas and New Years together! Still in size 2 diapers. Scooting around, but not qute crawling. Love to cuddle with mommy. Sleeping 11 hours but this past week we've been getting up at 5am for feedings. As soon as I lay him down for bed, he rolls to his side. And when I go to wake him, he's on his belly. Just like momma:) 

All in all Jaxen you are a perfect baby. There is no doubt in my mind you were choosen for me!! I love you so much!

DIY Christmas Picture

Before Jaxen was even created I came across a picture on Pintrest that I absolutely LOVED! I said to myself "when I have a baby I will do this because it looks super easy!" And now that Jaxen is here, I got to do it!

Everything is still a learning process, as to what time he eats so I know when he'll be in the best mood.. and his, is right after a nap! So I gathered up my supplies. Todds old ornaments, Icicle Lights from Family Dollar ($8), small hat came with a bib from Walgreens ($5), big hat Dollar Tree ($1), pants from a friend (Carters Brand), and duck tape. If you decide to do this I suggest Clear Tape!

Next just add a cute baby and shoot away!

Photo edit from Ribbet and to the blog they go!! 

I really enjoyed doing these. It was super easy and fun. Hopefully I can get a better camera and continue my DIY pictures. Because professional ones can be pretty pricey! 

•4 months new•

Hello there 4 months, please slow down.

Looking back at Jaxens pictures I'm amazed by how different; but yet the same he looks. Its crazy! But were are hitting so may milestones!!

We are sleeping through out the night, 11 hours to be exact! In size 2 diapers, big boy!! We are talking all the time, smiling everyday, starting to laugh, almost sitting up by ourselves, wearing 3-6 month clothing, cuddle monster, going to bed on our own for over 2 weeks, and about to move to our crib.

Its time to cut the cord and for Jaxen to transition into his big boy bed. I'm just about done with it and hopefully come Sunday night he will be in there from now on. Mommy's heart is a little sad, but needs to be done!

I love you to heaven and back my handsome child!

...3 months new...

It's a few days after Jaxen turned 3 months. We spent the entire day cuddling while I caught up on some Revolution! Very fortunate my day off fell on this day. 

It, to me, felt like a huge milestone! We got past those first 3 months. I've heard from several people the first few are the hardest, but I disagree. The first 6 weeks were the hardest. Getting his feeding and sleep schedule down. Getting to know and trust us. Going back to work... But anyways. Let's focus on this past month.

Todd and I took his measurements. Jaxen is weighing in on 15 pounds and 26 inches long! We are beginning to be a rollie pollie, talking, laughing, squeaking, blowing bubbles, and having stinky farts. Now that I'm not breastfeeding his toots and poops smell horrid!! He loves to cuddle, is now sleeping from 9-11 hours straight. We are out of the swaddling stage since he's starting to squirm in bed and rolling over. We have started sitting him in his bumbo and he's almost got the hang of it, still leaning to the side a bit. But other than that he's the perfect baby!

I love you my sweet boy!

∆∆ 2 months new ∆∆

Well it's official, my little man cub turned 2 months new! I am seriously having the worst mixed feeling about this growing up thing, I could of sworn I was sitting in the hospital just the other day about to have my sweet baby, and now hes 2 months. Insert sigh..

This past month we have been growing like a weed. 12 pounds, 24 1/2 inches long (96%), did great with his shots AND rolled over twice at the doctor!! Pretty much out of all his NewBorn clothes and into 0-3. He eats like 6-7oz of formula. Awake for hours at a time. In size 1 diapers. He is a very loud eater and sleeper! Cracks me up all the time!! He smiles all the time, and even giggles a little bit. He has started to look right into my eyes now when I talk to him. And gives me the biggest gummy toothless grin ever!! It makes being away from him that much sweeter when I come home! Oh and he coo's and ahh's. It's the most presh thing ever!!! AND is starting to sleep most of the night. Going on 5 hour stretches!

Although I am sad he's getting so big on me, I am excited to keep writing about our little life journey.

Like I tell you every night.. I love you more than you will ever know Jaxen. You are my world!

Our 2nd month video... I hope you enjoy watching these as much as I enjoy making them!

