Mac's 4th Month Doctor Appt

Mac went in for his 4th Month doctor appointment on April 19th. He actually turns 5 months on the 29th, but that was the earliest appt that they had.

Weight 19lbs 4 ozs 95%
Height 27 3/4 inches 97%
Head 17 1/2 inches 88%

He is our big boy!!! And we can start eating fruits and vegetables (already eating cereal).

John Lawrence goes in for his 3 year old appointment on May 2nd. I will keep you posted.

Mac

Here are some recent pictures of Mac. He is getting so big and so full of personality. He is a really sweet boy and loves his big brother. John Lawrence can make him smile at all times.

Mac is now eating cereal and sleeping through the night (most nights) these days! Tomorrow he goes for his 4 month doctor appointment; however, he will be 5 months on April 29th. I will post the stats tomorrow.











Eating cereal for the first time on April 18th




Sitting with Mammy at John Lawrence's birthday party





Mommy's helper. He wanted to be held and I needed to do the laundry. I told him he had to sit in the laundry basket and wait and he thought it was very funny!

Where does the time go?

Where does the time go? The last time I blogged was a month ago or more. I can't even remember.

Here are some things we did in the last month.

(Rest of) March
-Went to Spartanburg for Mammy's 75th bday (Mason's grandmother).



-Went to Chapin, SC for one of my best friend's (Mary Rose) baby shower. It was an Adult weekend and we had a great time.

-John Lawrence turned 3 years old on March 27th. We had a Putt Putt Golf Party. It was great! The weather was perfect and we had a good turn out. Thanks everyone for coming!

The last week in March was a party! John Lawrence's actually bday was Tuesday and we celebrated by going to Chuck-E- Cheese and he had his Easter party and Egg hunt at Preschool. Thursday, we took cookies into his classroom to celebrate his special day. Then on Friday, playgroup had an Easter party and Egg Hunt.

April
-Easter weekend: Boys went to Spartanburg and stayed with Pop and GranJan, while Mason and I went away on a much needed weekend trip alone to Asheville. It was nice, relaxing and very cold. It snowed an inch our first night there.

-Easter Day- got back to Spartanburg by 8:00am and spent the day with boys. We went to church and went to Aunt Rita's for lunch and Egg Hunt.

-JL started swimming lessons on April 9th. They are going swimmingly again this year!!!! He loves them and Mason is doing them with him this year. It is 2 times a week for a month.

Update for end of Feb and beginning of March

Here is a wrap-up of February.
Allison, Dan and the boys came to visit the last weekend in February.
-Went to the Children's museum and played outside (weather was great)
-Sam got sick while they were here with strep throat and our boys were spared and never got it!

Met my friend Katie and her daughter Anna-Kate at the mall for playtime and lunch (The older the kids get the more fun they have together). We had a great time.

Activities in March
Dad and Diane came for a visit the first weekend in March. We had a great time. They got to visit with the boys and see how much they have grown since last time (esp. Mac). They cooked dinner for us on Saturday night and it was awesome! It was Tuna and Salmon and some wonderful side items. Mason and I are actually going to try and copy the meal for dinner tonight.

John Lawrence got sick that Saturday and told me he wanted to take a nap, which never happens. He was running a low fever and then by Sunday he was very sick. He had a high fever and a bad cold. On Monday night he had a fever of 103.7 (highest he has ever had). We took him to the doctor on Tuesday and they said it was just a nasty cold virus. By Tuesday afternoon JL was feeling much better.

I decided to go the Spartanburg that afternoon and stay with Mason's parents and have extra hands to help hold Mac who was just starting to get sick himself. We stayed until Thursday and JL had a ball. He was able to play outside, ride on the golf cart, feed animals, pick flowers, and ride in Pop's big red truck. He loved it and Mac was able to be held the entire time. He was very sick himself and became dehydrated and went to the emergency room (Mac now weighs in at 17lbs and 3 ozs) on Thursday morning. He did not have to have an IV, but did get some medicine and we started him on Pedialyte. He is a lot better now, but still will not drink much milk yet. He should be better within the next couple of days.

