Cruz's first night home/pacifier/bathtime

Last night was Cruz's first night at home, and from what I hear, it was a difficult one. I slept great :) but no one else in the house can say the same. Cruz didn't sleep longer than thirty minutes at a time, and I think if he slept 30 minutes, Clarissa and Myron were lucky. It was even hard for them to get him to eat.

Clarissa finally broke down and tried the pacifier but even that didn't work! She was pretty adament about not using a pacifier, but Cruz really needed it. Even though it didn't work last night, it was a life saver today! Cruz loved it! We are only giving it to him for a short period at a time, but today has been a complete turnaround from last night.

It is obvious that Cruz is spoiled because someone is always holding him! Up until this point, the only time he would sleep would be in someone's arms, but this afternoon he slept in his bed by himself for two hours! It was so quiet and peaceful in the house that Clarissa started stressing out a little bit because Cruz was sleeping for so long! It was really nice and hopefully, it is a sign on how easy tonight is going to be compared to last night.

Today was also Cruz's first bath. Keep in mind that his belly button is healing and he got his little manhood snipped at the hospital (which is a huge reason why he cries a lot right now), so the bath didn't feel so good to him. It was the fastest bath I have ever seen! I don't think mommy really liked doing it, and afterwards she said she was going to wait til everything is healed before she does that again.

Also, we are very thankful for the visitors! For the past two nights, we have friends bring us dinner, and it has been delicious! Thanks Rita and the Williams Family!

Here are some pictures from today with his pacifier and a video of him sucking it in his crib along with his first bath. If you find me on facebook, there are A LOT more pictures there.

-Aunt Candace

Cruz is Finally Home!

Clarissa and Myron finally brought Cruz home today around lunchtime. The process at the hospital to get released went a lot smoother than they were expecting, and I actually think Myron was more excited to come home than anyone. I guess those hospital couches/beds aren't that comfortable.

Maddie (Clarissa's dog) met Cruz right away and everything seemed to be going smoothly. Clarissa put Cruz in his crib and when he started crying, Maddie jumped into the crib to see what was going on! It completely shocked us because we didn't think she could jump that high! It was scary, but a few spankings later Maddie understood not to do that anymore.

We have only been a home a couple of hours and he is already on his third outfit! My dad and me are enjoying sitting in the living room while listening to the many screams and cries of Cruz from his room.

Right now he is testing out his new swing, and he looks so cute! Enjoy some of the pictures from yesterday and today!

-Aunt Candace

Last Night in the Hospital

Thanks everyone for your prayers and well wishes! The family appreciates them! I was able to spend a good amount of time with my family and Cruz today at the hospital after I got to Little Rock. Cruz is so freaking cute!! I LOVE him!!

As soon as I got to the hospital, it was very apparent that Clarissa and Myron (and my mom) were exhausted. Today was just a day to recover, rest and of course, bond with Cruz. He caught on right away to breast feeding which made it a lot easier for Clarissa. She is already an expert with him and knows how to make him stop crying. It is so awesome!

Everything she went through yesterday/last night is all worth it for this beautiful boy! He is scheduled to come home tomorrow after a few last minute things at the hospital in the morning. I hope to get the pictures off of Myron's camera tomorrow, so I can show pictures from the time that I wasn't there.

-Aunt Candace

Welcome Cruz Davis McWherter!

Cruz joined us last night! Cruz Davis McWherter was born October 21, 2009 at 12:46 a.m. (CST)! He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz. and is 20 3/4 inches long. Clarissa and Myron are doing great! Clarissa is VERY exhausted because the doctor broke her water at 10:0 a.m. and nothing about yesterday was easy for her (maybe except for after she got the epidural!)My mom told me that once Cruz was here my mom and sister were very tired, but Myron was an adrenaline high and wouldn't stop holding Cruz! How sweet!

I am hoping to bring all of my energy to them today,and hopefully help out where needed so my sister can rest. My dad is also going to be in Little Rock this afternoon.

I will start posting pictures as soon as I get some (probably around 3ish).

-Aunt Candace

Aunt Candace Taking Over

Everyone knows my sister has been terrible about keeping up with this blog, so she has appointed me as the new blogger to update everyone on Cruz during his first week with us! Clarissa's due date was Saturday, October 17, but there is still no Cruz. She is schedule to get induced tomorrow morning, if he doesn't suprise us tonight.

I am flying to Little Rock Wednesday morning, and will continuously post pictures (starting with the pictures Myron is supposed to take at the hospital since I can't be there). Of course my mom is already there waiting for this little guy to come too!

Clarissa started having contractions in the middle of the night Friday/Saturday, and I am pretty sure the reason the contractions stopped was because Oklahoma lost in the Red River rivalry :( Cruz is already showing my sister who's in control now by being stubborn and not coming! haha That part makes me laugh because the thought of my sister not having control makes me smile! Oh how Cruz has her wrapped around her finger already!

My sister is doing well though and of course, more ready than ever. Everytime I talk to her she sounds really relaxed. Clarissa and my mom even went to get pedicures and manicures yesterday! Not to mention, playing a few games of Skipbo throughout the day today.

I thought since Clarissa did such a terrible job of keeping yall updated, I would post some pictures from her pregnancy. Enjoy! And keep checking back because no one knows for sure if Cruz is going to suprise us tonight! :)


-Aunt Candace