Monday, May 25, 2009

Chase David Harris!

Don't you just love that name!  It took us a while to make a permanent decision and we think it fits him perfect.  We had to stay in the hospital an extra night because Chase had jaundice and he had to sleep in a "tanning bed" for a while.  He's not completely over it and they have nurses coming over to our house every day checking his blood levels and they set us up with a light bed that he has to sleep on.  It really isn't bad, but I wish we could just hold him all the time instead of laying him back down on the bed so often.  He's suppose to stay on it pretty much all the time unless he's eating.  He is such a laid back baby and I'm glad that he is.  I don't think there would be any way Ben would have been content laying on that bed all the time like Chase.

Speaking of Ben, he is handling all the changes well and he loves the baby.  Except he's learning the difference between "soft" and "smother".  I think he actually had the time of his life getting to hang out with different people all day while Boyd and I were in the hospital.  I can't thank our friends enough for all their help.  He finally decided that he had had too much excitement yesterday and he passed out on Boyd (there's a good picture of it when you scroll down).  Ben NEVER does this.  So it cracked me and Boyd up how tired he was.  He fell asleep on Boyd at 5:00 and didn't wake up until the next morning at 8:00.  Loco.  Anyways... here's some pics

My mom (Nana) giving Chase a little bath
I love his little chubby cheeks

I love this picture... he was so knocked out
Chase in his home "Phototherapy" bed
Nana and Chase at the hospital
Boyd trying to get to sleep on the short couch they had in the room.
Chase in his tanning bed 
He had to keep this little eye mask on

(so the pictures aren't in order... but you get the idea)



16 comments:

Tiffany said...

He's so cute! I'm so excited to come see him! And I love that little mask he had to wear in the tanning bed. Its so cute. :)

McCain Family said...

Oh my gosh, he is so dang cute and I love his name! Keep the pictures coming. Ben looks soooooooooo relaxed on Boyd. Jena and the fam came this weekend and we talked a lot about the good old days. I really want to call and talk to you but I know your busy with Chase so call me when you can talk 4106955338. Love you!

Clark Family said...

I just want to squeeze those cheeks. I love them. Congrats!!! We miss you and love you tons.

Charity Brown said...

I LOVE the name!!! SO CUTE!!! And, he's adorable! That's so funny about Ben getting so worn out! Love it!

Kimra Bham said...

Congratulations, Guys!!! I love the name Chase!! He is so darling-- love the cheeks!!! :) Congrats again and good luck with everything!!

Unknown said...

SO sweet! He looks less like Ben than I thought he would, but its hard to tell from pictures.

I can't believe that pic of Ben! Leah would need some sort of horse tranquilizer to fall asleep like that. She and Ben are similar in the energy department, I think they could have a lot of fun wearing eachother out!

Travis and Sherise said...

Wow Kathryn!! Yeah! Love the name - seriously I do. He's got the cutest cheeks ever (right up there with Annalyn of course, she's got the chubby cheeks going on too). I miss you! I so wish I could come over and visit. Someday...someday...
I love the pic of Ben passed out - so cute! All the excitement wore the little guy out. He's getting soooo big! It was just yesterday he was a baby. Miss you girl! Congrats - send me your address soon ~k~

Unknown said...

Congrats you guys! Chase is adorable! He DOES have great cheeks!
You look pretty good in those hospital pics, too, especially considering you just had a baby! And tell your mom she looks beautiful. I aspire to be such a lovely Grandma! Chase's bed is pretty cool. All our friends who have had jaundice babies had to leave them in the hospital. that would be awful! I'm glad you got to bring him home. The Boyd/Ben photo is pretty funny too!

Aggieland Mom said...

I LOVE his name! So cute! He is just adorable too. So Chase & Ivy Harris, how does that sound? Sounds good to me! Let's hook it up!

Brooke said...

Chase is a solid name. Money says he will be quite the good looking chap.

Jason said...

cutie cute cute... too bad about the jaundice! I'm sure he'll get better soon and you'll be able to hold him all the time. unfortunately, i have found that while you want to hold him all the time, it's really better if they don't mind not being held all the time because you have your hands full taking care of the toddler... I hope you guys are transitioning well. and congratulations!
-jaynee

Unknown said...

CONGRATS!! Nicole C. and I were just talking about you and when you were due. Chase is a great name and he looks a lot like Ben. I love the picture of Ben kissing him, So precious. You look amazing and I hope you gets lots of rest.

The Coonsters said...

What a cute boy..congrat's.

Kristen said...

What a cutie pie! Congrats! My sister just named her baby Chase too! It must be a good name : )

Hope you're doing well. He's just precious!

Tanya said...

Congrats guys! He really is adorable, he for sure has the Renfroe eyes.

Kimberly said...

Hey!! Wow!!! He is adorable!!! Congrats!!!!! Call me when you get a chance!!! Or email me, kimberlyverhoef@yahoo.com
I miss you guys!