Daycare and Job take two

Well, we made it through our first and second day of daycare and work. Today wasn't as bad as yesterday. I think it is because I know I will be a home with Jameson the rest of the week and weekend. Daycare is going pretty good. Yesterday I picked my little man up and he was awake (how else would he be)? They said he had taken a 30 minute nap that afternoon but soon woke up to look around again. When we got home he was out like a light! He slept from 5-7 and I had to wake him to feed him. I also gave him a sponge bath because I felt like he was just covered in germs. :) After he ate he fell right back asleep and I put him down at 8. He didn't wake up again until 1 or so. He was exhausted. The worker said he was just nosey and liked looking around at everything. They say he did good and is smart baby. I agree on that part. Today I arrived at the daycare, started walking down the hall to his room, and hear him screaming. I thought, "that's my Jameson". I got into his room as saw him in a swing. Well, we haven't mastered liking the swing yet so he was miserable. He quickly fell asleep once I got him home and settled. He is so sweet and cute. I just want to squeeze him. All is well and I think we are going to make it. We are still working on our schedule. I am trying to master the "Babywise" schedule. I am not very good at it, but the feeding thing seems to be working. On to other things. I removed all of my pregnancy pictures from the blog, give or take a few. I thought it was time to take them off and fill them with cute pictures of Jameson. We don't have a good family picture yet, but it is coming. I rarely have time to shower and put make up on so I definitely do not want to take any pictures of me. I was sad to delete the pictures, but happy to see what replaced them. Motherhood is an experience no one can prepare you for. I am learning daily and praying that I make the right decisions for Jameson to grow up a happy, healthy, independent, secure boy. That is a lot in one statement. Pray with me as I pray for you all as well. Thanks for reading and staying in touch with my family.

First day at daycare and work!

Today is a tough day. I had to take my little man to daycare for the first time today. I know he is handling it better than I am, but I can't help but worry about him. No one can love him like I do and calm him down when he is throwing his little fits like I do. The minute I walked out the door at the daycare, the tears started coming. I couldn't stop them. I tried to be strong, but I couldn't. He is so cute. He is now 7 weeks old and weighs a little over 11 pounds. He is getting so big and I can feel it in my arms and back! Ha Ha....We have been working on our routine the past week. Everyone lied to me and told me he would "fall" into a routine! That is a big fat lie! He didn't fall into anything. So, I am putting him in a routine. We are on a 3 hour eating routine with playtime and naptime in between. The only problem is the naptime thing. He is still fighting sleep and sometimes refuses to sleep alone. I have to hold him to nap. I blame myself for that, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am now giving this advice out to all of my friends who do not have children yet. Start a schedule the minute they are born!!!! Monday he actually took 3 naps in his crib without me holding him. I was so proud of him. We are growing and learning. He has started smiling now and it melts my heart everytime he does. He especially likes to smile when he wakes up in the mornings. I lay there beside him and talk and smile until he gets tired of it and starts to fuss. :) He has also started cooing and reaching for things. I think he is going to be a genius. We have already started talking about college and ACT scores. Ha!
Moving along to the house. It is still in the process of being built. We are closer than we were last month though! We have some floors down, all the painting is done, doors up, and kitchen cabinets in. It is starting to look like a house. I am getting really excited and can't wait to move into it!
Everything else is great! I am exhausted, but that is expected. Jameson is healthy and Russ is doing fine too. I hardly get to see him because he is always working on the house. Another word of advice to all of you......NEVER BUILD A HOUSE AND HAVE A BABY AT THE SAME TIME!!! That is all I am going to say. Hope you all are doing well and I miss everyone. Thanks for reading and stay in touch! Keep us in your prayers today! Here are a few pictures. I am going to add other pics as a slideshow as well.
The last picture of Lilly is so funny to me. This baby thing has made her tired too.

Our first bath!

Rusty made me put this shirt on him!



Let me think a minute!

Lilly is pooped too!

Sleep....or lack of it!

