0-3 months?

Currently, our little peanut's wardrobe pretty much consists of the premie onesies that his auntie Jordan and auntie Kiji bought him. I decided to try pairing one of these onesies with a pair of shorts labeled "newborn- 0-3 months." As you can see, 0-3 months clothes are still just a little big...

with a little help

I don't know how many times in the last 10 days I've thought, "How do people do this without a TON of help???" Most days I feel like I'm struggling to function at a basic level... and my mom, dad, sisters and hubby make sure that I am fed nutritious meals and snacks (they also are nazis about drinking enough water!), clean the house, do all of the laundry (I sort of associate Burke with the smell of clean clothes now actually), take the Itsy when he's fussy, make me nap and remind me to take care of things like showering. Thank you Lord for so much help!!!

ingenuity

Remember how I mentioned my worry that little Burke isn't getting enough food/gaining enough weight? Since we don't have a baby scale at home, Adam rigged up our kitchen scale with a mixing bowl to do the trick. Hahaha!

PS- 6 pounds, 8 ounces... he's doing just fine. :)

in love part 2

We'd been forewarned about the crazy mess of emotions that would accompany the Itsy's arrival. In fact, over the last few weeks, several new dads have pulled Adam aside with words of caution- "Watch out for Kirst those first few days... her emotions will be a wreck!" And they were right. I have probably never felt such a swing of emotions as I have this week... love for the little guy that exceeds what I can describe, feelings of inadequacy and incompetence, worry that he's bonding with us and thriving and getting enough food (and I'm not generally a worrier at all!), thankfulness for the help and support of family and friends... it has been a roller coaster!

One surprise has been the effect this whole having a baby thing has had on my relationship with Adam. I knew that Adam would be a great dad and I knew that he was the perfect partner for me as we enter this next great adventure... I didn't know just how amazing he'd be. Watching him calm Burke down in the middle of the night, having my every need met before I can think to ask, seeing his love and affection for the Itsy, glancing out the window to see him working in the garden and just generally taking care of things around here, hearing his calming, encouraging words when I get overwhelmed... I don't know if I've ever been so in love.

in love

I am head over heels in love, absolutely enamored... and exhausted. :) I promise to post something more than just pictures once we get our bearings a little bit. Thanks for all your calls, emails, prayers, etc!

burke james is here!

Our little boy, Burke James Gentry arrived sunday morning at 7:31!! He was 6 lbs 14 oz. and 19 inches long. We are all doing well after a night of rest at the hospital. More details (and of course, more pictures!) to come. For now just join us in praising the Lord that Burke is here, healthy and enjoying love from grandparents, great grandparents and a very proud mama and dad!

baby g. bets?

We're about a week and a half out from my due date, so I thought I'd open the floor for predictions of when this teensy one is going to be born. What do you think? Also, do you think it's going to be a boy or a girl?

Winner of this pool gets to name the beebs... maybe. Ok, probably you'll just get bragging rights, but that's still fun too. :)