Sunday Sunday

Daddy went to church this morning and we had a lazy afternoon once he got home. Your brother is amazed at you and constantly wants to check you out. He is probably thinking, "Hm.. when will he be ready to play with me?"

Daddy time and bright eyed!

 

We tried out your bouncy seat

 

And you found your thumb again!

 

Your big brother thought it looked so fun he had to try too

 You hung out with Mommy while everyone else went to church tonight. Such a sweet boy!

Sleeping like a champ!

We took some newborn shots of you this morning and it flat wore you out! You did not like to be naked or wear the hats Mommy had for you so we will try again when you are a little older :)

Classic face!

Daddy enjoying more snuggle time

The last few nights I didnt have to worry about an alarm for you to eat every 3-4 hours because you woke up no problem and usually before then! Well tonight you surprised us all and went from 9:30-2:30! I woke up and realized what time it was so I decided to wake you. You continued to do well only waking up again at 5:30 and 8:30am. Mommy was one happy girl :)

Visitors and thumb sucking

You tried out your swing a bunch today so that you can get used to not being held. We found that if we get you nice and snuggled in you are very happy.

The only problem was that your hat became more like a sleep mask, but it had us all laughing :)

Mommy sure does love to snuggle with you though so its hard to put you down!

The Todd family came over to meet you this afternoon!

Richmond and Elizabeth came over to meet you and have dinner with us. They couldnt get over how tiny you are!

Daddy and Griffin love to sit and just watch you. Griffin every now and then pokes at you so we remind him to be gentle.

Snuggle time with Daddy

You are officially a thumb sucker too!

First doctor's appointment

Today was your first trip to the pediatrician for a weight check. You were so tiny that you couldnt fit in ANY of your clothes ha!

Daddy trying to keep you warm at the doctor. You weighed 6 lbs 14 oz... the same thing you weighed when we left the hospital yesterday and they said you looked great!

You finally started liking your paci today. Mommy is pushing it over the thumb :)

Big brother missed you while you were gone and asked to hold you once we got back. He is very proud of you!

Tonight was a rough night for Mommy as you decided you needed to eat every 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Doctors say its normal and called cluster feeding but Mommy sure hopes it passes quickly! Either way you are totally worth it :)

Going Home!

We were thrilled to get discharged by the doctor today.. a whole day early! They said you and I were both doing excellent and there was no point in us staying. You did have to have your circumcision done, which poor guy, it hurt I know. But right after that we packed up and headed to Wake Forest!

 Mommy was so happy to get us home so we could sleep in our own beds AND see your big brother.

 You slept like a champ the whole way home... and look how tiny you are in your seat!

 Griffin welcomed us home and had to check you out right when we walked in.

 He was so sweet and wanted to give you kisses!

 One proud big bro :)

 We were so blessed that Susu and Diddy stayed with Griffin while we were in the hospital. They greeted us with a yummy lunch, clean home and lots of completed projects around the house! It was sad to see them go but we were so grateful for how they served our family!!

Uncle Phil was also here to welcome you. You and him have a special bond of the 2nd son :)

 And Mimi and Potts came too! We are so thankful that Mimi will be staying with us all next week while we get adjusted. I am sure she will be spoiling you :)

 It was a pretty uneventful evening after Griffin gave you the tour of your house, you chilled in the swing and we just soaked in the fact that we were all together as a family of four for the first time! So content and SO blessed by you two boys :)

First full day

You slept like a champ last night, as I am sure you were exhausted from the big event of coming into the world! I had some sweet time with you this morning and loved just holding you. I was ready to get a shower and start our first full day together!

Daddy got in some snuggle time as well. You spent the majority of your day sleeping...

handsome little man

Cici, Pipper and Aunt Rachel stopped by to say goodbye before heading back to TN. Pipper couldnt get over your tiny little toys :)

Granny and Granpa did the same. They were proud to welcome their new grandson to the family!

You favor your big brother in some ways but have your own distinct look as well. We just think you are perfect!

We were bummed that they dont take hospital pictures anymore but still got you dressed up in your UT gear!

Mimi and Potts came for another visit that afternoon and we enjoyed eating dinner and playing cards together.

You had to visit the nursery a few times today because they were concerned with your blood sugar. The only problem was that there was miscommunication from when you ate last and you went a little too long between feedings which caused your blood sugar to go slightly low. We saw the lactaction consultant and perfected your latch and were smooth sailing from then on! You are quite the eater :)

Happy ONE day old little boy!

Happy Birth Day to you!

 Mommy and Daddy got up and ready to go to the hospital to check in at 10:30 this morning. It was very surreal to know that we were heading in to welcome you to the world in just a few hours! We were both anxious and it didnt seem real, almost like we were cheating somehow ha! Here we are with your big brother before leaving the house.

 Mommy all prepped and ready for surgery. I was definitely nervous since I knew what was about to happen, but oh so excited at the same time!

 Daddy with his surgery clothes on ready to see you!

 First glimpse of YOU! Happy birth day Carter James Isham!!

You were born at 1:03pm. When they first brought you around to meet us you just looked at us both and then when you went into the nursery you screamed and showed off your lungs!

 you weighed 7 pounds and 1 ounce and were 19 1/2 inches long

 first picture with one proud Daddy

Mommy holding you for the first time

 Mommy and Daddy love you! I dont think it really hit us that you were here until this moment. Such an amazing feeling to have you in our arms :)

 We got into our room at 3:00pm and all the family so excited to meet you! They had been eagerly waiting to lay their eyes on you...

 Diddy and Susu brought your big brother Griffin to meet you. He wasnt quite sure what to think but checked you out really good. It was so sweet because when you started crying, he did too. He didnt like that you were upset!

 First picture as a family of FOUR!

Diddy and Susu loving on you

We had other special visitors who are our church family come and visit too.  The James girls laying their eyes on you and so glad you are finally here!

 Uncle Jake and Aunt Stacey

Aunt Caro and Uncle Brandon

Such an incredible day that we will never forget. Very blessed that everything went seamless and you are one healthy boy. We are so blessed to have you in our life! Love you sweet baby boy and are so glad you are finally here :)