Even Percy tried to wake him up!

So, after crying and crying during our trip to the park, Emmit fell asleep after returning home and getting some dinner. This was perfect for us, as Kevin and I had been praying for a trip to Chiso, our favorite sushi restaurant. I had not had a spicy tuna roll in 10 months. Anyways, Emmitt fell asleep, slept through the entire meal, all the way home, and proceeded to sleep for 4 more hours straight. We tried to wake the little bugger up but he held fast to his dream state. Not even a bath would wake him up. These are pictures of him sleeping through everything we could think of the wake him. Now that I think about it Emmitt was much the same in the womb. Emmitt would sometimes go hours without moving. I would push his little bum (always sticking up in my ribs) and shake my belly with no results. Always leaving me feeling worried. I guess the little guy likes his sleep. My friend Jacie thinks he was to busy sleeping to leave the womb. Guess we'll see if the sleepy baby acts sticks around or if Emmitt decides to wake up and shake up our lives a bit more. For now what could be sweeter than a sleeping baby.

Not even a bath could wake him.

Okay, not SO bad to snuggle for 4 hours with a sleeping, warm, sweet baby.

First trip to the park. We saw a seal playing in the sound. Emmitt did seem to like the moby wrap and took a little nap. I think he thought he was back in the womb.

7 days old- only wants momma's milk today- can't really argue with that

Still snuggling with momma- after a full belly

Emmitt hates to be changed. This was during his quite alert time when he was able to stay calm.

He is a sleeping beauty.

6 days old

We LOVE YOU Emmitt

Peanut arrived on Jan. 20, 2010 at 0130AM. Peanut weighed in at 8.06 lbs and was 20 inches long. Peanut came after Kevin and I tried very hard(for 18hours) to have a natural birth. I guess it just wasn't in the cards for us and we had to decide instead to make sure Peanut came out healthy. Peanut eventually was birthed by cesarean section, during which Peanut did wonderfully. I had a little artery nicked and lost some extra blood, however did fine afterwards and have been recovering from it all quite well. We decided to name Peanut- Emmit Peyton. Peyton is a Jackson family name and Kevin's middle name. Emmitt was the only boy name we could agree on. I think it fits him.

Emmitt is a sweet baby. Emmitt is often alert and quite, checking out his new surroundings and I think trying to figure out if he likes it better here or in my womb. Emmitt has had some trouble getting used to breastfeeding, however is getting better and more excited about it every day. Emmit makes lots of high pitched whines when happy or sad. He has definitely found his lungs and lets us know when he is unhappy- mostly when hungry.

Emmit has already turned our world upside down and made the love that Kevin and I have for each other much stronger. We are so happy to be in this stage of life and super excited to get to know Emmitt and share him with others (family friends) we have received so much love and support in our life and feel so thankful that Emmitt will feel this love and support as well.

We plan on making regular posts and sharing photos and video- as we figure it all out. Love to all and thank you for your thoughts and loving messages. We are blessed!



Welcome to the world little Peanut

Mia- our wonderful Midwife

Mindy- our amazing doula and close friend

Proud Papa

first bath

foot prints- Emmitt's feet are super wrinkly

Couch time- 5 days old


First trip to the pediatrician. Emmitt is very healthy--- and cute!