Almost 1 Month Old

So the countdown has begun! I head back to work the last week in October and although it's only for a few days a week until Dec. I'm not looking forward to it. I am torn because I'm excited to get back to work because we have a lot of exciting things that we're gearing up for...however leaving Jagger at a daycare is going to be hard. We settled on one in Canton that is close to Tim's office and luckily (well unlucky for him) Tim will be the one dropping him off (I know it will be hard enough leaving him in the morning, but I can pretend that he's hanging with Tim all day).

For the time being I've been watching lots of daytime tv and catching up on some reading (that's in between feeding and sleeping). Jagger is an excellent sleeper and so far if we feed him at midnight or one then he sleeps all night. We've been working on a schedule, but I know that he's really too young to catch on. Some days it's every 2-3 hours of feeding/sleeping and some days it seems like it's every hour. He's extremely happy and really only cries when he's hungry or he's very sleepy.

This Monday Jagger's cord came off. I was visiting the daycare and wasn't home to witness it (not that there is much to witness). Kevin and Lyndsey were watching him and they unknowingly witnessed it. I say unknowingly b/c the cord fell off and into Jag's diaper. Kevin was changing him and thought it was odd, but didn't realize it was the cord. I only noticed b/c his stomach seemed flatter than usual in his onesie.

Alex (my brother) came home from college and was able to see Jag for the first time. He gave him a mini lacrosse stick and is working on a training schedule to make him the best lacrosse player in Georgia...ok I'm joking about the last part. It was great to see him. Oh, and if anyone questions his long hair: he's growing it out for Locks of Love an organization that collects hair for kids who have lost their own from cancer treatments. He is also going to be Captain Jack Sparrow for Halloween. I'll post pics if I ever get any from him:)

So for now, here are some updated pics.


Jag's Got Mad Skills


My First Starbucks!


Our Two Babies: Jagger & Charlie Pug


So Sleepy!


Tim & Jagger Hanging on the Front Porch:)


Tummy Time!


Uncle Al!

Going Home Tomorrow!

We survived the C-Section:) We were at 6cm for 2 hours and the doctors didn't like how Lincoln Jagger was handling the contractions. It truly wasn't as bad as I thought it would be and since my mom had 2 of them I figured there was a pretty good chance I was headed that way! Tim's an awesome dad:) It's been a fun process and one we are excited to continue at the house. We've gotten lots of flowers and love from everyone so thank you!! We'll see you all soon! Here's some pics and videos to hold you until then!

The morning of...we didn't end up going into the hospital until 10pm that night. They were waiting for a room to open up. Our first call began at 7am that morning!

Waiting for the c-section...This is the pic from the hallway Tim took while he waited to be let into the operating room.

First Family Picture




Second Family Picture



All Swaddled Up!

Lincoln Jagger Just Chillin'

One Week to Go!

We went to the doctor on Friday morning and I am 1 1/2 cent. dilated (no change there) and 60% effaced (small increase). The status is still "Lincoln can come any day). I am still not having any contractions and Link is moving a ton so who know's when he'll decide it's time to come out. If he hasn't appeared by next Friday (his due date) we'll get an ultrasound to see how he looks and then meet with another doctor.

Work is going really well and has been a good distraction. The only problem is me wanting to get everything done before Link comes and there's just no guarantee. I have been trying to leave work at work in the evenings and not bring anything home (especially now), but it's been a struggle. Our trade show is the 26th and pretty much one of the biggest parts of my job. I just want it to go well (which I'm sure it will). It'll be nice once Link comes into the world b/c then he'll be my focus and work will fall into the background!! I think it will be a good break b/c I tend to become a little workaholic-y.

On a fun side I've been working on some short stories for little Link. In going with the rockstar theme I've entitled the series: Lincoln Jagger, Rockstar. I'm thinking they might work for some first year books...simple and rhyming. They're rough cuts (especially since I really haven't been writing a ton lately), but have been fun to write and I think Lincoln will enjoy them one day!

So for now, I'm chilling with Tim and watching some football - I'll update more as things begin to happen!

Two Weeks Left!

It's hard to believe that 9 months have flown by!! I am still feeling great so fingers crossed that it continues:) I've uploaded a video of the nursery so everyone can see...Yes, that is a Metallica poster on the wall...A gift to Tim from one of my girlfriends at work to go with our rock and roll theme. She also gave us a few blow up guitars that you can't see in the video. The crib is currently being painted so I'll upload pics when we get it. Don't worry, little Link has a bassinet to sleep in until the crib arrives (and probably even after the crib arrives for a little while). My mom's friend Nan recovered our rocker as well as made the diaper bag that's in the corner. Much love to everyone!!





