happy, healthy, growing

Carter is really growing like a weed. He's really long and got some chunky legs. About three weeks ago, he weighed in at 10 pounds, 1 ounce. Two nights ago, he slept through the night (7 1/2 hours) without eating nor waking up. That's welcome news, especially for mama. He's very healthy right now; we believe that his ear ache is gone now.

I think he'll be very opinionated 'cause he'll let you know if he's not happy. He smiles a lot, though, so long as he's happy. He's cooing now and sits in his high chair most all through supper. We let him taste stuff. He didn't like the beef stew last night. But, he did like the fried ice cream. :)

going well

Carter is eating and sleeping well. He has developed a small rash. But, I think he's already gettin over that. We changed him at least twice last night without even a whimper. Yea! :) We're headed to the doctor now.

Racheal is getting over her soreness(es) and is adjusting well to motherhood. She's great!

Day 5, Retun to 'Normalcy'

Things are probably getting to 'normal' stage. Racheal and I got some good rest last night. Carter's wound is healing. So, changing him is not torture any more. I'm gonna head in to work a half day today. Gran is here for a few hours to help. Carter slept like a log last night.

I posted some more pictures and videos. I even dressed these pictures up a bit. See the photo and video links to the left. Here's an preview:

Video

Home Sweet Home & Baby With a Name

We finally made it home about 7pm yesterday evening -- sooner than planned, really. Before we left, we had to decide on a name. So, we can now call him Carter Keith Whigham. It's really nice to have something to get his attention other than 'son', 'boy', 'young man' and 'fella'.

It was a long night. Changing is not one of his favorite past times. Racheal has gotten very little sleep. I've gotten some but would welcome more. Grandma bought him a swing, which he loves (and I love). Gran should be here in a few minutes to help. I may try to go into work after I take the trash to the dump and try to work a half day. Hope to update pics/videos soon. Look out for a new 'videos' link to the left.

going home?

Yippeeee. We might be going home today! That's welcome news since we
thought it would be Tuesday morning.

Racheal is tired. She just got her staples out. Didn't hurt!?!!?
Little Whigham was just circumcised. Shoot! Racheal said he just
filled his diaper, too! :( Poor kid. Gran (Isenberger) is visiting
right now. But, I just got out of a warm bath (the first bath I've taken
in years). Darn jets didn't work! I was so looking forward to the
jacuzzi jets. :( I know &em; it's tough being a dad. :)

Cross your fingers so that we can go home soon.

some eye candy

decided to add some eye candy to the site. No time to do my own. So, I just copied the announcement page to my blogger.com account. Links to pictures are on the right. Video links are currently only in the first post on this blog. I'll rearrange it later. Racheal just ate breakfast and showered. I'm about to follow her example.

Initial Announcement and old site

Presenting the unnamed baby Whigham!

Note: this was not posted in January.


We are excited to announce the birth of a healthy, bouncing, baby BOY! Weighing in at 7 lb. 14 oz., our 21 1/8" long, blonde-haired, brownblue-eyed surprise was born by C-section at 12:39AM, September 29th, 2006 after he refused to turn posterior for normal birth, though he almost made it that way. He's just a big fella and even a posterior position would have been tough. However, Racheal was proud to dialate to a full 10cm.

Also, Racheal is in good health and spirits even after 12 hours of labor. Breastfeeding went well this morning and he took a little bottle last night.

Thank you all for your prayers, concern, encouragement, advice, and help! We love you all and hope to see you soon.

Updates

• 9/30 12:15pm - Baby's doing great. Thinking about Carter as a first name (maybe Evan). We all slept well. Baby ate about twice last night. We're up for visitors now (call first might be best). Grandparents Whigham came yesterday and are staying for the weekend. Adding photos/videos regularly.


• 10/1 8:50am - Racheal is almost off pain medication, I think. She's able to change him and do everything by herself. Baby's checkup (eyesight, hearing, etc) went well. Enjoyed several visitors yesterday, including Thad, Jenni, & Eva Taylor, Uncle Jeremy, Aunt Swan, Clay, all the grandparents, Aunt Jessie, Uncle Tyler, Steven, Joy, Emily, & Sierra Arnold, and Krista & Evan Mullins. Grandma Whigham cut my hair last night (as you can see, I needed it sorely). Grandma & Grandpa Whigham picked out and installed new blinds, fans and doorlocks at our house for us. I got some decent rest last night. Mostly, though, it's feed, burp, change, upload photos, feed, burp, change, take photos, listen to the nurse, feed. . .

photoz & vidEo

• See more pictures of baby Whigham


• Labor video (rated G)


• Just mom and baby Whigham (rated G)


• Vitals (rated G)


New! 9/30 2:41pm


• faces video


• another video


• yet another video


• yet another video