Happy One Week Birthday Baby Boy!!!

I cannot believe Brooks is a week old (a week and a day now that I finally got around to posting this). Time has flown and he has changed so much already. Eric and I spent the early part of the week home with him, and then my mom, aka "Nana", has been here since Tuesday night and is staying until Saturday morning. It has been such a help and a sanity saver. Tuesday during the day was my first significant time alone with Brooks and I won't lie, there were tears shed by all. I think I lost it at the point he projectile peed during a diaper change and it got all over his face (and let me say, he was crying at the time so his mouth was wide open).

Daddy bought Brooks his first sports outfit. Boston Bruins of course- it is a little big, but adorable- and made his Daddy proud.




We went for our first strolls- we have taken the dog to the park to toss around a frisbee, made it to Starbucks where the baristas have been anticipating Brooks' arrival (and I have been anticipating a return to caffeinated drinks), and to the ice cream store.





Yet we still spent most of the time lounging around the house :)



And lastly- I cannot believe that a newborn is as expressive as this little boy is. The faces he makes crack me up... check it out :)

'What up homie?'


'hmmm, let me think about it'


'this lady is crazy'


'make me'


'arrrgh matey'


'this is the life'


and my favorite!
"stop taking pictures of me already Mom!"

Happy 1st Dad's Day Eric!!!

Happy First Father's Day Eric!



you are already the best- your son loves you! (seriously, Eric can quiet him down pretty fast, he is a natural). Seeing my two boys together melts my heart, it is going to be so much fun to watch them over the years. And also- a happy father's /grandfather's day to Dad & Jim.

We had our first doctor's appt. I had a 'wow I already stink as a mom moment' there as well. When we arrived there was another couple leaving with their son (born same day and place as Brooks). The mom made a comment on how they checked him out and his diaper was dirty and she didn't even bring a bag- and I realized, I did the exact same thing. I brought nothing- didn't even think of it since we were going there and back. I am glad she was there so I didn't feel too terrible about myself.
Brooks looked great. Everything was healing up well and the best news was he gained 5 oz. He was born at 7lb 4oz, left the hospital at 6lb 13oz, and is back up to 7lb 2oz. Dr's like to see babies regain their birth weight in 1-2 weeks. So that means this whole nursing thing is going well and he is getting what he needs - YAY!

Father's day was nice. We did not do too much since we are still in adjustment mode. Jim, Sue, & Sarah came over. They brought lunch to feed an army so we could have some leftovers (THANK YOU!!) and hung out with the little man.










and- because I cannot resist, here are a few more pics (poor kid is getting used to the camera fast). Looks like he may have inherited my talent for giving 'looks'. Also- evidently Eric and I are not the only tired ones in this house.

They let us take him home!

A few last shots at this hospital. I don't think Brooks will be fitting into size 0-3 month clothing just yet :)








Now that we are home with the little monkey, it is kind of hitting in that we really have a kiddo!

Eric was adorable- I came home to an already printed photo album of our first day of pictures at the hospital- it was so sweet and made me tear up. His excitement is great. I think he has already bought Brooks about 7 outfits and I know within 48 hours of the birth, he found a halloween costume on ebay and placed a bid .
First night home was good, lots of adjusting and Brooks and Ming got to have their big meeting. It went well- the dog is hesitant and intrigued by him. She doesn't seem too bothered by his presence




Jim & Sue also stopped by briefly Friday night while Brooks was sleeping in his swing. Naturally the biggest challenge has been sleeping... Brooks just wants to eat, sleep, eat, sleep in spurts. Every once in a while we are lucky to get a 2-3 hour sleep stretch, but otherwise it is constant.

Today (Saturday) we had lots of company.

Brooks got to meet his Grandma Barbara in the morning



Later in the day the Nikolayuk Clan came through.

Brooks had already met his Nana and Grandpa at the hospital= but was very happy to see them again. My mom brought us TONS of food so we could have lunch and leftovers for days. It was great. We also got some adorable outfits and my Dad went all out and got Brooks a 2009 US American Gold Eagle commemerative coin. It is such a cool and generous gift, and something Brooks will have forever. Way to go DAD!




Brooks also got to chill with his aunts and uncles

Uncle G



Aunt Ali & Uncle Dave- and the ridiculous basket Ali brought full of gifts for Brooks- and by ridiculous I mean so generous and completely overboard- but we LOVE it so thank you!!!








And our last visitors of Saturday- the Lubers.
Marc & Eric have known each other since they were 4 years old. They were best men in each other's weddings and it is hard to think of many people who are as good a friend as Marc is. Marc & his wife Jackie had a baby boy on April 29th- Zachary Luber is exactly 7 weeks Brooks' senior.

I hope these boys will be great friends like their dads- they will have literally known each other all their lives :)

(ps- Zach was born weighing 1 more lb than Brooks- isn't it amazing what a difference just 7 week make! I guess we will be in that 0-3 mo size before we know it.)

More pics of baby BROOKS

It's a...

BOY!!!
Happy Birthday Brooks Nicholas M. !!!




To say today was crazy was an understatement.
I actually heard my water break around midnight
Started contracting around 2am- but not really, it was just like severe menstrual cramps
Went to the OB at 9 am, was 3 cm and -1 station
Went home, contractions were getting worse but still bearable and like bad bad cramps but i could walk them out. Suddenly at 11ish they suddenly got unbearable and I felt ill. At 11:20 I vomited and told eric that is it, we are going to the hospital

We arrived at the hospital around noon. Got checked in and monitored, at 12:30 they checked me- I was 4 cm dilated. Suddenly I was in screaming agony, I even asked for an epidural. At 1 they checked me again and I was an 8- they rolled me into delivery, checked me again (this is 5 minutes later) and I was a 9.5. Anesthesiologist came in and I said at this point forget it.

Took a a few minutes to get set up- fortunately my dr. was on call so I got to deliver with her- YAY she was AMAZING and calmed me down (i cannot describe how hard and fast things were)
20-25 minutes of pushing and Brooks was here

Today is the DUE DATE!!!

Come on Baby Meyer- whenever you are ready.

The countdown clock says 0 and we are ready to get this show on the road. Sadly though, there is no news to share. It has been a busy week. I have been walking like crazy. 3-4 miles on average a day (I was even down 3 lbs at my last doctor's appt). Mom came to visit for the day- we walked around shopping and had lunch- time flew and it was great to see her one last time before baby comes :)

Here is the 40 week, I am due to give birth, picture of the week.



I do think I look like I dropped a little from last week... maybe :)




ugly face I am making- but I never take front view pics (eric took it as i was walking towards him, I thought the photo session was done)