It's "Trial" Week at the Wolfe residence...

So, laugh and call me crazy, but we are having a this-is-what-life-will-look-like-once-mommy-goes-back-to-work week. We are fixing bottles, planning meals and working our schedules as if I am back at work to see if I, in fact, can keep up with the bottle-making and that Tony is prepared to have Noah all to himself for an entire day. I have been sure to stay out of the way and not hover as Tony and Noah learn their daily routine. It has been a fun learning experience for us all...and Tony is doing a FANTASTIC job!! What a great daddy he is!

Tony and I went to dinner the other night, our first time both being away from Noah. It was definitely strange to be without a baby, even just for two hours. And I was ready to get back to him soon after dinner was over, no dessert for us! But it was good to have time to reconnect and talk about life with the baby and all the new dynamics taking place around our house. I feel so grown up...and yet kind of like we are just kids having kids...it was a wonderful evening!

Noah has been going through a major growth spurt, I'm interested to see what the doctor says at his two month appt next Thursday. I have had to pray for extra patience to make it through the past week or two, but I do think we are coming out of it, gradually, and are settling back into a somewhat regular routine.

Although it has been a challenging time, we are seeing SO many smiles from Noah, hearing LOTS more coo's and A-goo's...A-ghee is his favorite sound to make. And he has started laughing, just a little, but it's happened a few times now so we don't just think it's a fluke anymore. He has also made several attempts a day to suck his thumb...new discoveries everyday!!

Check out our biggie boy!!!

Six Weeks Old and Smiling

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Cutest little Buckeyes fan!!! Even

though they didn't pull off a victory...

My not-so-happy bathy time...

1 Month Old, Holidays & Dr. Appts

So, it's been awhile...everyday seems to slip away as we follow our daily pattern of eating, playing, sleeping and messing diapers. I really thought that being home on maternity leave would mean the blog would stay updated, the dishes would always be clean and all of my holiday decor would actually make it out of its boxes this year...not the case. It's amazing that you can spend SO much time in your house and get none of those things accomplished! But its all for something much more rewarding and that's all that matters!

I'm down to having a little over three weeks left before I return to work and I am hoping to start getting Noah on somewhat of a routine by that time. Although he has gotten pretty good about letting me get 2-3 hours of sleep a couple of times throughout the night, which is more than I could say a few weeks ago!

His 1 month checkup at the doctor went well. Noah weighs 9 lbs 1 oz and is now 20 inches long. Biggie boy!! He's got the cutest smile ever and Tony and I have discovered his favorite place to be in the whole wide world is laying on the changing table. Silly boy! Everyday is a new adventure as Noah is becoming more alert and beginning to discover the world around him!

My First Christmas!!!

Daddy put me in the laundry basket!

Check me out!!

Sleepy Boy

See...I'm happy on my changing table, plus, it

was happy bathy time!!

What a stud!

New Mommy Fog...

Sleepy Baby...Zzzzz...

Look how peaceful...this is pretty much what

Noah did his first week home when he wasn't eating.

Noah - One week old!!

The boys all piled on the couch...I'm so outnumbered...

So, tomorrow will be the official two week mark into parenthood for Tony and I, and I am definitely living in the "new mommy fog". Where time is all relative, there is no night and day, I live in a constant cycle of feeding, changing, rocking, feeding, changing, rocking...and wonder how I ever used to find the time to brush my teeth!

Noah has been nothing but a blessing to us over these past two weeks, he's such a little cutie and we just love him to pieces! And someday, I'll look back at these first few months or so and forget how icky I feel and want to do it all over again...someday...far, far from today. For now, one little bundle of joy is keeping us on our toes and learning new parenting strategies everyday!

Noah Anthony Wolfe has arrived!!!

Noah Anthony Wolfe

Born: 11/27/08 @ 3:17am

6lbs. 10 oz. 19 in. long

The most handsome baby boy in the World!!!

**39 week belly**

We are less than a week from our due date now!!! It's kind of surreal to be at this point in the pregnancy, seems like everyday is a waiting game now. The doctor said they won't let me go more than a week past my due date so at least we are sure some way or another, this little man should be here by December 5th!

Tony and I are enjoying what could be our last weekend as just the two of us...oh, and the dog, too...I don't give him enough attention these days. We are headed to the Wolfe family Thanksgiving tomorrow and into a three day work week, which should be my last working days before Maternity Leave begins. But if Noah's not making any progress, I'll be back to the grind Monday, December 1st. I'll work until he's ready to make his appearance into the world! Our next appt is Wednesday and we should be given a pretty good indication as to whether or not I have made any progress down the road of labor and delivery yet or not. This week was an interesting report, having lost 2 more lbs. But at least Noah is holding steady at 37 cm (and according to the doctor, is completely dropped in position) and his heartbeat was good at about 130 bpm.

Keep us in your prayers as the day get closer and closer...more updates to come...

WHOA Belly!!!

38 week belly!!

Just when you think you can't possibly get any bigger...

We are under the two week mark now and still feeling fantastic! Dr. says everything looks great, Noah measures good and his heartbeat was a strong 140bpm. Daddy hadn't come with us in quite a few appt's so he was super excited to hear his son's heartbeat! It really could be any day now, and it's funny how the nurses all give you that, "we may not see you next week" look before you leave the office, but so far, no major signs of labor so I'm still soaking up every minute of being pregnant. Now...if this is still the same story a week into December, I may be singing a different tune...but so far, still feeling wonderful!

Though I must admit, we are getting more and more anxious everyday to finally get the opportunity to lay eyes on this little guy we've been dreaming about for the past nine months and start our lives as parents!!

Look how adorable!!!

All coordinated and ready for Noah's arrival!

So cozy!!