4 weeks old!

Grayden is 4 weeks old already! I can't believe how fast time the time has gone. But I guess when all life consists of is nursing, sleeping and changing diapers- the days fly! Rob, I, and Grayden have been doing well- adjusting well to life with three (4 including Miss Riley). We can't complain- taking care of an infant is fairly easy!- And did I mention fun? We're having a fantastic time with him and enjoying how much fun he really is.

Grayden has been very healthy- gaining weight steadily. In fact- our little man is becoming a chub-chub! He's up to 9 lbs!! He's gaining himself a nice round belly and some chubby cheeks! We can't complain- a chubby baby is a healthy baby- or so that is what we've been told. He's really doing well though- he's awake for almost 4 hours of the day now- sometimes more, sometimes less. He's really got a grip on him too- he's started pinching and grabbing- and hard. We're having fun- and Rob and I have decided- we're going to keep him.

"Ignore my wet shirt and booger in my nose- I'm still adorable"

Also- everyone check to the right of the blog- I inserted a link to photobucket- which is a website where we're adding all our pictures of Grayden- feel free to check out all our albums. Be prepared for 100s of photos!!

Welcome Grayden David Hartman!!

He's arrived! Grayden David Hartman was born on March 5th at 2:50 pm!! He weighed 7 lbs and 7 oz and was 20 inches long. Rob, Jen, and baby are all doing fantastic! Induction started at 7:30 am on Wednesday morning and progressed nicely without any complications. Grayden is now at home and is 11 days old and is doing wonderfully! He's gained back 6 oz (he was down to 7lbs when we left the hospital last Friday). He also had his first pediatrician visit. He didn't even cry when she stripped him down and examined him! Rob and I are doing well, adjusting to parenthood and sleep deprived lives. We can't thank you all enough for your support, encouragement, excitement, and most importantly prayers!! Grayden is so lucky to have such wonderful family and friends and we can't wait for you all to meet him! Here's some pictures of the exciting event!

Jen and Grayden after delivery.

First family picture.

39 weeks...6 more days to go!

39 weeks and 1 day! We've only got 6 more days to go! Baby Hartman will be here in exactly 6 days. We are being induced on Wednesday, March 5th at 5am. So, baby Hartman will be born on his due date, that is unless he decides to come early, which would be totally fine with Rob and I. I had a doctor appointment yesterday, which the doctor said I was dilated to 2 1/2 cms, and my cervix was ripe and ready, and she said there was no reason to wait, that we could go ahead and induce next Wednesday!! She is a little concerned since I am measuring small for date- (which has been somewhat normal for this pregnancy...) So- we are having another ultrasound on Monday to double check that he is growing properly and doing well. I think this makes Ultrasound #4, actually #5 if you count the 3d-4d one we had done in December. But it is better to be safe and check little man's health. So....here we go, it's down to crunch time- little guy is making his arrival within a week!! Be sure to keep us in our prayers. Can't wait for you all to meet him- We'll post pictures ASAP!

38 weeks!

38 weeks... only 2 more to go, assuming that Baby Hartman will arrive on time. We've got the nursery pretty much together by now. Still a little work to do yet. Rob is working on painting and putting up shelves and we still have some things that don't have a place yet! Babies have too much stuff!! I had my 38 week doctor visit today (I'm going every week now). I have officially dilated to 2 cms! Baby Hartman is making progress but we could still be looking at 2-3 weeks. The doctor said she won't let me go more than a week past my due date. Let's pray it doesn't come to that! I want "Dude" to come early, or at least on time. We've finally found a name! But, we're being mean and aren't sharing until he arrives. We want to have one big suprise when he gets out- so just hang on, only a couple more weeks and you'll be in on the secret too. I'm posting pictures of the nursery thus far...it's almost finished!!

Keep us in your prayers as we round up the final round of our pregnancy and prepare to welcome baby into the world!!

35 weeks 3 days!

5 more weeks1! Here we are at 35 weeks and 3 days. I'm getting huge and it's almost time for little baby Hartman to make his entrance into the world! We've been keeping busy with work, childbirth education classes, cleaning the house and preparing the nursery! We can't believe how fast the time has gone! Baby Hartman appears to be doing well- we are having an ultrasound Monday to check his growth and positioning. He's still very active and we've enjoyed watching my belly shift from side to side...he sure does like to wiggle around in there! Keep us in your prayers as we approach our due date! We'll keep you posted! Nursery pictures to come!