~1 month new ~

No one will ever know the strength of my LOVE for you. After all you're the only one who knows what my HEART sounds like from the inside.

So I have been meaning to write this post for a week now but I recently started back at work so it's been a little crazy. Lets rewind to a week ago when we announced that Jaxen was 1 whole month old. Oh I can not believe how quickly that flew by. I hope this isn't how his first year is going to be.

Let me go over some milestones.

He was born on August 7th

I saw his first gassy smile the day we brought him home August 9th

I got peed on our first week home

Spit up on his 2nd week

He rolled over on his 4th week (it took him being very fussy and upset)

On his 1 month he had his first non gassy smile and it happened when I have him a kiss!!

My sweet baby is growing so fast I can't stand it. This is just the beginning of our life together and I can't wait to continue this journey. He is my entire world! 

I love you Jaxen Robert

I told myself before he was born, I would be committed to taking pictures and videos very often. So below is a video of our first month together!

Jaxens 1 month new! from April Godley on Vimeo.

1 WEEK NEW!

As I sit here looking at the clock on the wall it reads 3:00 am. But I'm sure by the time I get to posting this it'll be at night. Working in some "me" time in between feedings, diaper changes, cuddles, and sweet kisses; is difficult. But that's life with a new born! 

I ended off at 36 weeks and the mind struggle of whether my step daughter will have the love for her little brother, like I did my siblings. I didn't doubt she wasn't excited but just that given she's 7 years old and at her age babies aren't very fun. So I'll finish up with 37-39 1/2 weeks. 

37 WEEKS

38 WEEKS

39WEEKS

As those last few weeks went by my body just physically could not handle being pregnant any more. The back rubs weren't working. Climbing up and down stairs and bouncing on my yoga weren't either. So I made the decision to be induced. I kind of didn't have a say as to the date. I called on Monday and was set to be induced Wednesday morning at 5:30 am. So needless to say my life was about to change quick! And the 7th was the most perfect day since 7 is my favorite number of all time.

Tuesday night we checked into the hospital and I was given medication to kind of get the process started. In the middle of the night my contractions begun but nothing consistent. So the potocine was started at 5:30AM!! My water had broke around 10 and right after that the contractions got way worse. Now I'm not trying to be a hero, I thought it'd be cool to go natural like my mom did with me. But again, I'm no hero. Epidural came in about 12! From then on it was numb butt city. I could still feel and move my feet and calves which is great! Because I still wanted to be able to feel the sensation of my son being born. Then by 5:30PM it was time to push. I pushed for what seemed like eternity but was only shy of an hour. I had Todd there as well as my mom and his mom. We all know I love my man but I think one of the best parts was that my mom was there. Cheering on her baby to have her grand baby. And it was the BEST EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE. 

I gave birth August 7th, 2013 at 6:19pm to a blonde headed blue eyed angel weighing in at 7 lbs 10oz and 20 1/2 inches long named Jaxen Robert Godley. I was in the love. After he came out of the birth canal they laid him on my stomach and began to clean him off. This baby boy has a set of lungs on him for sure, but as soon as daddy started talking to Jaxen he stopped crying immediately. Todd and I always wondered if he'd recognized his voice since we had opposite schedules, and we were proven he does!!

After Jaxen was cleaned off family was able to come in and Lilly was the first to meet her new baby brother. The beam of excitement on her face was priceless and the "yay" she made after she saw his blonde hair was hilarious. She said "good he looks like me!" The rest of the families ohhs and ahhs were reassuring that I truly had a cute kid!

I can't get over the fact I carried this precious tiny human in my belly for just 2 days shy of 10 whole months. I was pregnant for almost a year! I'm going to miss feeling him squirm around in my stomach and being a part of me. But I am loving having him here. And being able to touch him and kiss his sweet little cheeks. My baby boy is the most perfect little human being. I get so teary eyed just thinking about how wonderful my life has become  I am beyond excited to use this blog to track his growing. It'll be something for us to look back on and remember exactly how I felt at each moment of our lives. My baby is finally in my arms!

40 WEEKS

1 WEEK NEW :)))

im still breathing

--april