What Jack's Been Up To

Jack has been pretty busy during his first week...

Hanging out with Nana

Sleeping

Spending time with Daddy

And of course just relaxing between eating and pooping

The Many Faces of Jack

Relaxed Jack

"I'm Going to Get You" Jack

Sleepy Jack

Our First Day at Home

Today was our first day home from the hospital and we had our ups and downs.

Jack had his first wellness check up and his bilirubin checked, which is a little high.

He's been having struggles today eating (or rather, waking up to eat) and making a bowel movement.

Fortunately things are looking up. After causing Mom and Dad much stress all day, he woke up and started eating again and then came the huge explosion. I never thought I'd be so happy to see poop. My how things have changed! Jack seems to be feeling a lot better now.

P.S. Thanks, Liz, for the tip to get him to eat and poop. It really worked!

Here are some pics throughout the day

This one is for Aunt Shari - I hope you love the jammies!

And thank you Gramma, Grandpa, Uncle Will, Aunt Whitney, and Aunt Sassy for the cute flowers! Jack has been enjoying them, along with the truck!

He's Home!

Jack Weston Coffman

Just wanted to introduce the newest member of our family, Jack Weston Coffman. He came to us on July 22, 2009 at 9:28pm, weighing in at 7lbs 8oz, and measuring 19 inches.

38 1/2 Weeks

This is the last preggo pic I'm planning on posting, since I would like to have this baby sometime soon. Last night Dallin and I took the advice and went out to dinner and a movie. That means I actually got out of my hideous stretchy pants and put some make up on, so I thought I would take the last pic while I look somewhat decent. It's hard being 9 months pregnant when it's 100 degrees outside!

Flashback Friday

We are just waiting around for someone who resembles this cute little fellow to come to stay.

The Last Days

If you notice the countdown to the left, you'll see that we are in our final days before baby comes. Who knows when he'll make his appearance?

We've prepared his room. He has his sleeping arrangements - crib and bassinet.

He has a place to get cleaned up and get snuggled and rocked.

He has lots of books to read (that's what you get when Mommy is a teacher) and a window to gaze out of.

He's ready to travel in style too. He's got this sweet ride. And Daddy already has his car seat all strapped in the car and ready to go.

There are still some things that I want to put on the walls, including the wooden block letters spelling out his name. Unfortunately, the store was all out of A's, and well, his name just wouldn't look right without it's only vowel. Hopefully soon we'll get to that.

We are getting very excited, especially Dallin. He sometimes calls to see if I'm having contractions or if my water has broken. He is ready to hold his baby.

I have moments of energy and then am super tired. Sleeping is kind of hit and miss. This morning I woke up at 6am, wide awake. I've been busy doing laundry and cleaning up around the house. But then I'm sure by about 2pm, I'll be so dead that I can barely get off the couch.

So all you mommies out there - is there anything you would recommend doing in our last days before parenthood? Anything that is too big a struggle once there's a baby that we should do before it gets too tough?

Flashback Friday

On July 11, 2007, we dropped that handsome boy in the middle off at the MTC.

Now, two years later, he'll be coming on the July 15th.

My, how time flies!

Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue

We had a great 4th of July. Here are some of the ways we celebrated:

Dallin spent some time patrolling the parade route to make sure people weren't camping out. I loved his bright orange shirt.


On the 4th, we rode our bikes down to the Provo Freedom Festival. Dallin test-drove a segway.



And looked at some classic cars before samping some tasty tri-tip sandwiches.

Then we sent these very excited girls off to Stadium of Fire to see the Jonas Brothers. One of my favorite moments of the day was when we got home from the Freedom Festival and the girls could hear the Jo Bros sound checking at the stadium. They started screaming and jumping up and down before they took off running over there to watch them from behind the fence. Needless to say, they enjoyed their time at Stadium of Fire.

We didn't go to the Stadium, although we were able to experience a good portion of it from the grass in front of our apartment. We live close enough that we could see the big screen and hear a good portion of what was happening.

And of course we enjoyed the wonderful fireworks. It was quite a show.

Happy 4th of July!

Flashback Friday

4th of July, many years ago...

4th of July, last year...

July, July, July

If you've been a long time reader of my blog (like been reading for a WHOLE YEAR), you might remember that I really like the month of July. If you want to learn more about why, go here : http://dalmegcoffman.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-heart-july.html

Well, this July is BIG!! More is happening than ever before in this glorious month. Here's a post devoted to those awesome things that will make this July extra special.

My most favorite holiday: 4th of July. Fireworks, parades, bbq's, could it get any better?


But wait - it can get better! This year these crazy girls (aka my sister Whitney and her roommates Roxanne and Andrea) are coming to stay with us for part of the weekend. They have tickets to see the Jonas Brothers at Stadium of Fire and we are the perfect hotel since we live so close!


Then, in just two more weeks, this amazing elder returns from his mission in Spain. Sadly, I won't be able to be there when he returns, but I am excited to talk to him and hear more about the mission.

Soon I won't look like this anymore and I might even be able to bend over again!

And who can forget this little guy. Soon he will leave his residence in my belly...

And come to live here:

Could July get any better? I think not!

Celebrate Good Times

Saturday night the wonderful second grade teachers that I worked with threw me a baby shower.

Julie hosted it at her house and it was so fun meeting with friends...

Andrea and I

Ann, Chelcie, and Camille

We also played fun games...

In this game, Andrea measured how big around my stomach is and then everyone else made their guess with string. Unfortunately, everyone seemed to think I was bigger than I was. Helen was the winner (as she seemed to win most games), but she had a leg up because she's due two weeks after me and could measure her stomach. We also played a memory game and tried to remember what baby items were on the tray. And then there was a baby trivia game about Dallin and I as babies. I found out an interesting fact - Dallin and I both weighed exactly the same at birth (8 lbs, 2oz).

We ate delicious food...

Brittney made this amazing cake. It was so cute!! And it tasted amazing!!

And of course what shower is complete without opening gifts...

Thank you to all that planned the shower and all that came!

It was a blast!!