I love to watch Jameson sleep. He makes the cutest little faces and sometimes not so cute faces. He smiles all the time while he is sleeping. (He must be dreaming of his momma)! Anyway, we are doing well. Still trying to be consistent with our schedule. Some nights he does well and others I think I will scream if he doesn't close his eyes. I have never seen a new baby fight sleep as much as he does. I thought that came when they got older, but he is starting very young! He will stop eating just because he is getting sleepy. I have also never heard a baby grunt as much as he does. He makes this little noise when he is waking up that sounds like a mix between a dolphin and a baby horse. Use your imagination. If I could record it and put it on here I would. It is so funny to hear. Everything he does he grunts. Another little thing that he does is pitch a fit everytime he is in his carseat. He HATES his carseat. We get in the car and within minutes he is screaming his head off. He does that for about 10 or so minutes and then finally calms down. I can't calm him, my mom has tried, and Rusty can't either. I hope he grows out of that soon. I think it is because he likes to move so much and stretch and the carseat just holds him there. I don't know. If anyone has any suggestions, let me know!! We went to church yesterday for the first time. I was very nervous that everyone was going to touch all over him, but to my suprise they didn't. It was good. He did so good during church and didnt' get cranky until he got hungry. I was exhausted when I got home though. It is just such a huge thing to get ready and go somewhere. I know that will get easier with practice too. I have some more pictures for you. Most of them are of him sleeping because I think he is just so cute. He is getting bigger and heavier. My back is killing me! We go back to the pediatrician tomorrow so I will know if he has gained any weight. I hope everyone is doing well. Hopefully soon my life will have some type of schedule and I can call some of you and visit with some of you. I can't wait to get out of the house!!! I love being a mom, but I have cabin fever really bad! No one warned me I would be this crazy.
Oh....the house is coming along. We have some floors down, doors up, and lights! It is getting very close. I can't wait for the day! Talk to you soon.


So Cute!
Ok.....I can't get my pictures to upload. You will just have to look at this one until I can get it to work. Sorry.

Weekly Update!

It is killing me not having a computer at my house. I only get to use the Internet on Thursdays because it is family night at my mom's house. So I guess you will be getting weekly updates until I go back to work. Jameson is doing great! I am so full of love, anxiety, pride, and happiness. It is hard to describe. Anyway, he is perfect(you will hear me say that over and over again.) We went to the pediatrician this week and he is a healthy little man. He has gained a pound in 10 days! He now weighs 8 lbs. and 5 oz. That satisfied my fear that he wasn't eating enough. He also grew. He is 21 inches long now. I hope he is tall like his daddy so he won't have short man complex! :0 We go back in 2 weeks and I can't wait to see if he has gained more. I sure hope so. I am doing well. I miss being pregnant like crazy! I still catch myself rubbing my stomach and remembering that he is not in there anymore. Sometimes I will feel something in my stomach and I think, "Oh he is moving" and realize that he is not there. If I ever sit and think about it, I start to cry. That has been my biggest struggle I guess. I loved being pregnant and now that I am not, it depresses me. Don't get me wrong, I am so glad that Jameson is here, but it is like I am alone again. Something possesses your body for 9 months and then all of the sudden it is gone. You feel lonely. I have had many people tell me I am crazy! You can too. My recovery has been amazing. I expected to be sore and complaining for 6 weeks, but I don't even feel like I have had a baby. I am ready to start exercising! I fit into a pair of my jeans today and that made me very happy. I can also wear my wedding rings again. Things are falling into place. Still working on this feeding thing. I am going to have to introduce formula soon because I have a training in 3 weeks for work and he will start daycare in 4 weeks. Pray that he transitions ok and that his tummy will take the change. I have a few more pictures for you. Thanks for all the sweet comments. Keep praying and thinking about us! I still need help. Look how much he has changed in 2 weeks!

2 Weeks Old!
Tiny Toes!

He is Here!!!!!!!

My sweet little boy arrived on August 5 at 11:41 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs and 3 oz and is perfect! I instantly fell in love with him and do every day all over again. My labor was perfect and was over in 6 hours. I only had to push for 30 minutes and he was here. It was the most amazing experience of my life. This is something you truly have to experience for yourself to get the full effect. He is sleeping pretty good and is on a 2-3 hour schedule. I call him my little pig because it seems like that is all he wants to do. Enough talk, I have pictures for you to enjoy. He is perfect and amazing! I will update you soon. Thanks for all of your prayers and thoughts. Keep praying that we can be the parents we need to be for Jameson. God is so amazing and had blessed us with this perfect gift! Thank you Jesus.


Proud Mom and Dad!


Glad that is over!


Proud Papa!


Sweet Boy!



In my bouncer!
He has changed since we left the hospital. I think he changes every day. I know he keeps getting cuter and cuter. No one has been able to tell who he looks like yet. I think he has my nose and Rusty's eyes. Only time will tell.

Out for a while

Just wanted to let everyone know that today is my last day at work so I won't be blogging as much. I thought this day would never come and now it is here! I only have dial up at my house and that is incredibly too slow for my patience at this point. I will blog when I get a chance. I will definitely let everyone know when Jameson is here (with pictures of course)! We have a doctors appointment tomorrow. Pray that he keeps us or that labor is quickly approaching. Hope everyone is doing well and thanks for reading. Keep in touch with me because my blog is about to change completely real soon.