Okay...to many this may be boring, but for those of you eagerly anticipating the nursery I have created a nice little video...Keep in mind that it has been several years since my video editing class so it's a bit rudimentary:) Also, please keep the volume down...you really don't need to hear the play by play or the dog barking!

Almost into the Home Stretch

Wow! So it's been a slight while since I've posted. I have to say I've been pretty busy not to mention by the time I get home I'm exhausted and so I just chill...I finally decided I'd try and give some updates:


I went to the doctor today (I've begun the 2 week appointments) and so far the due date is the same-September 14. My weight is good (about 32 lbs) and my iron and all the other good things they test are all normal. Little Lincoln Jagger (that's what we're calling him these days, although we're still trying out other names as well) is moving a ton. He's a bit of a roller and doesn't kick a ton...I feel like he's a bowling ball sometimes, so I can already tell there's lots of Kalvin (or at least Grandpa) in him:) He's most active in the morning around 5-6AM and then in the afternoons around 4-5, especially during the drive home, and then again later at night when I'm chilling with Tim...


I have taken 2 classes so far...A whirlwind as Tim and I opted for a Fri/Sat Childbirth class instead of the 5 week option and one evening class (which I took last night) for breastfeeding. It was a lot of info. in a short period of time but we're glad we took them. I feel at least a little more prepared!!


The nursery is coming along...We've been blessed by having two families pretty much supply the majority of our swings and furniture. We went with a neon green and a teal blue. So far it's all coming together and this week I'm hoping that the nursery will actually take some shape. We are going to try and put the furniture together and do touch up painting this weekend.


I had a shower last Friday at work and again I've been totally floored by the awesome things my friends gave us. We have lots of clothes, diapers, and baby trinkets as well as the cool baby swing like thing that allows him to feel like he's roaming, but stay in one place...Babies R Us calls it the Exersaucer...so needless to say the nursery is getting full and coming together...On a fun note, Tim wanted to place some rock posters on one of the walls. I was skeptical and wanted to at least view the posters before we started putting them up. One of my girlfriends found a Metallica poster that matched the colors of our room...So at least one wall will have some rock on it:)


Okay for the part you guys are probably going to skip to: Pictures! These were taken over the last few weeks. I will post more as I get batteries for my camera! Much thanks to my mom for capturing these with her phone!

New Things

So...I'm definately gaining some weight! I will be posting some new pictures soon which will show a slightly bigger Courtney:) I still haven't had any cravings, but I have been experiencing my first set of pregnancy blues...lately the thought of looking in a mirror makes me crazy...but it does make me want to eat healthy and excerise the latter of which I haven't been doing a ton of so in those respects it's good that I'm not looking in mirrors! Tim and I went for our first walk together and it was nice just to walk semi-leisurely and talk.

I think I've narrowed down the baby's room. If I can get things to work right I think I'll be doing a Teal and Chocolate Brown with a white trim room. We haven't registered yet for anything b/c I've been trying to figure out the colors so maybe now I can get some work done!! Work is about to get busy so the faster I can get things accomplished at home the better I'll feel over all.

We had a garage sale a few weekends ago which allowed us to empty out several rooms of junk and then one of our friends is going to take our oversized couch. Believe it or not the oversized couch being gone will allow us to take a loveseat out of the back bedroom and actually make our living room seem larger - I can't wait!

This weekend Tim and I watched 85 people get baptised at church (it was a pretty cool service) then celebrated Lyndsey's graduation with the family and then took off for a hotel to get away for the evening. We ate outside at a great restaurant, slept in and then lazily headed back to my parents house to pick up the puppies (they stayed and played with Cooper the Pug and Molly the Beagle).

I know I had more to add, but currently I can't exaclty think what else I was going to write...Better for you readers as I can tell already that I'm rambling! The next appointment is this Thursday with a new doctor. I'll fill everyone in on the details afterwards...Have a fabulous day!!

Back at the Drawing Board!

So at 2AM this morning Tim asked me what I thought about the name Hayden...This was the first name we looked at when we found out we were having a boy. So we're back on the naming block. I will say with no regrets that our child will not be named Silas, Silar or any name similar...For those who didn't read the DaVinci Code this is name of the evil villain in the book/movie. I will not (I know never say never) have my son named after an evil villain!! Tobin might be weird, Jagger might be weird, but Silar/Silas is weirder and crazier!! :)