We are home now and enjoying this Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow should be in the low 70s and we hope to tackle some yard work. :) Lets see if the boys cooperate!

More Pictures

Enjoying the nice weather outside




Mason and Mac eating in the 50's diner
at INK (children's museum on Saturday)



John Lawrence and Sam playing with the firetruck
hose at INK over the weekend

Picture Post

Here are some new pics from the last week.



Mac enjoying the bouncy seat



Mac and John Lawrence in the crib



Mac and China in the bassinet (She got in trouble after we got the picture taken)



Mac and Henry playing together




Uncle Dan and the boys (weekend visit)

Life at The Walkers

It has been so long since I posted last. Our home computer has been acting up for the last few weeks and I finally got on Mason's work laptop. We have been busy just living our daily lives. John Lawrence is enjoying preschool and playing with friends. Potty training as begun!!!! We have been doing it for about 3 weeks and it is going well. I was dreading it, but it has been easier than I ever imagined.

January events:
-Got back into the swing of school after a long Christmas break
-Saw Pop and Gran Jan a couple of times due to Martha Jane moving into her own apartment, Walker's bday was Dec. 30th and then Mason and JL went to Spartanburg for the weekend and left Mac and I alone to enjoy some time alone together.
-Went to Playgroup a few Fridays as well (always lots of fun)

February events so far:
-Mac's 2 month doctor appointment
-Went to Spartanburg for Riley Belle/Preston's bday party (Jump Zone) and then John Lawrence stayed the weekend alone with Pop and GranJan and Walker. They had a great time!
-Went to a playgroup Valentine's Day party and made a mailbox with stickers and it has been a great toy. He has gotten stickers from Nana and Grandma and had to add them to his mailbox. He is ready for Valentines Day!
-Today had VD party at school and of course when he got home he moved all his valentines from his friends to his mailbox.
-Went to the park first the time in months on Monday. It was beautiful and warm. It was a spring teaser. JL loved it. We are so ready for spring!!!!

I promise I will update more often and keep on top of the blog. I use this as my journal so it is just as much for me as it is for you.

Mac's 2 month doctor appointment stats

Mac went to the Doctor on February 1st for his 2 month checkup. He weighs in at 14lbs 2oz (90%) and 25 in (96%). He is a big boy!

He is smiling and cooing all the time and is such a joy. He only cries when he is hungry or tired. God knew we needed an easy second child and he delivered.

Mac is sleeping longer at night and only waking up about 1 or 2 times a night. John Lawrence was sleeping through the night at 11 weeks. We are a week shy of Mac turning 11 weeks; however, I do not see him making it all night yet. He is just such a big boy and needs his milk!!!

Compare John Lawrence and Mac

John Lawrence at 7 weeks old.



Mac at 6 weeks old.

Here are pictures of John Lawrence and Mac. Here is John Lawrence at 7 weeks old and here is a picture of Mac at 6 weeks old. They are starting to look different. At first everyone said they looked identical.

Picture Post

Here are some recent pictures of the boys! I have not posted as much as I would like and will try and do better.

Mac's 1 month doctor appointment

Mac went to the doctor on Friday, December 29 and here is how much he had grown since his birth. He has received a good report. He is doing great! Getting bigger everyday.

Birth 11-29-06
weight: 9lbs 4oz
length: 21 3/4 in

2 weeks old 12-12-06
weight: 9lbs 5 oz
length:22 1/2 in

1 month 12-29-06
weight: 10lbs 12oz
length: 23 3/4in

Christmas Holiday

We are back from Christmas in Spartanburg! We had a great time and it was very relaxing. We went there 0n Friday and stayed until Tuesday. We also spent our first night away from Mac and went to Chapin for the Smith's annual Christmas party. It was fun and eventful. Ashley's brother got engaged and Denise annouced she was pregnant! Congratulations to both of them!

