We're Back!!!

Well, I know I missed blogging for the most part of 2010, but I just had to come back to announce the birth of our son Joseph on November 1st of this year.

All went well with the scheduled c-section, with the exception of my severe allergic reaction to the prophylactic antibiotics given before the surgery. Lets just say I'm glad I found out about the allergy while I was in the hospital!

Joseph is a healthy baby boy, weighing in at 8lb 2oz, and measuring 20 3/4 inches long.

Hopefully I'll be back soon with more images.

So Sorry.....

Just wanted to apologize for the delay in posting on the blog. I've been so wrapped up in Facebook, I have totally ignored my loyal bloggers.

Just to keep you updated with Daniel, he's left infancy and is officially a toddler! That's right, he's walking everywhere. He took is first step about a month ago, and now he's walking like a pro. He prefers walking to crawling now. He has FINALLY started sleeping through the night. We had to go through a few sleepless nights of crying, but we made it through.

I'll try to get some more pictures up soon. We are having some technical difficulties with our computer. We're running out of memory and hard drive space. Uploading pictures is a challenge now. Enjoy these for now, and hopefully it won't take me another 7 months to put up more.

Happy Halloween!

I know, I'm a couple weeks late, but it's the best I can do considering that our precious little guy only naps for 30 minutes at a time. He's doing great otherwise. He has his moment's of fussiness, but we get through them.

October 30th marked my last day at work, and I'm officially a stay at home mom now! It really is challenging to be at home all day with him- I'm constantly fighting with him to get him to sleep. I'll rock him, bounce him, swing him, etc. for 45 minutes just to get him to sleep for 30. It makes for a long day. I'm actually looking forward to sleep training. I know it's going to kill me to "let him cry" but I know he needs to do it to get on a regular sleep schedule.

Halloween was celebrated on Sunday, November 2nd because Mike and I were at his cousin's wedding in New Jersey. We had a great night out while Mamie, Aunt Linda, Jocelyn and Grammy watched Daniel. Mamie and Aunt Linda both got up with him during the night for his feedings.

Daniel goes for his 4 month check-up the Monday before Thanksgiving. He's getting so big. He was weighed on 11/3 and is up to 14 lbs, 12 ozs. He's already growing out of his 3-6 month clothes!

We're looking forward to Thanksgiving at Mamie's house this year even though we're really going to miss the annual bash at Denise and Curt's.

Below are some pictures of our little pumpkin as well as a few odds and ends.

The Many Faces of Daniel

Sorry it's been so long since I've updated the blog. Life gets crazier every day. We've had our hands full with Daniel. Right around the time he turned 6 weeks old, he started getting very fussy. He got hysterical at night, taking us (sometimes) 3 hours to get him to go to sleep. I've cut dairy out of my diet, which the doctor says can be a factor in his crying. I'm not sure it's made much of a difference though.

Now that he's 2 months old, he's been getting better. I think the root of his crying stems from him not getting enough sleep. He doesn't like to nap during the day. Most days I can only get him to take a couple 30 minute naps throughout the whole day. Recently, he's been sleeping better at night- the last two nights he's slept for almost 7 hours straight!! I've also been able to get him to nap a little longer. He's going on 2 hours right now which is why I'm finally able to update the blog ;-).

Mamie had to watch Daniel along with the twins yesterday when I started back to work. Unfortunately, he didn't nap very well for her, but she managed quite well. I had a very hard time leaving him, even though I knew he was in GREAT hands. I can't imagine what I would have done if I had to leave him at daycare.

We went for his two month check up last week, and he's doing great. He's 12 lbs, 9 ozs and 23 inches. He had to get a ton of vaccines at this check-up. He ended up getting 4 injections, two in each thigh. He did very well. He settled down after I fed him, and he slept the whole way home.

Mike and I are enjoying every second with Daniel, even when he's crying. He's really starting to be aware of his surroundings and is cooing and laughing all the time. Here are some updated pictures of his most recent expressions along with a couple other cute shots.

Growing Like a Weed

Daniel went for his one month check up today and he's growing like a weed. He weighed in at 10lbs 9 1/2oz and measured 22 1/4 inches long. He was such a big boy at the doctor's office. He didn't cry at all when the doctor was doing the exam. He only cried when he got his vaccination, and that was very brief. He stopped crying once Mommy held him. The picture below was taken once we got home from his visit. He was sound asleep. Aslo included are a couple more recent photos.

Three Weeks Old!

Daniel turned three weeks old this past Friday. He celebrated by spitting up all over himself and his Mommy. I can't believe how big he's gotten since we first brought him home from the hospital. I've noticed so many changes already. He's much more alert now. He's holding his head up and looking all around. He's starting to notice that his hands can grab and pull things now...like Mommy's hair. He rarely cries- only when he's hungry or has a bubble or gas. We've been so blessed with a beautiful, healthy baby boy.

Daniel has had a lot of visitors since we've been home. Here are a couple of pictures of him with some of his new family.

"Aunt" Jocelyn and Nick

Cousins Allison (left) and Mika (right)

Cousins Lexie and Kaleigh

Here's some updated photo's of Daniel

Our Bundle of Joy has Arrived

Daniel Has Arrived!

Daniel Parker Gallagher was born this past Friday, July 25, 2008 at 7:50pm. He weighed in at 8lb 1oz and measured 20 inches long.

After 13 hours of labor, I was taken in for a cesarean section. I'm doing great and so is Daniel. The doctors say he's a very healthy baby. We came home from the hospital Monday morning and have been enjoying every minute. Dad is doing great. He has been wonderful with his new son.

We're still trying to get into a routine. We've had a few sleepless nights, but that is to be expected. In all, we are doing great and we are both absolutely smitten with our new son.

Well, enough about us....here's what you really want- PICTURES!!!

Proud Mommy and Daddy

Daniel meets his Mamie and Mom-mom for the first time

Daniel and Pop-pop

Daniel with Uncle Jason and Aunt Kaylee
Mamie, Grammy Flo and Aunt Linda enjoying every second with Daniel
After a sleepless night at the hospital...
Daniel's car ride home
Home at last