6 week update

I can't believe it but little Jack turned 6 weeks old this Wednesday. He has grown and changed so much. He's about the same length, just a little chunkier with fat roles forming on his arms and legs.
Finally we are sleeping longer during the night which I am so happy about, he slept for five and a half hours straight which was amazing for me. I couldn't believe it when he finally woke me up at 3:00 am. I have never been that happy to be woken up in the middle of the night.
He is making more gurgly noises every day. He is very talkative and loves to stare at bright things around him.
I can finally make him smile! It's so great to know that he knows who his mommy is. We found out that he has the cutest smile when he would smile for gas and now we get to see it because he knows it's us.
On his one month birthday we had him take a bath in his bath tub. He absolutely loved it and sat there very content. He didn't cry at all and let the water run over his face with no fuss.
This Sunday he took his first road trip to L.A. for a baby shower for his soon to be 4th cousin. He slept most of the way there and wasn't put down the entire time we were there. Family is constantly fighting over who is going to hold him next. We have a couple of baby hogs in the family!
I have started to go on long walks with him now that I've gotten the ok from the Dr. I think I enjoy them more then he does. We've gone to Mission Bay and the lake a couple of times. If he sleeps we're able to have a nice walk otherwise we are holding him and pushing the stroller which looks a little funny.
This 4th of July will be little Jacks first time on a boat. We will be going out to have a BBQ and watch the fire works. We just hope it doesn't scare him to death and mom doesn't get sea sick. We love our little man and can't wait to see what he does next!

Baby Jack is 4 weeks!

Sorry I have been so bad about keeping you all updated with pictures. Now that I am able to drive we have been out and about shopping and visiting friends.
Baby Jack is doing great and keeps growing. He is gaining weight and growing longer. We had a quick Dr. appt last week and he is up to 8 lbs. He gained 9 oz. in a week, which is really good and explains the hours and hours of feeding. He is much more alert and is spending more time awake during the day which has been fun. We had a great Father's Day, we spent it with the whole family. Jack will be one month this weekend so we will be taking more pictures and posting soon.
The pictures are of Big Jacks 28th Birthday dinner, Baby Jack and all the men in the family, a funny face of Baby Jacks 1st break out and him getting mad at me for taking so many pictures, and us watching the basketball finals together.
Love yah,
Moni, Jack and Baby Jack

Baby Jack's 1 week update

Baby Jack is doing great and already has the family wrapped around his finger. At his last Dr. appt everything looked good and he's gaining weight.
Our life has been consumed with feedings, rocking, changing of diapers and clothes, and a lot of laundry. Good thing our little man has a lot of clothes b/c we are going through outfits by the hour at times.
Kona is doing great adjusting to the new family member. At first she barked every time he cried. I was a little worried at first. Now she gives him kisses on the feet and lays by him when he's in the swing.
Baby Jack smiles in his sleep and we're waiting for the day he smiles at us when he's awake.
Here is a picture of him after his first bath at home wrapped in his froggy towel. This little guy does not like to be naked.
Until next weeks update!

Jack Pictures

Baby Rader is Here!!!

Hello everyone, Baby Rader is here! On Wednesday, May 21st at 6:02 am. Jack Wesley Rader III was born. He couldn't wait to come out and be apart of the family. He is healthy at 20 1/2 in. and 7lb. 5oz.
Jack and I were so happy to meet our new little one. From the moment he came out he was crying and wouldn't stop, which they said was a good sign to clear his lungs. He looks just like Jack (so everyone says) and has a head full of beautiful reddish/brown hair. He is perfect in so many ways. He has been an amazing baby and we can't get enough of him. He has been a good sleeper, more so during the day then at night and eats non- stop. Jack has been amazing, helping in so many ways. He is the best diaper changer and rocker.

Wednesday is the BIG day!

This Wednesday at 10:30 we are scheduled for our C-Section. We will be at Scripps Mercy Hospital on the 3rd floor if you want to come say hi. We will have both of our phones so call us.

Now that we have our exact date and time I have been busy getting last minute things that we will need for once we get home. The baby stuff is getting packed for the hospital, diapers are being bought in mass quantity and everything is being cleaned. I dont know how long Im going to be out of commision so Im trying to get as much done now as possible.

Jack is going to have a phone list of people to call shortly after the baby is born to share the exciting news. Is it going to be Addison or Jack? Only 6 more days till we meet this little one!

Monica

Big Baby Rader News

We had our 38 week Dr. appointment today. I was excited to find out more about this baby and if it was coming anytime soon. Well it ends up that the baby will be born on May 21st. Yes, 9 days from now we will be welcoming Baby Rader into the family. The baby has decided to stay in a head up position instead of flipping down. I will be having a C-Section on the 21st as of now. We will keep you posted as we find out any more info.
The baby room is pretty much ready. After I get some last minute things done I will put up a picture. I really only have this weekend to do it! Jack has been busy putting things together. Our house is looking like a baby lives in it. The pack n play and swing are taking over our living room. Kona is probably wondering what all these new things are to play with. If she only knew what was coming her way. When I was putting the mobile together she thought it was for her. There was a part that looked like a really fun blue ball that she was keeping her eye on the entire time I had it out of the box.
Here is a picture of me at 38 weeks. Some people say I have "dropped" I really don't know, it all seems the same to me...BIG!
I'll try and update again before this baby comes. We are looking forward to visitors.
Monica