Everyday gets better

Sometimes I wonder if I ever imagined motherhood being this sweet. My son amazes me a little more everyday. I've been telling everyone how I swear he laughs in his sleep. It's no exageration that his whole body shakes with laughter as he enjoys sweet dreams. I try to imagine what beautiful scene he must be watching behind sleepy eyes.

This morning we awoke to little grunts and toot toot toot. I will admit whatever i'm eating must be making my son very gassy! Daddy took Trykk in his arms and from there it was magic. As the days progress our little is connecting more and more. He looked in Daddys eyes and cooed. Opening his mouth with such excitement! Staring up trying so hard to spatter off his own baby language in response. They have such a connection already...what more could I ask for!

I have such dreams for our future together but for today this is enough...

Family Pictures...

For Christmas we had gifted my mother in law with a family picture session. We decided to have maternity pictures done for ourselves as well. I got the copies back and we could not be happier! They turned out soo amazing! Here are some of my ultimate favorites...pretty close to all of them ha!! Thanks Becca!

Is this not soo awesome! On our journey through life...

Wish I had my sunglasses...we're hot huh!

I think he looks soo sexy right here...look at my huge belly!

I look like I have such attitude...haha!

I can't wait till he can wear these!

Our neices Jordan, Paige and Isabella.

Doug with his Grandparents, Sister Ruby and Brother Neil. What an awesome shot!

How cute huh!

Dougs (well our)wonderful family.

I love this one...I love him!

My absolute favorite! The boys look sooo handsome in from of Dougs truck!

More on my vacation later...>

He left his LOVE in New Mexico...

My son found himself a lady friend...to bad this relationship has to remain long distance!

Strollin with my man! More from the road trip 2010 a little later...

Everything wrapped up you...

Lovin' him!!

Somehow this tiny little guy has stolen my heart! I've heard it, i've read it, i've been told over and over that I could never imagine the love a baby will bring. Everyone was right. I love him more and more each day. Not a day has gone by that I don't cry tears of joy. The little smiles in his sleep, the faces he makes as he's waking from a nap, his smell, his tiny hairy back, and especially those delicious curious eyes! I've fallen for it all...he carries my heart in his itty bitty hands!! I love you Trykk Mason Bartel!

I had to share this baby story...so sad but so heart warming! Get yourself some tissue before starting this one...

http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/nella-cordelia-birth-story.html

Another day another diaper!

Super Pooper!!!

This morning Trykk has already pooped everywhere twice! It's only 3 pm and I've had to deep clean two changing table covers! I can't help but laugh...who knew poop could be soo cute! Ok maybe not cute but it sure is funny.

Last night I filled out his baby book for month 1. I've sworn I will keep up on his book so he can go back and look at all of his baby milestones. Honestly he may not be the one to look back but one day there may be a special girl who he wants to share it with. I enjoy looking at Dougs baby photos so much! He was such a cute little guy! He always had the biggest smile on his face. I look forward to capturing Trykks every smile as well.

Here are a few pictures to chronicle his last week in life...enjoy!

He's discovered the lights on his swing! It's so precious...he watches that little spinning ball go back and forth, back and forth! Super cute!

Daddy was makin him run all over! He always seems like he just has so much energy so we thought he might want to run it out!

It's so cute to watch them play together! Trykk loves his Daddy very much...he was soo zoned in on Doug while they were playing.

Little Mr. loves to sleep on Mommy!

Trykk with his cousins Jordan and Bella got to go to Peter Piper Pizza!!

Daddy changing a diaper!!! Whoa! Just kidding

His little hat kept poppin off...aww my sweet muffin!

Baby Trykk with some of his friends...Emily and Lance!

A Week of Firsts!

Within his 3rd week Trykk has experienced so many firsts! I was sitting on the couch watching him sleep in my arms and suddenly realized he is already reaching so many milestones! Big or small he's already experiencing so much!

First Bottle! (Breast milk bottle that is ;) )

First trip to Wal-Mart!

First green Poopy!!

First time in a restuarant!

First time outside on the grass exploring nature!

First diaper change from Daddy!!!! WOOOO Go DADDY!

While they may seem silly I just feel so lucky to have my little man on the outside having all these fun times with Mommy and Daddy! We are having a blast as parents. Each moment is better than the last. I can't wait for all the milestones to come...

Update in the baby weight escapade...Trykk gained 8 ounces at his appointment yesterday! That means he weighs in at a wopping 6 pounds 15 ounces! Still not breaking 7 pounds just yet but we will get there! All the advice from everyone on Facebook and here on the blog has helped me so much and I can't thank everyone enough for helping me stick with it! He's much happier now being fed so well haha! Ahh love my boys :)

Precious Pooper

Sometimes you wonder how you can feel so out of control. Having a baby has taken my anxiety to another level! I love him so much and I wouldn't change anything for a second but it's very hard for me to understand I have to just let go and accept things as they come. Luckily with everyones help and advice he is feeding much better!
At our doctors appointment on Monday he actually hadn't gained any weight at all so that was cause for alarm. I went to the lactation consultant right away because of course I was worried I wasn't doing the right thing. Turns out the little guy is so small he seems to be burning so many calories just from the exertion to eat. So I started pumping and I really feel like he's getting more. We'll see if there's any progress on Monday.
I couldn't help but laugh because they have the funniest questions when you see a lactation nurse. She wanted to know everything about his poop, color, consistency, etc. She asked about my nipple care as well as like 15 different things that could be abnormal with them. That was fun because most of the time I was like "uh...i'm unsure?"...she usually had to tell me oh yes honey you would know if that was an issue. Oh and i'm starting to feel bad for poor Doug, almost every time I see someone in the hospital setting they ask me if I am in an abusive relationship. I know that's just standard procedure but he was starting to get worried I might be saying yes because they asked so much! Aww...love hims so much!
I cannot thank everyone enough for their words of advice! I'm sure I will need more so please don't hesitate to give me all the tips you can muster! He is such a gift and of course I am just fighting to be a awesome Mommy!