Captain Jack's Log - The First 3 Weeks

The Captain is changing so quickly. He hardly looks like a newborn anymore. I can't believe it! Here are some of my favorite pics of the first few weeks.

3 Days Old:

These pictures of Heath and Jack melt my heart.

I came into the bedroom after cleaning up dinner and found this...

The Mullet.

10 Days Old:

Bonding with Grandpa and Big Cousin Jed

Cousins Emily and Jarom

3 Weeks Old:

Jack's one tough cookie. At 3 weeks he could hold his head up

for about 60 seconds

Heath found his favorite use of the bobby...correcting spanish papers.

Bath time! I've been keeping my fingers crossed that Jack will be a good swimmer and not a rock like his dad. So far he likes his baths- a good sign. He was a little embarrassed to get a picture taken and covered himself to stay modest.

My Handsome Captain

Lessons from the Captain

The Little Pirate Captain Jack

Heath's brother Anthony frequently refers to Jack as Captain Jack. I thought it was pretty cute but later realized how true it is. He is the Captain day and night, so the nickname has stuck. I'm finding it can be challenging to have such a little being as my boss. Being a mom is difficult. But all difficult things provide us the opportunity to grow and become better. I think one of the reasons Heavenly Father wants us to have children is because of the lessons we can learn as parents- lessons that will make us more like Him.

The biggest lesson I've learned so far is about love. I love Jack. I love him even when he pees all over me, wakes me up several times in the night, makes it difficult to find time to shower or go shopping, won't stay asleep in his crib, and throws up all over me after I just put clean clothes on us both. Despite all of that I love him and want to do everything I can to help him grow up healthy and capable.

I was thinking about how much I love this little guy and it led me to better understand why my parents do so much for me. Even though my many imperfections and weaknesses have caused them pain, stress, and many sleepless nights they are constantly showing me love and support. A parent's love is powerful. I'm sure I'll come to understand just how powerful it is as Jack grows up.

The lesson I needed to re-learn recently is that despite all of my imperfections Heavenly Father loves me. He created my spirit and did so knowing I have divine potential. He knows me better than I know myself. The same parental concern and love I have for Jack is the same way my Heavenly Father feels about me and all His children. But lucky for us He is the perfect parent and doesn't make mistakes giving us guidance. His love for us is perfect. Having a knowledge of that love can help us overcome everything challenging we encounter in life.

I am so grateful to have Jack in my life. I'm sure the Captain will be giving me many lessons in the coming years.

A New Meaning to Life

It all began 4 weeks ago when I looked like this...

A tongue biting, dig my nails into Heath's arm, make me want to curl up and die contraction hit at 1:45 a.m. And another at 1:53, and another at 2:03, and another at 2:09...etc. I knew this was the real deal. All the little contractions I had been having for three weeks prior couldn't even compare. I was excited to finally be feeling so horrible! This kiddo kept me waiting far too long, but he definitely made up for it by giving me a short labor.

We arrived at the hospital around 3:45 a.m. and by 6:00 a.m. I was feeling great after the epidural set in. At 8:30 a.m. my dr. had me start pushing and at 9:16 I knew life would never be the same again when they laid my purple, slimy, screaming little buddy on my belly. No moment can compare to it. Pure love are the only words to describe it.

Jack surprised us by looking much bigger than we thought he would. Heath was sure he would weigh well over 8lbs. but my guess was only 1 oz off so I won the bet and a 10 min foot massage:)

Jack was a healthy 7lbs 110z, 20 inches long.

Welcome to our family Jack Heath Bleazard!

Our journey keeps getting better.