More Pictures

Ok so here are so more pictures from the last few weeks. My mom and mother in law went home so I am officially on my own while TC is at work..gulp. It'll be ok. I will adjust I'm sure. And TC's mom and his sister and her two girls are coming next weekend so we are way excited about that. Anyway, here are some pictures over the last three weeks (including some from Easter a couple days before Clark was born). Enjoy!

Haopy Anniversary, 2 week stats and other updates!

So today is TC and I's 5 year anniversary! It is crazy that 5 years have already flown by. I am so grateful to have him for my husband and for how hard he works for our family. I love you TC!! So our plan a year ago was to try to save up to go to Hawaii for our 5 year anniversary. obviously with having a 2 and a half week old that is not happening. Maybe next year! Anyway, so we are planning on going out to dinner tonight in between feedings and that is probably about it. That is ok, Clark is the best anniversary present we could have!

Also we took Clark to his 2 week check up yesterday and he is doing well. It looks like he may be following in his sister's footsteps and will be a big boy! Here are his stats: Length:22.4 inches-90% percentile Head Circumference:15 centimeters I think-75% percentile Weight: 9 pounds 14 ounces-75% percentile

Yes he is a pound and a half over his birth weight so we were happy about that.

We are doing well and all trying to adjust to our new life. My mom and mother-in-law are still here helping me so the real test will be when they leave and I have to take care of both kids on my own! It does seem a bit overwhelming. Clark is doing well-eating well and sleeping pretty well at night. He will go 3 or 4 hours in between feedings and usually goes right back to sleep. He has alert and active periods during the day where he is usually happy though if he is up too long he thinks he wants to eat again even though he is not really that hungry. He has already been up for two hours right now and still has not gone back to sleep but he has been content the whole time so that is good. Savanna seems to be adjusting well to being a big sister. She loves to help change Clark's diaper and likes to hold him. She does not like his crying though and always says, "No crying, Clark!" when he starts crying. We are blessed to have our cute, little family and try to remember to thank our Heavenly Father every day for our blessings!

Got Tagged!

Lets Play Tag! FOUR SHOWS I LIKE TO WATCH: 1. American Idol 2. Glee 3. The Office 4. I really don't have another one FOUR THINGS I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT: 1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ 2. Music 3. Family & friendships 4.Being a good mother FOUR PHRASES I SAY A LOT: 1. "Yeah right" 2. " Oh,sure" 3. "Oh crap!" (though recently I spell it out instead of say it so Savanna does not pick it up) 4. "Oh seriously?" FOUR THINGS I’VE LEARNED FROM THE PAST: 1. Be happy in whatever place I am in my life. 2. Be compassionate towards everyone because we are all fighting our own battles. 3. Savor every moment especially with children because they grow up fast. 4. Express gratitude and appreciation to Heavenly Father and others frequently. FOUR PLACES I WANT TO GO: 1. Hawaii 2. On another cruise!!! 3. To see the ball drop in New York City on New Year's Eve 4. To see the Phantom of the Opera again FOUR THINGS I DID YESTERDAY: 1. Nursed 2. Changed poopy diapers 3. Watched American Idol 4.Took a nap (Can you tell I have an only 2 week old?) FOUR THINGS I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO: 1. Being able to sleep for more than 3 hours straight 2. Warm summer weather! 3. Feeling like my life is normal and I can handle two children 4. Going on a vaation FOUR THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SPRING 1. Sunshine 2. Beautiful flowers 3. Walks 4. Playing outside FOUR THINGS ON MY WISHLIST 1.Crusie! 2. Losing all my pregnancy weight 3.Learning to be less anxious 4. Learning to listen to the Spirit better FOUR PEOPLE THAT ARE NOW “TAGGED” 1. Candace 2. April 3. Marissa 4. Tiffany

Comparison Photo

Many people have mentioned that Clark and Savanna looked a lot alike as newborns. Here is a picture of each side by side on their first day of life.

Savanna

Clark

Thomas Clark Perry II (Clark for short)

Tuesday morning, Ashley started having signs that she might be starting labor that day. Soon after her contractions started to get more and more consistent. She was able to hang out with her mother and Savanna while she waited for the contractions to get closer together. In time, I ended up leaving early from work to get her to the hospital. After ~3 hours of labor in the hospital, Clark was born last night (April 6th) at 9:51pm. As the banner says, he was 8 lb 8 oz and 20 1/2 inches. When we arrived, Ashley was dilatated to 6cm so the nurse called her OB. When she arrived, Ashley had fully dilatated. Her OB broke her water, Ashley pushed a couple times to get him to crown, then 10 min later, he was out with only a 1st degree tear to repair. If Ashley's water had broken sooner, he probably would have been born earlier. He has been feeding really well and moves his head quite a bit for a little guy his age. He was born 5 days before his due date so they are monitoring his glucose levels since he was bigger than expected for his gestational age. He seems pretty chill - doesn't cry much and seems quite content once he's fed. Things have gone alot smoother than we expected. Savanna was really excited to see him today and seems to understand pretty well what has taken place. Even though she had to wear a mask since she has been sneezing and coughing, she still had a good time holding him and talking about he was "out of Mommy's tummy." Thanks to Ashley's mom and my sister, April who have been watching Savanna, bringing things to us, lending moral support, and taking pictures. The hospital photographer came in and we're like, "no thank you my sister is a professional photographer." We have been blessed and are grateful to all those who have prayed for us and little Clark throughout this pregnancy. Thanks! Here a few pictures we managed to take...

Mommy, daughter time

Contraction Last moment as a family of 3 Very soon after being born

Bath time...

Savanna seeing Clark for the first time Holding him Now a family of 4 Wide awake