Same Ole Stuff

The same ole stuff is still going on in our lives. I am really starting to get a little bored with it! I am still pregnant(but praying not much longer), we are still building the house(but praying not much longer), and we are still going to Lowe's and Home Depot every weekend (but praying never again after the house is finished). I went to the doctor this week and have made some progress(don't want to share too much information). So we got good news and are just waiting for the big day. Only 10 days left! The house is coming along. Rusty and my brother, Stephen, have been priming for about a week and a half and finished it up yesterday. We are on the road to painting and putting the floors down. Everything is coming along. I really just don't have any major exciting news to share so I will turn to TV for a minute.
I am in a state of slight grieving. As most of you heard and let me know, Estelle Getty from the Golden Girls died this week. Most of you know that I am a HUGE Golden Girls fan and have all 7 seasons on DVD. I think I am even going to take some to the hospital with me for distraction! ;) Anyway, it was halarious to see all the emails and phone calls I got from my friends telling me the news. Sophia was a good character and she will be missed. I will just have to go home and watch the Golden Girls even more in honor of her.(Rusty will love that) The Golden Girls are a Sunday morning ritual for me and Russ. While I am in the shower he puts a DVD in for me to get ready to. He is so good to me. I think he really likes the Golden Girls, but just won't admit it around anyone. While we are talking about TV shows, I also love Army Wives. It comes on Lifetime every Sunday night and I am addicted to it. I have watched every episode since last season and haven't missed it since. If you don't watch it, there is a lady on the show who does a radio talkshow for all the army families. She always ends the show with a deep thought and reflection time. Well, my last blog I thought was pretty good and from the heart. I came home a few days later and asked Rusty if he had read the blog. He said he did and started laughing. I asked him what was so funny and he said it sounded like it could be on Army Wives! I really hope that some of you watch this show and can find the humor in it as well. If you don't, it comes on Sunday nights at 9 on Lifetime. Anyway, the next day I got on the computer and read my blog again. I still think it is a great blog, but it kind of does sound like something she would say on Army Wives. I hate to admit it, but Rusty was a "little" right. Ha ha....... If you watch the show this Sunday, come back and read my blog again and see what you think! Just for laughs.
Overall, things are going well. I am ready to see Jameson and hope he comes out soon. I am ready to move into our new house and hope it happens soon. I miss my friends and want to see them soon too. Oh, and just to let everyone know, I would love to see you in the hospital once I have Jameson. I want visitors to come and see us. So, don't think I will be too tired or don't want anyone to come. Just come on whenever you want. Let me just warn you though.....you will be asked to wash your hands at the door. There are way too many germs out there and I don't know what you have just touched with your hands! :) (ending thought for the day)! Hope to see you all soon and I will talk to you later! God is good and has blessed all of us so much. Don't forget to thank Him today.

Why do we think we are in control?

Could someone tell me why we think we are in control? This is a huge stumbling block for me. I like to be in control and do all things myself, that way I know they are being done the way I want them done. Why do we find it so hard to trust God and allow Him to take care of things? He tells us that HE will take on all of our burdens if we just let him. So....why don't we? I don't have the answers, but I struggle with this issue greatly. As you know, I have started a new job, am pregnant, and we are building a house all at once. Whew! People often ask Rusty and I, "What were you thinking". Our answer is, it was not our choice. God is allowing us to build a house and has blessed us with a child. We see it as a blessing, not as a tragic life altering time in our lives. Last night Rusty and I had a little talk (which we don't get to do very often anymore because we are both so busy). The house thing, as well as other stressors not mentioned, are really starting to get to my Russ. Now, most of you know that he is very easy going and laid back all of the time. He usually has to calm me down. The house is about to push him over the edge. Anyway, during our dicussion, we had to remind ourselves that God is in control of all things and He is allowing us to experince these wonderful, but trying times, for a reason. It has been a roller coaster ride for both of us over the past few months and it is starting to wear on us. We are going to make it and have faith that God is going to provide. Keep us in your prayers during these last few weeks of my pregnancy and building a house.

On a lighter note (not much lighter), I had another doctors appointment yesterday (37 weeks) and no exam! I still have no idea if I have made any progress or if labor is close. I think my doctor is trying to torture me! Ha. As long as my little monkey is healthy I am good with that. We go back next week and might actually leave with a little knowledge. I am counting down the days and can't wait. The thought of seeing Jameson's little face is the only thing that keeps me going some days! Thanks for reading and keep praying!

