White Sox Game

Last night we got to go to the White Sox game. Alex was on his best behavior!! He slept the whole train ride there, woke up to eat, and then was happy and alert until we left, when he fell asleep for the ride home! We couldn't have asked for a better baby. Kent's boss had rented a Diamond Suite box, so it was a lot of fun. We were spoiled by having a buffet of food as well as the lovely dessert cart stop by our suite. Definately not your typical baseball game.

A family portrait



Our view from the box

Growing so big

It is amazing to see how much a human being can change in such a short period of time. In only 6 weeks, Alex has changed so much. He is definately starting to be more responsive to us as well as his toys. He is tracking things that we move in front of him. We still don't think we've seen a real smile from him yet, but it seems like it is getting closer and closer. He did kind of sleep through the night a few nights ago. He was put in his crib around 11 and didn't get up until 6am. We were impressed! Unfortunately, that hasn't happened again since then. Oh well! Maybe one of these days I'll get more than 3 hours of sleep at a time. I can't complain too much though, because he is for the most part pretty consistant with his schedule. Enjoy the pictures!

My first pair of shoes



Like my hat?



I am getting to be such a big boy!!

Mother's Day

This weekend we went to my parent's house for the weekend. On Saturday before we headed home we went and got professional pictures of Alex. This was actually a gift we received from one of my showers and I'm so thankful that we did! The pictures turned out great! Alex had a rough start to the morning, but his pictures turned out okay.

After his pictures we headed home and spent the weekend with my parents as well as Chris, Shannon, and Claire! It was good to see them. Claire changes so much everytime we see her, and it is so fun to see what she is doing. Claire is now crawling all over the place and pulling up on everything! She's a cutie.

Mother's day was good as we all went to church together and then spent the afternoon together as well. Grandma came over for lunch and spent the afternoon watching the great grandkids. Well, mainly watching Claire as she was playing hard, but she also spent time holding Alex.

Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

Friday Alex and I went downtown and met Kendra at the Grand Lux Cafe. He did a great job on the train and in the restaurant. He slept the entire time! What a good boy!



Claire and Alex playing on the floor



Four generation picture



Grandma and Grandpa with the grandkids



After we got home from the weekend we gave Alex a bath and put him in his little bathrobe.

Pictures from the last few days

Here are a few new pictures from the last few days. It seems like Alex has decided that just when we think we have things figured out, that he changes everything. Apparently he thinks it is funny, but mom and dad are wishing he'd keep things the same. :) I thought I finally had his schedule figured out, then this morning he decided to wake up at 6am, not because he was ready to eat, but because he just wanted to "talk." Although he is adorable, we didn't think it was too cute at the time. Anyway, enjoy the pictures.


I'm starting to respond more to "orange & blue"




I love my little lady bug.




Lifting my head to look at Dad

My 1 month picture

Update: We went for Alex's 1 month check today (5/7) and he was 10lbs 8ozs and was 22 inches long. The doctor gave him a clean bill of health and said he's doing great!!

Well, tomorrow (5/5) he's one month, but I don't think he'll change too much in the next 24 hours.

4 weeks old

Wow, it has already been four weeks since Alex was born! That's pretty amazing to think about it. He has changed so much in these last four weeks, but one thing is for sure, he is a strong little man. In the hospital he was already holding his head up at times on his own, but now we don't even really have to worry about his head. We have his one month appointment this coming Monday, so we'll let you know then how much he has gained and how long he is now, but I'm thinking he is probably around 10 pounds. We'll see. For now, here are some pictures for your enjoyment.

In my carseat ready for church



Great Grandma (from Arizona) came to visit this week



I do have eyes (people kept saying that he never has his eyes open)



The beautiful blues again



I have just started looking at my baby einstein star, and I love it!!



Enjoying tummy time



Holding my head up

New Pics for the week.

Ready for my first Sunday at Church




What a face




After my first Sunday at church



Little Feet



I'm happiest in the mornings



In my pjs ready for bed

Bath time and more...

This last week has gone very well. I think Kent and I are finally adjusting to Alex's schedule. Yes, he is the smallest person in the house, but he definately has control for now! The last few nights have gone wonderful (knock on wood) as Alex has slept through the night and only been awake for feedings. We'll see if this continues, but for now I'm at least enjoying getting 2-3 hour blocks of sleep. He is starting to become more alert and watch us more, which is fun. I'm sure we'll only continue to see many changes in him in the coming weeks and months.

This week his cord finally fell off, so last night we gave him his first real bath. To our surprise, he didn't hate it! He kind of fussed at first, but then realized the water was warm and it wasn't all that bad. I'm including some pictures and a short video of his bath for your enjoyment.

We also had to make another trip to the doctor this week for an eye infection. :( Luckily, the drops have worked quickly and it is no longer bothering him. He was up to 9lbs at his appointment though, so he is back above his birth weight, which is wonderful!

