Jackson Week 6

WOW- week six was a big, big week.  Jackson has really started to notice his surrounding more this week. He finally started to notice the white fluffy dog that constantly follows him around, as well as the rotating mirror and animals above him on his swing.  It is so awesome to watch him learn and grow on a daily basis.

Other big milestones this week- Jackson has been smiling on a daily basis. When he wakes up in the morning he has the biggest smile on his face when you greet him.  The past two nights he has slept for a five hour stretch, which was AWESOME!

We took family pictures yesterday and I will post the link as soon as I get them back- so excited to see them. We made sure to take pictures in front of some KC landmarks so Jackson knows his roots!

It took mommy about 30 pictures to get a good one of Jackson on his chair.

Some bloopers from the photo session. 

After bath time. 

Giving mommy smiles on the play mat. 

On our way to the grocery store. Mommy thought I looked way too cute to not take a picture.

Jackson Week 5

This has been a big week in the Teach household.  Jackson's smile was finally caught on camera, Oliver continued to smother Jackson, Jackson is lifting his head off the ground more, and mommy and daddy went out for a date night with the Clarks!

Jackson Week 4

I can't believe our baby boy is already four weeks old!  He has grown so much- literally- 2 inches.  During week four he has started to roll onto one side, but he can't quite get back over to his back, and we've caught him giving us a few smiles that weren't related to gas!  Hopefully in the next few weeks we'll be able to capture his smile on video and in pictures so we can show it off- it is an awful cute smile!!

Chilling on the couch.

Daddy and Jackson.

Ivy Fund baby shower.  Four babies born in four weeks!

Jackson Week 3

We had a big week this week.  We tried out some different hairstyles, got in some nap time with dad and visited the Teach and Davidson family.  Here are some pics from our adventures.

Jackson with his mohawk. 

Jackson and daddy naping. 

Four generations of Teach's

Grandma Teach and Great-Grandma Davidson

Fourth of July

We had our first family outing to the Blue Moose for dinner on July 4th.  Jackson did a great job- he slept the entire dinner without one peep.  Everyone commented on all of his hair- which is really starting to take on a personality of it's own.  Mom doesn't even try to brush it down anymore- it just pops right back up.

Week 2

Jackson is really starting to show his personality.  We have some favorites and not so favorites that we have developed over the past few weeks.

Favorites: Side lying position, Gas drops (ok, maybe that is mommy's favorite), Cuddling with mommy and daddy

Not So Favorite: Getting face washed, Gas, Wet diaper, Oliver licking my face

Week 1

Jackson is just such a blessing in our lives. Jared and I find ourselves just staring at him when he is 

sleeping...such a beautiful baby! 

We have been doing tummy time several times a day.  Jackson does good for about three minutes and then he's had enough and he lets you know it.  

We got the baby monitor in the mail a few days ago and have it all set up...it has night vision and a flat screen- we may have went a little over board- but it was worth it. Now we can lay in bed and watch tv and the baby at the same time!  Like my brother said...you should be able to do anything with the baby while watching tv (he was kidding ... I think).  

Grandma Wine came up and helped out for the first week or so and was a huge help.  She may have had to douse mom in cold water a few times to get her up to feed Jackson- I never knew you could sleep through a screaming baby- but if you are tired enough you can!  

Heather, Taylor and Kendall were able to make it up over the weekend to see Jackson- Oliver had a blast with TWO little people to play with.  

Grandpa Teach came up over the past weekend to see his first grandson.  We had a great lazy weekend that included sleep, lots of food and some more sleep.  We were channeling Jackson all weekend- sleep, eat, poop, repeat.  

Here are some pics to enjoy from the past week (please note that in almost every picture we have taken there is a least a portion of a fluffy white dog in the picture. Oliver has to be a part of the action at all times).  

Oliver wanting to be in the picture too. 

Chillin' on the floor (had to coax Oliver out of the picture with a treat). 

Mommy and me (fluffy white dog bottom left hand side)

Grandma  Wine with her two grandsons (No fluffy white dog b/c Taylor is holding him) 

Grandpa Teach with his first grandson (fluffy white dog middle left side)

Three generations of Teachs (no fluffy white dog b/c I am holding him as I take the picture)

Week 0-1

Wow- what a week!  Being a mom is awesome.  There are times (mainly at 2 am) where I think "what have I gotten  myself into"... but those thoughts fade right away when I see Jackson's face.  Jared and I feel so blessed to have this little guy in our lives.  

Here are some more pictures from week 0-1.  

After my first bath.  

Tummy Time.  I actually can do about three minutes before I start screaming. 

Aunt Nancy. 

Daddy, Jackson and Oliver.  Oliver has to be right next to the baby at all times. 

Burrito Baby. 

Daddy and Jackson taking a nap.

Oliver decided to snack on some dirty diapers- mommy was NOT happy. 

Daddy and Jackson playing. 

Cutest Baby Ever!!!

Okay, okay, I might be biased, but I think this is one adorable kiddo.  

Here are some pics from his first few days.

Nursery Pics

Jackson hasn't had the chance to use his crib yet, but the room is all ready for him.  

Jackson Eugene Teach

Born 6/14/2010 at 7:27 pm.  8 pounds 8.8 ounces. 20 inches long.  I am the sweetest little boy ever!  

38 1/2 weeks

We had our final doctors appointment today, as well as a sonogram to see how big the baby is measuring.  I won't say how big the baby measured in at because Jared's office is having a baby pool, but I will tell you that he is measuring in the 95th percentile for weight!  The doctor said "we consider this a big baby".

We are going to get induced on Tuesday 6/15 at 8 pm and little baby teach will be here sometime on Wed 6/16!

The sonographer took some 4-D pics of Baby Teach during our session today.  I don't have a scanner at home, so I wasn't able to scan the pics in, so I just took a photo of the image- sorry it's kind of grainy.

38 weeks

Hmmmm...I'm stumped.  


Walking ... check.
Spicy Food (with massive amounts of heartburn after) ... check. 
Thunder Storm ... check. 
Jumping Up and Down ... check. 
Hot Bath ... check. 
Crying and begging baby to come out ... check.  


Tomorrow I am going to get a hand and foot massage to help alleviate swelling and numbness in my hands and feet- maybe that will make the little sucker come out. 

37 1/2 weeks

Well, nothing new to report. My check up this week was the same as last week- 50% effaced and 1 centimeter dilated.  I have started to ask my friends what they have done to "evict" their babies and here is what I have been told so far:

1.) Walk
2.) Jump Up and Down
3.) Same thing you did to get the little guy in there (wink, wink)
4.) Tacos

Tonight I took a brisk walk with Oliver to see if that would get anything moving.  I came home sweaty, out of breath and in pain b/c my feet swelled.  Hmmm....I guess I'll try 2-4 next.  Taco Bell here I come!