November 09-
*Parker made his debut into this world on 11/29/09. On 11/25/09 we tried induction due to the fact of how i was feeling and concerns from my doctor however after having the pitocin on the highest level and showing no sign of labo
r I was sent home. It wasn't until 11/28/09 (my due date) where he decided it was time and my water broke at 10:30 p.m. that night. The delivery went well (well long and hard) but it was so worth it. Parker was 7 lbs .5 oz and 19.5 inches long.December 09-
*The first month is such a blur...well lets say we "survived". We discovered Parker is a happy baby once he is fed, burped and changed and absolutely hates a pacifier. At three weeks old he began sleeping in his crib and has been a trooper with that ever since. At his one month appointment he weighted 8 lbs and 10 ounces (25%) and 21 inches long. It was so sad seeing him get his first shot, I wished at that moment I took his pain from him. During this month he began to focus on Corey and I, loved his first bath, loves his swing and was read Brown Bear Brown Bear by Eric Carle for the first time. On 12/20/09 he was baptized at Christ Luthe
ran Church, the same church Corey and I were married in. I had my wedding gown turned into his baptism outfit, truly a special moment for me and something to pass down within our family. Christmas was truly a special day at our house. Santa made his appearance at our house leaving presents for Parker and Lilly and it was great having Corey's brother, Raymond up visiting from NC.*January 2010-
During this month so much as changed with Parker. He is becoming more observant within his surroundings...forget about laying him on his belly, he wants sit up or should I say he wants to pull himself up working his core to see what is going on around him. His personality is beginning to come out...as we see him smiling more and trying to laugh (well inhaling air is considered his laugh right now). Mommy returned
to work on January 11, it was the hardest thing to do but thank god for nana and her babysitting skills. She is enjoying every minute 
with her grandson. He watched his first PSU football game on New Years Day and he was good luck because they won. We took our first big outing at the end of January to King of Prussia to spend the day with mommy's grad school friends Kim and Christina, their husbands Sean and Brad and their beautiful baby girls Kaidence and Sofia (who are 2 month and 1 day apart). Parker was a trooper at the mall and realized we can do things that we did before, its alot more prepping but we manage. Parker also got to meet his friend Billy (mommy's best friend Jodi's son, who was born 6 days apart). It so wonderful to have such close friends with children so cl
ose in age; the memories we will have will last us a lifetime. Finally for the first time my nana got to meet her first great-grandchild, it was truly another special day in my life.Feb. 2010- Parker is weighing in at 10lbs and survived once again more shots. Our last appointment it was Corey's first time watching his boy receive them and well mommy and daddy both teared up. Parker has mastered sleeping in his crib and sleeping through the night. Mommy and daddy love our little guy so much for giving us enough shut eye as well. Corey and I are a great team and share all the parenting duties for both Parker and Lilly. We have a rotating schedule during the week and weekends which is nice and is working out quite well. Parker continues to be a happy baby and will get fussy at times but overall loves to interact with those around him, especially mommy, daddy, and Nana. He is starting to sit up
more on his own and tries to roll over but not quite there yet but LOVES his fingers and bath time has become a favorite of his. He loves cooing and making rasberrys. He started to track Lilly a lot more and the other day he petted her for the first time. She was a little freaked out about it but it was so nice to see the interaction between them. He watched in full the other day his Baby Einstein video and was amazed with all the movement. There are some mornings where he loves watching his ESPN with dad. I think his favorite is Mike and Mike in the morning :). We are enjoying our time in the house since 
we have been crippled with back to back major snowstorms. Summer can't come quick enough, especially the thought of sitting on the deck and watching Parker play in his little pool..oh to dream of 90 degree weather.Lilly is also adjusting to having Parker around. She is becoming more protective and anybody that comes over well is greeted by her first (licks and wagging tail) but will be by whomever is
holding Parker.I think I pretty much covered everything that has happened with Parker in these three months since his arrival. I plan on keeping our blog updated so it will inform everyone close to us on how Parker is doing and watching him grow! For now love to yall!
