Alrighty people.. here is his info for now!
Weight: 8 pounds 6 oz
Lenth: 21 inches
Mom: exhausted but happy.
Dad: feeling broke but happy!
We will post pics soon!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
It's been a while!
Well hello there my loyal and loving fans... I am back and no longer PREGGERS! As you read in Pete's previous entries, (thank god for him or there would be no updates!) Charles Joseph Hackman entered our world on Decemeber 23rd at 9:34. He has been an absolute blessing, and surprisingly enough, not so annoying like I thought he would be the first couple of weeks.
We have definitely had our ups and downs, but so far everything is falling into place. Before we begin, I would like to take this time to write some observations while they are still fresh in my mind.. Here they are:
1. Room service in a hospital is a good thing. For those of you contemplating where to deliver, I highly suggest Mercy Fairfield. The hospital staff are amazing and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better place to deliver. But seriously, the room service was the best feature. I loved the fact that I could have pretty much anything I wanted and it was simply a phone call away. Ladies, really.. when checking out hospitals, MAKE SURE they offer this service. You will thank me.
2. There is no need to have your nursery done prior to your babies arrival. In fact, the people that say it needs to be done should be shot. Charlie has not spent ONE night in his room! I am not saying it is a lot easier to get it done before hand but don't finish it because you think he or she will be spending tons of time in it. They won't!! Charlie has spent most of his time in two areas. One: his bouncy chair in the living room. (I will give you more on that in a few) and his pack and play in our room. Thats it. The only thing I recommend having finished in his room are the paint job and the closet and maybe the changing table. Now, don't get me wrong... I am not saying leave eveyrthing for you to do when your kid is six months old, but don't have a coronary if the room is not done prior to delivery.
3. A pack and play and the Bright Starts By your side bouncer are worth their weight in gold. I understand that everyone's needs will be different, but with out these items, we would be SOL. We particularly love the by your side seat. I love how it has a "catch all" under the seat for important items like pampers and extra clothes. Without it, we would be running up and down the stairs a million times a day. Oh, and make sure to get the 3 in 1 Gentle Vibrations thingy for bedtime. NOthing makes you feel better than seeing your newborn hit the mattress and be out in a second because of the soothing heartbeat sound and vibrating sensation. Ahhhh... peace!
4. Swaddle me's. Really. The best thing to keep your kid warm and happy and mommy sane. For those of you wondering what to get for a shower gift for first time mom's, these are very inexpensive and great.
5. Newborn/preemie sized clothing. I know I know... they grow out of them so fast, but at least have two-four outfits that FIT when they get here. NOthing really fit Charlie those first few days and I had to go out and buy new outfits so he would not suffocate from the extra fabric when it was bedtime.
6. Anything Mustela. Sorry P&G, but this brand of cleansing items have kept Charlie clean, without major skin issues and so far, no diaper rash. It makes him smell like a yummy baby and doesn't dry his skin out. The one drawback.. its PRICEY. You can find it at Babies R Us or C.O. Bigelow. I particularly like the cold cream for dry skin and cold weather and the diaper wipes.
7. Baby Gap. This has served me well as Charlie's main source of ridiculously cute outfits.
8. Pacifiers. Of any kind. Screw the expert advice and how it will cause damage to your kid, etc etc. If you don't use it, severe brain and sanity damage will be done to you and your partner. We would be in a mental hospital with out it.
9. Nursing bras. I thought they were hideous and ugly, but yes, the contraptions are actually useful. Ugh.. chalk one up for practical over pretty.
10. Lanolin and LOTS of it. For those of you breast feeding or even TRYING to do it, stock up on this stuff. And SLATHER it on.. trust me on this one. Your nips will thank you and me for it.
Ok.. my head hurts and Charlie needs his bottle and I need to deflate my gozongas. I hope this entry finds everyone healthy and happy and as blessed as Pete and I are. Lots of love!!
We have definitely had our ups and downs, but so far everything is falling into place. Before we begin, I would like to take this time to write some observations while they are still fresh in my mind.. Here they are:
1. Room service in a hospital is a good thing. For those of you contemplating where to deliver, I highly suggest Mercy Fairfield. The hospital staff are amazing and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better place to deliver. But seriously, the room service was the best feature. I loved the fact that I could have pretty much anything I wanted and it was simply a phone call away. Ladies, really.. when checking out hospitals, MAKE SURE they offer this service. You will thank me.
2. There is no need to have your nursery done prior to your babies arrival. In fact, the people that say it needs to be done should be shot. Charlie has not spent ONE night in his room! I am not saying it is a lot easier to get it done before hand but don't finish it because you think he or she will be spending tons of time in it. They won't!! Charlie has spent most of his time in two areas. One: his bouncy chair in the living room. (I will give you more on that in a few) and his pack and play in our room. Thats it. The only thing I recommend having finished in his room are the paint job and the closet and maybe the changing table. Now, don't get me wrong... I am not saying leave eveyrthing for you to do when your kid is six months old, but don't have a coronary if the room is not done prior to delivery.
3. A pack and play and the Bright Starts By your side bouncer are worth their weight in gold. I understand that everyone's needs will be different, but with out these items, we would be SOL. We particularly love the by your side seat. I love how it has a "catch all" under the seat for important items like pampers and extra clothes. Without it, we would be running up and down the stairs a million times a day. Oh, and make sure to get the 3 in 1 Gentle Vibrations thingy for bedtime. NOthing makes you feel better than seeing your newborn hit the mattress and be out in a second because of the soothing heartbeat sound and vibrating sensation. Ahhhh... peace!
4. Swaddle me's. Really. The best thing to keep your kid warm and happy and mommy sane. For those of you wondering what to get for a shower gift for first time mom's, these are very inexpensive and great.
5. Newborn/preemie sized clothing. I know I know... they grow out of them so fast, but at least have two-four outfits that FIT when they get here. NOthing really fit Charlie those first few days and I had to go out and buy new outfits so he would not suffocate from the extra fabric when it was bedtime.
6. Anything Mustela. Sorry P&G, but this brand of cleansing items have kept Charlie clean, without major skin issues and so far, no diaper rash. It makes him smell like a yummy baby and doesn't dry his skin out. The one drawback.. its PRICEY. You can find it at Babies R Us or C.O. Bigelow. I particularly like the cold cream for dry skin and cold weather and the diaper wipes.
7. Baby Gap. This has served me well as Charlie's main source of ridiculously cute outfits.
8. Pacifiers. Of any kind. Screw the expert advice and how it will cause damage to your kid, etc etc. If you don't use it, severe brain and sanity damage will be done to you and your partner. We would be in a mental hospital with out it.
9. Nursing bras. I thought they were hideous and ugly, but yes, the contraptions are actually useful. Ugh.. chalk one up for practical over pretty.
10. Lanolin and LOTS of it. For those of you breast feeding or even TRYING to do it, stock up on this stuff. And SLATHER it on.. trust me on this one. Your nips will thank you and me for it.
Ok.. my head hurts and Charlie needs his bottle and I need to deflate my gozongas. I hope this entry finds everyone healthy and happy and as blessed as Pete and I are. Lots of love!!
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