Baby Love!: It's a jungle out there!

So I recently realized that I have not posted any pictures of Drew's nursery! This just goes to show how my mind is so preoccupied with a million other things since Drew's been born. We've had his nursery done since the end of December. I guess I don't really think about it because right now it's like one of those replicated rooms when you walk through a museum or historical home... you walk by it and everything is fully functional and in place, but you never use it.

For the last 2 months of my pregnancy, my sweet hubby had to hear me endlessly nag him about how important it was that we get the nursery done before the baby was born. I guess I didn't realize that we wouldn't be using it right away. Drew is still sleeping in his bassinet in the pack and play and we're using the changing table that is attached. Right now, everything is centrally located in the living room. I'm just not ready to have him be all alone in his huge, vast crib! I also cannot bring myself to have Bill move the glider from the living room into the nursery just yet either. I honestly think I will wait to introduce him to his nursery until I'm on summer break from work. I just can't imagine one of us not sleeping in the same room as him. And I'm not ready to be sleeping on the floor in the nursery just yet. :)

I love my crib! I just can't sleep in it yet!

It was so fun picking out things to decorate Drew's room. As soon as we found out we were having a boy, I knew I wanted a jungle theme. I had no idea there were so many designs to choose from. I ended up falling in love with the "Baby Cocoa" design at Babies R' Us. I love all the browns and green. Everything came together so nicely in Drew's room. I just love going in there!

Welcome to the jungle!

The rocker will eventually be where his swing is

Oscar's new favorite spot...under Andrew's crib

Under the crib...no one can find me here!

In other events, we met with the pediatric urologist this past week to go over Drew's test results. We were so happy to hear that everything is looking good. The fluid is still there, but it's not posing a problem. The doctor told us we could take him off the antibiotics and that we just need to monitor him with ultrasounds every couple of months to make sure the condition isn't worsening. We were so happy to hear that everything is great! Drew's next doctor appointment is with his pediatrician, Dr. Fisher, next week for his 2 month well visit. Mommy is nervous because it's his first visit where he'll receive some of his vaccinations.

I also had some appointments for my back this past week. I had an MRI over the weekend, which showed that I have a disc in my lower spine that has completely shifted out of place and a piece of that disc has broken off and is just floating around my spine. The specialist told me that is why I've been having all the shooting pains down my side, since the nerve is exposed and irritated. So, I went to get an epidural steroid injection a couple of days ago and am hoping to feel some relief soon. I guess I should also schedule physical therapy too. I'm just trying to figure out when I'll have the time for all this!

On a positive note, we're still having fun showing the baby off to family members and people who haven't got to meet him in person yet. Last weekend, Bill and I visited with his Aunt Beth and Uncle Joe (at my in-laws house). Drew was so good. He loves being handed around. He's just happy when he's cuddled up in someones arms.

Great Aunt Beth feeding baby Drew

Watching basketball with Great Uncle Joe

Loving all the attention

Chillin' with Uncle Tony

This little guy is growing so fast! He's 9 weeks old now. We officially retired all of the "newborn" size clothes. We noticed that they still fit him in the midsection, since he's lean... but since he's so long, they don't fit him that way. And his feet are too big for the onesies! He's fitting really well in his 0-3 month clothes now and it's just so fun to see him changing before our very eyes. His personality is coming out more and more every day. He's just a laid back, happy baby. He's smiling more and loves to be held where he can see things. He's so observant (like his mommy!) and just seems to study everything. He is content being held and it doesn't matter who is holding him. He loves listening to music and will kick his legs and flail his arms to the beat. He's so strong too! He's holding his little head up without support most of the time. The time is just going by so fast. I'm learning to cherish these moments now... these moments where I can set him down and he stays in one place! Before I know it, he'll be rolling over and wanting to move around. And Lord, help us all when that moment comes... I'll be wishing for these days, I know it! :)