3 Weeks and Counting on the Outside!

So I am now into my third week of life outside mommy's belly.... it has been so nice seeing the faces that belong to many of the voices I have been hearing for the past 9 months. I am starting to spend more time awake, even though I still sleep most of the day. Growing is really hard work!! I am now almost 10lbs and am over 21 inches long. I had my 2 wk check up and Dr Lydia says I am doing very well.

Today I went and had lunch with my Grandma at her office. When we go outside Mom pushes me in my big stroller... it is very comfortable and she has a place for her lattes! I am sleeping more regularly at night and this makes Dad VERY happy because he needs his sleep (he can't nap all day like I can). I think the only other being in our house that sleeps as much as I do might be Darwin. All this talk of sleep is making me tired - I think it is nap time for me!

Facial Expressions

I am beginning to stay awake much more in the last few days. With all that time, I have begun to learn how to move my face more. Here is a shot of me demanding more milk -- I am an expert at this look.

Mom and Dad have been getting plenty of sleep at night because I am letting them. I usually sleep three to four hours at a time, twice between 10pm and 7am. 

My Stump is Gone!

Well, it was a very big day today... I am celebrating 10 days out of my Mom's belly by shedding my umbilical stump!! From the looks of it my belly button will be an innie but Dad says it is still too early to tell. My Dad said he will post before and after pictures for everybody, even though Mom thinks it is a little gross.

My parents meal angels have been a lot of fun! Last night Gina and Andy came over with some amazing pasta, salad, bread, chicken and cake. Gina held me and fed me, she is wonderful. Tonight I get to see Margaret again, she is very fun and makes me laugh. The last time she was here she tried to teach me how to suck my thumb... I am still working on it.

Bath Time

Here's that bath I mentioned. I was a very good boy and didn't hardly make a peep. 

The Doc, The Uncle, and My First Spew

Today was my first visit with my doctor. She's GREAT! She said my color was looking wonderful and all my vitals are good. I need to put on a little more weight and I am working on my feeding habits to make sure that happens soon.

Uncle Greg came over again tonight. He has been by several times since I got home and I love it. Dad says we're lucky because he works so near our house and we get to see him so often. I wasn't exactly Mr. Excitement while Uncle held me, even though he jiggled me to wake me up. I did get his attention later when I had my first big spit up on Mom after I was fed. She said something about "exoricist baby", but I don't know what that means. 

My New Friend

This is my new friend Darwin, he has lived with my parents for over a year now and I am not sure how happy he is that I have stolen his spot on the bed. He really likes to lick my head! My first bath was a lot of fun and I didn't cry once. Today I saw Grandpa Ed, my Dad's cousins, Grandma Pam, Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Greg. I spent more time awake than any day so far.... it has made me very sleepy!

Hello Everybody

Hi! Today I am about 5 days old and I spend most of the day sleeping. Mom thinks I spend most of the time eating but that is probably because it takes her so long to get everything ready for feeding. This morning I got my nails clippped, I went to the lactation center to be weighed (I gained 4 ounces.. the nurse seemed very happy about that), and I am about to go take a bath after I eat, again. 

Coming soon...

We'll post something once we get home.