John Lawrence was so much fun this Christmas. He got into the spirit and left a cookie and glass of milk for Santa Claus along with having a hard time going to sleep on Christmas eve. He woke up at 6:15am and decided to go into the den all by himself (which he never does) and played with all of his toys and things that Santa brought him. He did this for about 15 mins and then came into our room. He got us up and did it all again for our sake I am sure! His favorite presents were a game called Let's Go Fishing and a Thomas the Train shaving set.

Mac was great on our trip he is sleeping longer and is really a good baby. We are so blessed and in love with our Angel.

Mac has a doctor's appointment on Friday, so I will update you on his measurements.

Mason, JL and Mac on Christmas morning

JL and Walker wearing their Thomas the train pjs and playing with new trains

Pop and JL playing with JL's favorite Christmas present (Game called Let's Go Fishing)

Mammy (Jan's mom) holding Mac

Grandma Walker (Larry's mom) holding Mac

We welcome to the world (Mac) Thomas McMurry Walker

I am sorry it has taken me so long to get this blog out. Here is the birth story.

I went in for an induction on Wednesday, November 29th at 6:00am in the morning. I started having back pain on my own at 3:00am and contractions at 4:00am. So Wednesday would have been the day regardless. We get to the hospital room at 6:45 am and I was already dilated to a 4. The doctor waited until 9:45am to start pitocin so that I would not have the baby too fast. So we waited and watched tv and relaxed before the show began. At 11:00am the pain hit me all at one time. I asked for the epidural and the nurse checked me again and I was an 8. Another hour goes by and I am at a 10 and have to wait on the doctor to come back to the hospital, so I can start to push. I only had to push for 30 minutes (with the help of a vacuum) and Mac entered the world!

He was born at 1:44pm and weighed 9lbs and 4 oz and was 21 3/4 inches long. We got to hold him for about 15 to 20 minutes then he was taken to the NICU. He ended staying in the NICU for 6 days. He got to come home on Monday afternoon around 5:00pm. I will say it was the longest six days of our lives. He had to go in the NICU for Tachypnea (he was breathing fast-respiratory distress). They say that a couple of factors caused this to happen. My labor was very quick (fluid on the lungs), had to get help from the vaccum, and he was a big boy (they have a hard time transition from mother to the outside world).

He did not loose an ounce of weight during his hospital stay and even gained a few ounces. He is home and doing wonderful.

John Lawrence is doing great with his new brother. I have been happily surprised to see how gentle and helpful JL is with Mac. He calls him baby Mac and when he talks about him or his body parts he puts the word "little" in front of it every time.

I will send more pictures later.

Thanksgiving Weekend and Update

I just wanted to update everyone on our Thanksgiving holiday and Baby Walker.

We spent the holiday here in Atlanta literally waiting on the baby to arrive. I had many phone calls to ask if I felt anything yet! Mason was off of work for a couple days and we spent all of our time enjoying John Lawrence. We ate our Thanksgiving Meal at the Carriage House which is a restaurant owned by Chateau Elan. It is a was very quaint plantation house and the food was excellent. John Lawrence was on his best behavior. I pulled out all the stops and brought Skittles and Gummy Bears. His meal consisted of Pasta, Grapes, Bread and Candy. That night we went and got our Christmas tree. I must say it is our biggest and prettiest one yet.

Friday, we got up and played and went to play Putt Putt Golf with Martha Jane. As you can tell we go often. John Lawrence absolutely loves it! JL is into his Aunt Martha Jane and believe me I am taking full advantage of it. He even says no Martha Jane do it!!! (instead of no mommy do it)

Saturday was game day-(Carolina vs. Clemson). We started out with a big homemade breakfast with all the sides. Around lunchtime Martha Jane came over and we decorated our tree and she gave us a break and played with JL. Then it was game time. Carolina won and JL took a long nap! Martha Jane made us dinner and then she and I went out and did a little shopping. It was fun!

Sunday, we played Putt Putt Golf again and played outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather. It was a nice way to end the holiday weekend.

