Our babies!

Our babies!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

1 month old

I cannot believe that our baby boy is one month already!!  This month has been a whirlwind.  We are trying to enjoy every second (even when we're up at 3am) because we know this time will go by so fast.  We're surprised at how much he has changed and grown already.  Some of our favorite things are holding him, kissing him, when he sleeps at night, when he "smiles" in his sleep, all of the funny faces he makes, and when he looks right at us when we talk to him.  Harrison has been sleeping great this past week.  The first couple weeks were rough- he was wide awake at night!  I guess he's getting his days and nights figured out- hopefully!!  He sleeps great in his swaddlers- love those things!

"Smiling" in his sleep


First bath

 We didn't plan on giving him a paci until he was one month...but we didn't make it! haha


One month old!


Jermaine has been home since Harrison was born.  He has one more week off before he goes back to work.  I am so thankful that he was able to spend six weeks at home with us!!  It has been absolutely wonderful.  We will both miss him when he goes to work.  Jermaine has been such a supportive husband during this month of recovery, crazy hormones, emotions, nursing, and lack of sleep.  He's also been such a great dad.

Harrison's favorite way to sleep


We have been blessed with lots of visitors who have brought meals, cooked, cleaned, and most importantly- loved on Harrison!!  We have not had to cook a dinner in four and a half weeks- so wonderful!!!  My mom, dad, and sister stayed with us for his first few days.  Then Jermaine's mom came and stayed for a couple days.  It was great to have all of them here- especially so we could get some sleep!!  Some family and friends have come from out of town to meet Harrison.  Nan and the whole Ajamiseba crew came a couple weeks ago.  Erica & Taylor came last weekend- I needed some girl time!  We hung out in our pajamas all day and talked.  They also cooked lots of delicious food for us :)


Nan :)

Ajam Fam

Aunt Taylor

Aunt Erica


We love Harrison's pediatrician- Dr. Edwards.  He was so great with him when we went for his 2 week check up.  When he saw those big hands and feet he told Harrison that he has to remember "Dr. Joe Joe" when he makes it to the big leagues.  I thought that was too cute!  Harrison was up to 8 lbs and 12 oz at two weeks.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Harrison's Arrival

Harrison Bryan Cooley was born on October 18 at 5:09pm.  We are filled with JOY!!

Consistent contractions started at 1:30am on Oct. 18th.  They were on and off all night long.  We finally called the doctor at 7:30am and got to the hospital around 9.  After being there for just a little while the nurse said, "It looks like you're going to have a baby today."  It took a minute for that to sink in!  It was quite a day- especially since we had not slept the night before.   Finally at 5:09 the doctor said, "You have a baby....BOY!"  One of the first things I noticed were his big hands and feet.  Both of our families were able to greet Harrison when Jermaine brought him out.

It's still hard to believe that we are parents.  We love our little boy more than we could imagine.  I think that has been the biggest surprise for me.  I've always heard people say that the love for your child is like no other, but I did not understand that until now.  I had an instant, intense love for this beautiful little boy the moment I saw him.

We are so thankful for friends and family who have come to meet Harrison and bring us meals.

About to go home


Meeting his cousins


Hangin' out with Daddy

Mommy loves to kiss you!

He loves his paci and the swaddler (straight jacket)

I am four weeks old today!


Before our little guy arrived I had two more showers.  The staff at school threw me a "Gift Card Shower".  It was great, and we were so thankful for all those gift cards.  My sweet classes also threw me a surprise shower!!  They got us a gift card to Baby Gap- can't wait to get Harrison something!!

We were able to celebrate Michael & Miriam's wedding last weekend.  My mom and sister were so sweet to come with us to watch Harrison.  The wedding was absolutely beautiful.  Miriam was gorgeous!!  I am so glad that we got to be there for that joyful occasion.