Jack Riley Heavner

12/16/2007

7lbs 5 ozs 19 in.

The Best Things in Life.... Aren't Things.

Happy 4th of July!!

Kendal - age 9

Half of a year has gone by!

6/2/08 ~ Jack's favorite - Bath time!

Look at my big boy sitting up!!!! 5 1/2 months old.

Jack's soulful eyes - 5 months old

Jack's 4 months old - Yippee!

Kendal and Jack 4-2-08

Easter picture - 3-16-08 - 3 months old

March 6th - Jack's personality is really starting to show. He's such a talker! He's grabbing asnd swatting at toys. He's so fun!

February 29th - See below - Here's Jack checking out his hands. He's really concentrating hard these days on those things! He's just about figured out that he can control them. He's 10 weeks old this week.

February 23rd - Jack looked at his hands for the first time today. I think it's only a matter of time before he figures out they are his! He's sleeping in his bed in his room now, but it's been a challenge this week as he has been waking at around 2-3a.m. to eat! He was sleeping till 5:30 until this last week. I'm exhausted again - feels like he's a newborn.

February 19th - Jack had his 2 month shots today. He did very well. Only cried a minute and as soon as I scooped him up, he settled down and was happy again. He weighs 13 lbs, and is 24 inches long now. Growing and is so happy!

Jan. 29th - I finally got a good pic of Jack smiling. It took a long time. I love this little face!

January 26th - Jack is 6 weeks old today. He's trying so hard to hold his head up! He smiled for the first time today!

January 24th - Jack is 5 1/2 weeks old this week. He cooed at us for the first time last night. He's trying so hard working his little mouth. I think he'll be a big talker just like his sister. Our Atlanta trip was great. I had a wonderful spa day and it was so relaxing, but I couldn't wait to get home to Kendal and Jack. I actually had enough pumped milk for him while I was gone. Also - an important date today - Grandmamma and Granddaddy celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today. What a great accomplishment!

A Daily Shot of Jack - Because everyone needs a shot of Jack or Jack Daniels every day! LOL.! 5 1/2 weeks old

January 15th- Jack will be a month old tomorrow and he's doing great. Eating well and gaining weight. He weighs about 9lbs 6ozs now. Growing like a little weed. He looks like he is going to smile any day. You can see him making all kinds of faces trying to get it right. I can't wait till I see that handsome smile!

These black and white pics are being used for the baby announcements.

1/2/2008 - Kendal and Jack - 17 days old

For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalms 139:13

Dec. 28th - Jack had a doctor's appointment today. He's doing great. He weighs 7lbs 13 ozs. When we left the hospital, he weigh 7 lbs so he's gained 13 ozs in 9 days! He's doing great. Doctor says I must have that super unleaded milk! Breastfeeding is going very well. No real challenges. It's certainly easier at night time when you're nursing. I never have to get out of bed to tend to him.

My weight loss is going fine. I gained 30 lbs total through the pregnancy. I have lost about 17 lbs so far. I have about 15 lbs to go.

I am enjoying every minute of this baby. We have bonded and are best buddies. Daddy is doing good too, but having a hard time bonding since I do all the feeding. Kendal is a total "little momma". She wants to do everything for him. She's such a big girl.

Jack Riley Heavner is Here!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone!

My birth story summarized....

December 16th - Sunday - I started having contractions around 1:30p.m. by 2:30 pm we started timing them. By 5:30 they were 6 minutes apart for almost an hour. We went to the hospital. I was dilated to a 6 at the time of check in. I was given my iv, and epidural and everything was just great. By 9:00 p.m., I was ready to push. Jack Riley Heavner was born after 3 pushes at 9:30 p.m. We just got home today and I'm exhausted. There are 3 pictures on my pics, and I'll post more later when I have more time. I have a house full of family on their way over! I'm up and feeling great. Breastfeeding is going terrific and I encourage everyone to give it a try. I haven't had a bit of trouble so far. It's a wonderful experience. Thanks to all of you for your prayers and well wishes. I love my little man so much! More to come!

July 3, 2007 - We just got back from a wonderful family vacation to Destin Florida. It's so beautiful there. The water is crystal clear and the beaches are as white as sugar. I could totally be a beach bum! I should have some pics to upload soon. I felt huge on that beach with all those skinny bikini girls running around. Being pregnant is a great excuse to eat what you want while on vacation.