Weeks 2 and 3

I don't have many pictures from Andrew's second week, except for the following three. Anna fell asleep in the chair before dinner. She's been potty training and we've found success with minimal clothes and "going commando"... (obviously not such a great idea at nap time)



Drew asleep in his chair.



We went to the mall one evening before dinner to ride the carousel- a reward for doing such a great job on the potty.



Anna likes to help feed her brother. We stayed with Carl and Mary Jane while Shaun was in Mexico for Andrew's third week. I am grateful for my WONDERFUL in-laws!




Here is a cute pic of Mary Jane and Drew. Anna took it!



She LOVES my iPod and enjoys dancing to "Single Ladies".



Poppy got a little sidetracked before cutting the grass when Anna insisted that he help her build a house out of Lincoln Logs.



Anna and I went to the mall on Father's day to ride the carousel and elevators/escalators. For two hours... people were probably wondering what was wrong with us, but she had a fantastic time.



Playtime on the floor. Drew likes it when Anna lays down next to him and talks.




Drew and his Nanny



Feeding "Big Hungry", who was 10 lbs, 9 oz and 22 inches tall at his two week check up. This baby EATS!!

Thanks for a great week, Nanny and Poppy! We had fun at your house, but are glad that Daddy is back home now- we missed him!

Andrew's First Week

We arrived home from the hospital on Sunday and my parents were at our house waiting. Here's grandma.



Andrew was a little jaundiced so we had to go to the doctor on Monday morning. A heel stick confirmed that his numbers were within range.



Nanny came over on Tuesday to help around the house, since my parents went to New Orleans to work on their house.



Doesn't he look just like Anna in this picture?? We can't get over how much they look alike, though their personalities are very different. Drew is a quiet, content baby!



Here's Anna feeding her favorite brother. My milk never really came in. I took a prescription to help with it, and although it DID increase the volume, we continue to supplement. It made me feel pretty bad and I discontinued it.




Drew likes the swing!





This is one of my favorites of him. He looks kinda like a turtle- so cute!

Thanks to our family and friends who have been so supportive and helpful during this exciting time! We love you!!

Welcome Andrew!

On Friday morning, we arrived at the hospital at 7:15. The doctor came in and broke my water at 8:20 and contractions started within about 10 minutes! Mary Jane arrived at noon so that she could witness the birth. By 1:45, I was 6 cm and ready for the epidural! At 3 pm, things got rolling and Andrew was born at 3:20.

So, here he is! Andrew Shaun Feinberg, born at 3:20 on June 4, 2010. He was 9 lbs, 2 oz and 20.5 inches long! His head was 14.5 inches in circumference (big!) I am glad that I opted for an induction because I wouldn't have wanted him any bigger!

Here is my fantastic doctor, Dr. Dickerson.

I love this picture of Shaun and Andrew!

Here's where they bathed him in the delivery room. He looks like Anna!

Anna and Carl arrived shortly after we got to our room. Anna was so excited to meet "Donkey"!

Because Andrew was so big, he had to have his blood sugar tested repeatedly. The test showed that his numbers were way too low, so we were required to give him a bottle. MJ and Anna did the honors.

Before leaving for the evening, Anna opened the gifts that Andrew brought for her.

On Saturday, Kristen and Sara arrived to visit. Shortly after, Anna, Carl, and Mary Jane came in.

Anna and Sara had lots of fun playing!

Anna and Sara took turns holding Drew. Sara is getting ready to be a big sister again in a few weeks!

Before leaving for the evening.

More pictures and videos to come!

Holding Pattern

With the hot weather and only a few Donkey-free days left, we have been enjoying the swimming pool, and lots of other activities with Anna.



We went to a birthday party at Monkey Bizz last Sunday for Audrey, one of Anna's friends at day care. She had a fantastic time!




On Monday afternoon, we went to the library where BR Ballet Theatre put on a production of "Coppelia"- part of their "Ballet for Children" series. It was free and we were excited that the Pasquiers were also there! Anna and Sara put on a little show for us afterwards.





On Tuesday, we had to go to school for our last day of work. Since Shaun and I were both finished with everything, we just let Anna run amok around the school. Here are her
adventures:
In Shaun's classroom.



Sitting in a "big kid" desk.



Playing on the many flights of stairs.




She enjoyed popping the bubble wrap (present in enormous quantities).



We tried to pack her in a box, and she fit well!



We found a rolling chair and pushed her around. Then she insisted on pushing me! She is STRONG!!



Shaun with a huge roll of bubble wrap. Anna couldn't understand why we didn't want to bring it ALL home...



After we finished at school, we went over to the Pasquer's house to play. The kids had a good time in their new pool!



On Thursday we went to the zoo with the Pasquiers and a couple of their friends and kids. Anna was permanently attached to Sara and refused to let go for most of the day. She kept telling the other kids that Sara was HER best friend.



Here's the 39 week belly shot. NO changes- still 1 cm, -3 station. Donkey will be evicted on June 4 if he doesn't come before that on his own. I'm getting nervous about pushing out such a (predicted) big baby, hence the induction date...