On to baby news!
Monday was my doctor's appointment. I was really looking forward to seeing if I had progressed any from the week before. I was now dilated to a 3 and 90% effaced. The doctor thought I would go this week so he made the decision to go ahead and induce me on Wednesday. I can't tell you how happy I was to hear those words. As of tomorrow I will be 39 weeks and I can't believe I made it this far. I am so ready to meet this baby and find out the sex and watch John Lawrence interact with his new brother or sister. I go to the hospital tomorrow at 6:00am. I will post pictures as soon as possible (thinking Friday). I know many of you will get phone calls as soon as we find out the sex and stats. Someone will call you don't worry!

Middle of November

I have not posted in two weeks and my the time is flying. I am surprised because the count down is on to meet Baby Walker and the time has not slowed to a stand still yet. I am 37 weeks as of yesterday and I will admit that I am impatient at this point considering that John Lawrence would be 2 weeks old at this time. Hopefully it will happen soon. We feel like life is on hold at the moment and then we look at JL and remember that for him life keeps going very quickly.

Here is what has happened the last 2 weeks.

Dad and Diane came for a visit. They had 2 days off of school and decided to come to Atlanta for the weekend. We had a great time. Diane, JL and I did some Christmas shopping and Dad and Mason played golf. We had some good meals and just really enjoyed each other. John Lawrence loved Dad and changed his name to Grandaddy instead of Grandpa. He thought it was fun to tickle Dad's feet and jump/wrestle with him the entire time. So, they had a lot of bonding time together.












John Lawrence's preschool had their Thanksgiving Feast. Parents were invited to attend and bring some food to share. We were asked to bring the dessert so Mason made his famous Banana Pudding. It was a hit! John Lawrence was excited to see us there and Walker was also at the luncheon which was an added bonus! They were so excited to see each other at school. They go to the same school, but are in different classes.























The weather was beautiful last week so we took advantage of it and took the boys to the park two of the days. It was great!!! On Saturday, Mason and Eric took the boys to play Putt Putt. They loved it and then went to McDonalds afterward.













Sunday, my friend Katie invited us over for lunch and made us Lasagna, Salad, Bread and Banana pudding. It was a great meal and her daughter Anna Kate and JL got to play together. Thanks Katie and David! It was great seeing you both!

This week the weather has not been as nice. It rained all day on Wednesday so we went to the mall. The mall is ready for Christmas! The decorations are up and so is Santa Claus. We rode the train, waved to Santa, ate lunch and got a cookie. Even did some window shopping for awhile.

Halloween Pictures

Here are some Halloween pictures. We went trick or treating with the Pangles. The boys had a great time!

End of October

It is almost the end of October and it can't come soon enough. We had a nice relaxing weekend at home and really enjoyed it.

Friday, John Lawrence and I went to a Halloween party with the playgroup. It was fun. JL enjoyed dressing up in his Indian costume. He did not want to keep his hair/feather wig on for very long, but I still got some pictures. The group took some pictures as well of everyone; however, I did not get them with my camera. If I get them through email I will come back and post it later.



Friday night I went with Martha Jane to the outlet malls to find her some new work clothes. We were successful and she got some really great things. It was nice to get out and shop, but I could definately feel the back pain by the end of the trip.

Saturday was relaxing and quiet. We had big plans to work in the yard all weekend, but after a trial run on Wednesday of pulling weeds and trimming back I realized I could not do it and remain pregnant. We did some small projects around the house and got organized for you know who (baby). Saturday night Martha Jane cooked us a wonderful meal. Stuffed Shells, Salad, Bread, Wine and Chocolate Cake! John Lawrence helped her make the cake and cupcakes! He loved it!!! So you can imagine what he ate for supper that night. We lost count after his 5 mini cupcake! Thanks for dinner Martha Jane- It was wonderful!





Sunday- were we up in the 6:00 hour. I just don't understand why kids still wake up at the same time even if the time changes! Just kidding. We did some yard work- or should I say Mason did yardwork and I supervised. We knocked out some of it and the rest we will tackle during the next couple of weeks. We also tried to take pictures of John Lawrence and my belly, but he would not cooperate. I think we got 3 pictures so will try again in the next few days.



I will post again after we take some pictures on Halloween night!