1 month

Bryant is 1 month today!! He's growing like a weed!!

Life

Bryant slept in his crib for the first time two nights ago. The first night went pretty well, last night, not so much as he decided to just be awake and hanging out from 1:30-4:30 and then again from 5-5:45. At least he wasn't screaming!

The big kids are finding ways to combat the winter cooped-up feeling. I really love their creativity! Lately, they have been into making forts, and they even turned Bryant's tummy time mat into a train! Thank goodness for Christmas gifts, too! Our house literally looks like a Christmas bomb exploded in here! Here are a couple pictures of miles playing with his early birthday gift from his Godfather. Thanks Bubs! It's a big hit!!

4 weeks

Bryant is already 4 weeks old! He is a very sweet little guy with a great temperament. He is such a cuddle bug! He has also started smiling quite a bit, although we are usually not too sure what he's smiling about! His neck is really strong and he likes tummy time much more than our other two did. However, nights have not been so hot. He will typically go only 2.5-3 hour stretches between feelings. We've had a couple 4 hour stretches which were great! The only problem is that he's so loud! He grunts, groans and strains for hours on end in his sleep, so not a lot of sleep is being had by mom and dad!


Bennett and Miles continue to love him like crazy! I've even braved the grocery store with all 3, and multiple errands with the boys, and so far so good!

Holidays

The kids and I baked some gingerbread cookies this morning. Bryant helped by sleeping nicely in his chair. Now the kids are having fun playing with Uncle Chris.

And a picture of our tree for good measure.

1 week

Bryant is 1 week today! He had his checkup with Dr. Koenig this morning and everything is great! He screamed the whole time we were there, though, because he does not like being naked!! Bryant's weight had dropped to 8 lbs, 8 oz when we left the hospital, but he was back up to 9 lbs, 3 oz today. He gained it all back and more! The doctor was impressed! 9 lbs, 3 oz and 21 in put him at 90% for both height and weight. He's my big boy!!

Bryant also got his stocking from Nana and Papa in the mail today, so our mantle is now complete! :)

New Baby

We are home from the hospital! Bryant Steven Janosky was born Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 12:59AM.  He weighed an even 9lbs and was 21inches long.  Our biggest baby! He was down to 8lbs, 8oz when we left the hospital, but he is eating like a champ, so I'm sure the weight loss won't last long!

Bennett and Miles are excited about their little brother.  Bennett is over-the-top in love.  She has lots of questions and wants to help with everything.  She is really proud when we let her hold Bryant.   Miles is accepting of his new brother, but is not as interested as Bennett.  I'm hoping that everything goes smoothly with his transition to being a big brother.  

Now it's on to learning how to adjust to being a family of 5! 

Here are some of our pictures from our hospital stay.  

Welcome to the world baby Bryant!

 Bryant and Dr. Smith in the delivery room

 Our first little family photo in the delivery room

 Bryant meets Grandma Joje

 Bryant hanging out with Pa and big brother Miles

 Snuggles with Daddy

 Bennett is in LOVE

 Taking her big sister job seriously!

 Bryant meets Aunt Murph

 Such a sweet boy!

 He's going to have to get used to having lots of fingers in his face! :)

 Bennett gets to hold Bryant for the first time

 Our very first family of 5 photo

 Bennett and Miles loved going for a "ride" on my hospital bed!

All ready to go home!

Bryant Steven Janosky

Here's the newest addition to the Janosky family.