Bastian and Grace

We are so lucky to have found the most amazing babysitter for Bastian. She is so caring, loving and fun! Bastian and Huck absolutely love her--Huck watches out the window for her everyday and Bastian smiles in delight when she arrives. Each week she has a lesson plan, which includes a song, skill and a new Mandarin Chinese word. She has been working on the word "Dad" for a few weeks...and we actually heard him say it. Again, probably a coincidence because the Mandarin word is "Ba Ba" but it is more fun to think he is talking in Chinese!

Grace takes lots of pictures and videos while I am at work. Here are few!

Let's Try This Again!

I really enjoy reading other people's blogs. I think it is so much fun to hear about people's children and families...so I decided I need to give blogging another whirl! It is the best way to share a little piece of our lives with our family and friends. Since it has been a while, I am just going to give a little recap (And hopefully learn how to make a picture slideshow).

* Bastian is almost 7 months old!

* He smiles, laughs, rolls and tries to crawl. He is best at going backwards!

* He is eating some solid food--his favorite thing is butternut squash! Usually he tries something, laughs and spits it back out.

* Bastian loves Huck! He could watch and play with Huck all day! He even looks at him and says, "Hu, Hu." This is probably a coincidence but Jake and I like to think he is trying to talk to the dog.

* Bastian loves his toys and puts everything in his mouth! He likes to listen to stories, especially "Big Smile Baby" and "Mandy and Pandy say Ni Hao Ma!"

Bastian is 3 Weeks Old!

I can't believe our little man is already 3 weeks old! He has already changed so much since we brought him home. He is more alert and active each day and is very curious about his surroundings.

We have had quite a few adventures in the past three weeks! Bastian went to his first Fourth of July party, went on a walk with his friends, Colin and Nora, and had his first experience at a mall and out to eat! He slept through our visit at the Mac store but liked Sweet Tomatoes! He stayed awake for lunch and then quickly passed out!

I was trying to post a slide show but I am not sure how to do that yet...

Bastian is One Day Old!

Hello Friends!

Bastian is officially one day old! He did very well in the NICU last night and continues to do well today! He is eating like a champ and is definitely more alert.  So far all of his labs have come back normal so we feel very optimistic that he will be coming home with us tomorrow!  We will know more in the morning. 

We can't wait to go home and introduce Bastian to his other brother, Huck! :)

Thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers, and posts!  We love you all!

  

 

I love my hands by my face!

A few pics!

Bastian likes his middle finger!

Welcome Baby Bastian

Hello Friends!

Bastian Asher Swartz made his way into the world at 5:22 this morning! It was an amazing experience and all the cliches of parenthood seemed to fall into place. He weighs 6 pounds 10 ounces. He has a full head of hair and Jake keeps saying he looks like me.

I spiked a fever at the end of the delivery and because of that, and a couple of other things, Bastian was taken immediately to the NICU to be monitored for infection. We have been with him in his NICU suite and he is doing great. Vitals, etc. are all good. He will be monitored for 48 hours and then hopefully we will all be able to go home. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers!

We will try to post pictures soon!

We love you!
Missy, Jake and Baby B