May 2009

It's been a while since I've posted anything on this blog, but that's because we've been back in the US and thoroughly enjoying being around friends and family! The summer has just flown by, and before you know it, Alex will be on his way back to Italy. Here are some pictures from May.

Our friend Christine is an awesome photographer and we asked her to take some family portraits. Here are two of me and Jakey.

Some candids taken around the house:

Hanging out in bed.


Dad & son in matching outfits.


Little munchkin!!

Weeks 9 & 10

We've grown by leaps and bounds these past two weeks!!


This awesome bear suit keeps Jacob warm when we go out at night so we don't have to worry about him constantly kicking off his blanket.


Jacob and mommy.


Sleeping with daddy.


Jacob loves to hang out with daddy.


Mellow.


All smiles!


Meeting uncle Tony for the first time.


Our first trip to Switzerland!!

Weeks 7 & 8

Some pics from the last two weeks.


Only 50 days old and almost too long for the car seat!!!


Our favorite place in the house, the changing table.


Sleeping with mommy.


With daddy in Padova.


Judith came to visit us this week. Jake really loved her as you can tell from this pic!

Weeks 5 & 6

In the bouncy chair we bought during our trip to the Army post.


Father & son: before


Father & son: after

In the Hospital

We spent six days in the hospital last week. Jacob had an infection, so the hospital put him on IV antibiotics. It wasn't the most fun we've ever had, but we got some great pictures! We're home now and everything's fine!!

Not really liking the hospital.

They put an IV in his left foot, hence the massive amount of gauze wrapped around his left leg.

Trying to sleep.

Showing off one of his many bandages.

Feeling better!

Passed out.

Grandma and Aunt Erin

Karen's mom and sister flew out to meet Jake and to lend a helping hand during his first couple of weeks at home. Their timing couldn't have been any better as Jake ended up in the hospital for 6 days. We are so thankful that they were here to help us out!

Love at first sight.


Proud Grandma.


Meeting aunt Erin for the first time.

Week 2

The fans made a sign for Jacob at Alex's game on Sunday.

He's constantly moving his head around, checking things out.

Getting ready to poop!

His favorite place to sleep.

Daddy burping Jake.

Grandma's here!!!

1st week

Just a couple of pictures from Jacob's first week.


We spend a lot of time on this couch.


Unsuccessful attempt at sleeping in the pack 'n play.

Going Home

After four days, we finally get to go home with daddy!!!

He slept the entire way home.


Hooray!!!

Day 3

By the third day, Jake was ready to interact with us and the camera.


Staring contest

Day 2

The normal hospital stay in Italy is three nights, four days after giving birth. I got an extra day because they needed to monitor me when I didn't go in to labor after my water broke.

Me after my first shower in two days--typical Italian shower facilities at this hospital, i.e. no towels and just a drain in the middle of the entire bathroom. There was a semi-curtain, so that was a plus. I took extra bed linens from the linen cart to use as towels.

Father & son.

The foot--perfect miniature replica of dad's foot.

Frog legs.

JACOB!!!!

Jacob Alexandre Bougaieff arrived a couple of days early with absolutely perfect timing. Alex was supposed to leave for a three day road trip to the heel of the boot of Italy that morning. The team left without Alex, and we were able to enjoy Jakey's first three days without interruption.

7 pounds, 10 ounces (3450 grams) and 21 inches (53 cm).