6 week check up

I had my 6 week postpartum check up today, went great I feel really good, got the okay to start exercising, even though Inoke and I have been talking little walks, it's now time to get serious! I also got my IUD put in, I decided to go with Implanon, it goes in your arm rather than inserted into your uterus.  So we'll see how this goes!

To celebrate a healthy check up, I decided to take a walk up the canyon.... here are some pics of Inoke's first trip up the canyon, enjoying the outdoors.

My favorite day!!!

Raging Waters!! 

Grove of trees 

Bridal Veil

Inoke enjoying the outdoors ;)

Love this kid!! 

Today was awesome, we had a great day, Inoke slept the whole time, he is amazing!

Naki's Wedding

On Wednesday June 8, 2011 Sione's youngest brother Naki got married.  It was a really cute reception, with fun colors and fun people! I didn't get any photos of the actual reception though because I was a little pre occupied with our new addition.  It was a weird feeling knowing that I couldn't be as care free as I was before, always worried about where he was, who had him, was he crying, was he hungry, did he have a poopy diaper.... so many thoughts and questions running through my mind at all times.  Inoke on the other had was a gem, he had no problem being passed around from person to person wanting to hold and cuddle him, not one peep out of him, love this kiddo!!! They had a photo booth at the reception also, such a cute idea!

Newborn Pics

My Sister in law Adrian took these photos the day we got home from the hospital, I think they turned out super cute, thanks Adrian!

Inoke's firsts

Here is a little list of Inoke's firsts ....

                                                                     1st day home

                                                                     1st stroller ride

I have been so thankful for this nice weather lately, it has let Inoke and I go out and take little walks around the neighborhood and avoid cabin fever!

1st bath!

He actually really liked it, which made it less stressful for me trying to give a newborn a bath!

1st bottle!

I have to go back to work on the 18th, so sad ;(.  So I thought it was about time to introduce the bottle so that Sione can feed him while I am at work.  Inoke had no problem sucking down the milk.  I know call me a weirdo but it kinda made me sad that it didn't even phase him that he was sucking on an artificial nipple. On the other hand it was comforting because I know that he and Sione will have no problems when I am away. 

1st visit from his Hanai family

Love, love, love these ladies! Cori, Addison, Dani, and Debbie made a spur of the moment 10hr drive from San Diego to come out here to see this little man.  They arrived on a Friday night and left on a Sunday morning! Now that is some serious love and dedication.  I cannot tell you how much these ladies and their families mean to me, they have shown me such support and love it's unbelievable.  I am so grateful to have them in our lives.  It was fun to have them here even if for just a short stay, to bounce ideas off of them, share the joys & frustrations of motherhood, get advice, and just laugh, and boy can we laugh!

Love you ladies! 

1st tuxedo

Sione's brother Funaki got married on Wednesday and we thought this was the most appropriate outfit.  Thank you to our friend Sascha who gave this to Inoke as a baby shower gift, it was perfect and he was the best dressed baby at the wedding ... too cute! 

2 week Stats

Inoke had his 2 week appointment on Friday May 27th.  He is now 4 weeks 2 days, Sorry this post is late.  His stats were as follows ....

Birth:  Weight - 8lbs 6oz
             Length - 20 inches
2 weeks: Weight - 8lbs 11oz - 55%
                Length - 22 inches - 95%
                Head circumference - 14.5 cm - 50%
Love this little boy, sad how fast he is growing already, but so exciting to see his progress!

May 15, 2011

Today's the day we finally get to go home.  We had to stay another day so that Inoke could get as much exposure to the bili lights as possible to get rid of his jaundice, and gave me another day to heal in the hospital.  He looks so teeny tiny!

I love this picture of Sione, such a proud dad! 

The first few days .....

The first few days were crazy of course.  I had the best nurses.  I delivered at Utah Valley and everyone there was awesome, even the food! They offer "room service" now which was super delicious believe it or not.  The nurses were gems, always polite, and accommodating.  It was very comforting knowing that the ladies taking care of me and Inoke were on top of their game and really knew their stuff.  Here are some photos of a few of our visitors.....

First Poop!!! Great job dad!!! 

On Friday the nurse had said Inoke's bilirubin levels were a little high so we needed to monitor him and retest him on Saturday morning.  Well Saturday morning he was retested and levels were too high so Inoke had to go under the bili lights.  It was sad to see him under the lights and that he had to be all alone for the whole day with the exception of me feeding him, however the nurses said he was the best baby under the lights, he just sprawled out and chilled under the warmth of the lights.  The nurses said most babies don't like laying like that for hours, but Inoke loved it.  

Cute little peanut

My mom was wonderful and was able to stay until about the end of the month to help out and give me a hand, it was sad to see her go! She is planning on coming back at the end of July to stay another month for Danny and Khealynn's new arrival... So excited for them too!! 

Grandma Kathy!!