The other day I laid him on his tummy on the couch and the next thing I knew, he had flung himself over onto his back! Craziness!! He did it twice, but I'm thinking the slight incline of the couch helped him as he's only done it once since then. He is a strong little boy though.

Continue to stay posted. I'm sure we'll have more to come soon...

I Don't think I like bathtime



I guess this isn't too bad



Hanging out in the bathtub



My hooded towel



All done



And a video for your enjoyment...

More Pictures....


Cousin Claire looking on



Alex loves his bouncy seat



Sleeping with dad



Alex's eyes



A "smile" while sleeping



After our first outing. I think I tuckered him out.


I'll try to give an update, besides pictures, later, but for now it is time for another feeding.

Our first week....

This week has been full of ups and downs. It started out a little rough on Saturday and Sunday as we found out that Alex was not getting enough to eat. Thankfully by Sunday evening all was better in that department and it seemed like someone brought us a brand new baby. The tears had stopped and he began sleeping and eating. We've had my mom here all week to help out during the nights and thankfully feed us in the evenings as well. Kent went back to work on Wednesday, so he is spending time with Alex in the evenings when he gets home. On Thursday, Alex had his first doctor's appointment and decided to perform for both the nurse and doctor by soaking the exam room. From the wall to the floor to the table, everything was wet. oops! Then on Friday, he had visits from Great Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Shannon, and cousin Claire. He decided to stay awake for most of their visit so they got to see his eyes. We'll see what the weekend brings, but it seems like he is adjusting well to life outside the womb. Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment.

Future Clarinet player...


His first bath...


First doctor's appointment


Grandma, Grandpa, Claire, & Alex


Alex & Grandpa


Great Grandma & Alex


First boy clothes!!

Welcome to this world!

We are happy to introduce to all of you.....

Alexander Christian Thompson
He was born April 5th at 3:14am and weighed in at 8lbs 15oz, 21 inches long. He is doing well adjusting to the world. Kent and I are attempting to rest at home and adjust to this new little life. Here are just a few pictures of Alex. Enjoy!

2 more weeks

We have two more weeks until my due date. I think we are ready for the baby to make its grand entrance. We have the car seat in the car, the nursery finished, and all the rest of the baby stuff that we could possibly need set up in the house. Samson is even ready (he got a haircut and bath today). We're definately excited and ready to meet the little one. The last 9 months have been very smooth, which we are grateful for, but these next 2 weeks I have a feeling will be two LONG weeks. I have been planning on working until I deliver, but the more I think about it, the more I am thinking that I will set April 6th as my last day of work. If I go over my due date I don't think I can handle having people ask me when I'm due. :)

Nothing new here, but we will update you as soon as there is anything going on on the labor and delivery front. For now, we appreciate your prayers as we prepare for this new adventure.

Nursery Video

Here is a video of our nursery. It isn't finished yet, but it is getting close. I'm still feeling good and due in 4 1/2 weeks. We'll keep you updated as soon as anything new is happening. (Turn up the volume when you watch the video)

Final House Update

Yes, we finally have an answer about the house ordeal. This whole process has definately taught us a lot of patience and dependence on God's timing. We had contacted our attorney last week and decided that if the next step in the process (getting the spouse's signature) had not occured by Friday that we wanted to pull our offer. We felt like this was giving God time to work, but yet also trusting that if nothing happened, that for whatever reason we weren't supposed to be in a house yet. On Thursday we again contacted our attorney and he had not heard anything about progress being made to get a signature. Therefore, we decided to pull our offer, return the appliances that were waiting to be delivered, and cancel the measurement for the carpet.

A few weeks ago, I probably would have told you that I was just frustrated and disappointed with the whole situation. However through this last week, Kent and I have both felt a peace about staying in our apartment. We really felt like God wanted us to stay here for a reason that we can't see yet. It feels good to finally have an answer about where we are going to be living for the next 5+ months. We are going to see how things go for the next few months and if we feel like we should start looking at houses again in late summer or early fall, then we will start pursuing that at that time.

For now, we have been able to finally get our house ready for a baby. This definately makes having a baby feel more real. We rearranged our living room furniture to maximize space to fit all of the baby gear, moved boxes that had been packed with things rarely used to the back porch, and started to put things away in the nursery. We were really able to get a lot of things done this weekend.

I have still been feeling good throughout this last part of the pregnancy. I had a doctor's appointment on Thursday, and Dr. Tong said that everything looked good. On Monday I will be 35 weeks, so we are definately in the home stretch. I am still working and hoping to continue working up until the point that I deliver. My patients look at me like I am crazy when I walk into their room with my keyboard and bag full of books. Granted, I have cut back on the amount of books that I carry, and whenever possible I use either my guitar or my ipod. I figure recorded music won't hurt them for 2 months. :)

We will keep you updated in the next few weeks as to what is going on with baby stuff. Our due date is April 9th, so I guess give or take 2 weeks on either side of that date, Baby Thompson could arrive.