The Madness

I am going to start off today with a little vent time.(Sorry for any guys who read this, you won't understand). Anyway, I went to the doc yesterday for my 36 week check (yes I am already 36 weeks!!). Rusty went with me to be the supportive husband, and we had to get our car seat and stroller at Babies r us after the appointment. So, my appointment was at 2:30. We sat and sat and read and Rusty even took a nap. We waited to see the doctor 2 hours. Rusty and I went back into the exam room and it took 5 minutes! He measured my stomach, listened to the heartbeat, and kindly said, "I will see you next week". I wanted to slap him; however, I know that would not have been the best choice. He didn't even check me to see if I was making any progress (not that I really enjoy that anyway, but I still wanted to know). By this time, it is approaching 5:00 and we have to get on I 65 to get to babie r us! Most of you know what a disaster 65 is at 5:00 in the afternoon. We stuck it out and after almost hitting an 18 wheeler (which Russ says we weren't even close to) and a short melt down from me followed by tears and yelling at my sweet husband we made it to our destination. We finally made it home and about 30 minutes from home I actually started talking to my husband again. Bless his heart! He doesn't understand my actions or meltdowns, but he is a trooper. I do have to tell you that hormones are an evil, evil thing. Needless to say, it was a bad day for the Camps. On a lighter note, everything else is going well. The house is coming along and looking better by the day even though Russ might think differently. He is such a hard worker that he thinks if he doesn't do something everyday on the house that it is not going to get done. The baby is my softspot and the house is Rusty's softspot. He is doing a great job on it. Maybe we will have pictures up soon. We had our final baby shower on the 4th and it was wonderful. We are so blessed to have friends and family who love us and want to provide for us. We are not going to have to buy much at all! God has blessed us so much with the house, Jameson, and all our friends and family. We love all of you and thank God everyday that you are in our lives. So, lots of things going on. The countdown has begun for the baby and the house is hopefully going to be done soon. It is all coming together! This is the longest blog in the world, but you've read this far down so you might as well finish it. Thanks for reading! Have a great day!

I am alive!

Well, I started my new job in Ashland today. I am going to be teaching parenting classes (which is what I did at my old job). I am housed at DHR, but am not an actual worker like I was before. I am going to work full time throughout July and then part time after the baby comes. I am real excited about that. God kind of just threw it in my lap. I still haven't heard if we got the grant for next year, but I am sure we will since it is the only parenting program in Clay County. Everyone just pray really hard that we get it. We won't know unitl mid July or August 1. Until then, I will be completing this grant year full time. I hope I can make it. I don't really have a choice. Oh, the greatest thing about this job is that I have air now. I have not broken a sweat all day long.
Baby news: Jameson is growing and moving more and more by the day. I am still feeling pretty good. Just the usual no sleep, tired, can't bend over anymore, can't see my feet anymore, feel really big, back pains if sit too long, leg cramps,restless leg syndrome at night, and lets not forget...peeing every 2-4 hours at night and during the day! Other than that, I am doing fine. Just kidding...I would not trade anything in the world for what I am going through. I love being pregnant and would be in pain 24 hours a day if I had to.... as long as my baby boy is healthy! I go back to the doctor on Wed. and will start my weekly visits next week. I can't believe I am only 5 weeks away from getting to see his little face. I can't wait and I am getting more and more excited each day. We have had 2 showers so far and have another one on Friday. We have gotten some really cute stuff and I can't wait until Friday's shower. God is blessing us daily and we are so greatful for our family and friends who care for us so much.
House news: Sheet rock has been hung and they are finishing it this week. Siding is going up this week as well. It is starting to really look like a house now. It probably will not be done by Aug. 3, but soon after. Rusty is working himself to death. The other day we were discussing how I am not really able to help with the house and how I wish I could do something. I started feeling kind of guilty and quickly remembered that we have a very even trade off here. I have been making a human being for almost 9 months now and he has been building a house. I think I win this one! When he can't bend over to pick something up or can't sleep because he has heart burn so bad he can't lay down.....then he can say something to me. Actually he has been extremely understanding and patient with me. He does anything I ask him to do and has been very attentive. That is all I ask.
So, all in all we are doing well. I know you get so tired of hearing about he baby and the house, but that is our life right now. Just be patient and keep reading. I will post pictures soon. I just keep forgetting to bring my camera to work. Until next time, have a good day and talk to you soon.
Oh, today is my sweet little nieces birthday (Bella). She is 3 and I want to wish her a Happy Birthday.