Our Little Visit to the Hospital

Andrew started acting particularly fussy early Thursday evening and wouldn't be consoled to go to sleep that night. I finally realised he was a little warmer than he ought to be. He had a temp of 100.4, so I called the doctor Friday morning and they told me to bring him in. By then his temp was up to 101 and they wanted me to bring him to the hospital to get him tested for RSV and to stay for observation. Mostly because he's so little and that it was the weekend and they didn't want us to get stuck without anyway to see a doctor over the weekend. Of course, as a postpartum hormonal mother I started to panic. But luckily he's only had the flu and they've managed him well and he's doing much better. I even almost got a smile out of him today. The nurses have been great too.

The best part of all this is that I found out they make little hospital gowns. Of course I had to take a picture. Poor little guy - but he sure looks cute! At least when his backside is exposed it's s tiny and cute!

This was taken the night we got there.

He had to wear a mask when we went down to xray - but it was a little big for him so the pic's not so good.

I took this today while Daddy was here to visit. He looks a little tuckered out.

Week 7 - Chillin' out with Sis'

"I could get used to this."

"Hey, he's in my chair!"

"Well I guess it's okay!" She really is cute sharing with him all her stuff - blankets included, that's a BIG deal!

What a cute little lion's roar.

I do love a good profile shot.

To Catch a Smile - Week 6

He started smiling for real at 6 weeks and I still haven't gotten a great picture yet, but here's some attempts! Thank goodness for the continuous shutter option!

Andrew - week 5

This is what he wore on his blessing day - I didn't take a picture of him that day, but I took this a week later. That sweater is tight on him now and the pants are a lot shorter. AND, he smiles on occasion now!

I just love this little sweater outfit (Thanks Megan Y.!)

My mom will probably make me take these down - but I think they are SOOOO cute. During our quick trip to Utah, Andrew loved hanging out with Grandma in her new bed.

This is how all their snuggle sessions ended. He would just snuggle into her and fall asleep. My mom is the sleep genie when it comes to my kids. She's rightfully earned the title of "human Boppy"!

Andrew - week 4

(I just noticed that now I have a blog with a blue design and a baby boy - there's a LOT of blue on this blog. Good thing it's my favorite color!)

Rocky Balboa

"I got your nose!" - ah, the teasing begins!

Alison loves her brother!

He does this a lot.

What is it with baby toes!? They are SO CUTE!

Okay, some new pictures of Andrew

Okay, I have to admit, I've been really bad about posting recent pictures of Andrew. (Sorry Allyn!) With the sleepless nights, a two year old and unplanned trip to Utah, it's been hard to make the time to download all the pics and then blog them. But I've managed today. Since the last pictures of him on here are from week two, here are some pictures at 3 weeks.

just chillin'

I have a lot of these. I've gotten a better pose of them together from the other day - coming soon!

Blessing Day - Nick did such a great job!

Sleepyhead - they really are so sweet when they are sleeping!

Okay, so this one isn't of Andrew. But I had to show you the great education Alison is getting since Andrew has come home. Breast is best! (btw, this was not staged, she frequently will do this while I am feeding him.)

Sunshine

Have I mentioned lately what a ham Alison is? She has been amusing us a lot lately. She is talking up a storm. She loves to inform us of everything from the color of the crayon she happens to be holding or the fruit snack she is eating to Andrew's state of being - mad, sad, sneezing, sleeping, awake, etc. She is a little sponge and has recently started singing all her bedtime songs with us. She constantly surprises me!

Thanks everyone

Thank you to everyone who have posted such nice supportive comments over the last week. It's been an emotional and tiring week. But the support of great friends makes things like this more bearable. So I thank you all!

I'll be catching up on some photos and things from the last few weeks soon!

If I could just figure out how to get the baby fed without actually having to wake up.....

Kenneth Grant Hughes 1921 - 2008

Kenneth G. Hughes passed away at his home on March 3, 2008 surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness.Born August 16, 1921 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Kenneth was the ninth and youngest child of Joseph Hughes, MD and Delila Rebecca Gardner. He was sealed to his wife of 45 years, Suzanne Hjorth, of Mapleton, Utah, in the Manti Temple on March 22, 1963. Kenneth and Suzanne raised six children in the Washington, DC area: Eric, Brian (Megan), David (Philippa), Neil (Willow), Amy (Nicholas) and Jason (Laura). In addition to his devoted wife, children and 10 grandchildren, Kenneth is survived by his brother Reed Hughes and sister Frances Hillier. He is preceded in death by his sisters Jean Crandall, Bernice Nuttal, Delila Mae and Anne Rowe and his brothers Joseph W. and Preston G.
Kenneth attended Spanish Fork H.S. and later earned a B.S. degree in Chemistry at Brigham Young University. His professional career began after earning a degree in Pharmacy from the University of Utah. Working as a pharmacist, he then enrolled in the Georgetown University Dental School class of 1960. During a 30-year dental career, Dr. Hughes enjoyed serving his patients in his Annandale, Virginia practice. In retirement, he returned to Utah and made his home in Draper.
Kenneth served an LDS mission in the Gulf Coast regions of Louisiana and Texas. His missionary service was closely followed by his U.S. Army deployment to the Philippines during World War II. He was attached to the 108th Infantry Regiment.
Kenneth will be remembered for his quiet strength, his sense of humor and his love of the outdoors. He loved being a father and grandfather and enjoyed supporting his children in their many activities.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 8th at 11 a.m. at the LDS Chapel in Draper located at 272 E. Traversepoint Dr. (at the intersection of Traverse Ridge Rd. and Highland Dr.). A viewing at this chapel will be held on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00-10:45 a.m. The interment will be held at Springville Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the LDS Church Perpetual Education Fund or the Hydrocephalus Association.
Published in the Deseret News on 3/6/2008.

Goodbye Grandpa

I'm sad to let you all know that my dad passed away Monday morning. I just thought I'd leave you with some favorite pictures of he and Alison. These were taken Jan 2007.