I decided yesterday that, even though John was born on 10/25, I didn't really become a parent until Friday, 11/2. My rationale is pretty straightforward: on 11/2, after John's pee leaked around his diaper and onto my pants, I decided to go ahead and wear them until the end of the night.
Except for sleep, we're at least passing parenting 101. Miranda has been awesome in maintaining John's nursing schedule (he's gained 6 ounces in less than a week), the never ending stream of laundry that John generates is getting done, and we've found some time to squeeze in a couple of visitors. We're making sure we get the fun stuff in too (tummy time, story time). But we're really looking forward to moving beyond a feeding schedule of every two hours.
Of course we couldn't have made it this far without the help of our friends and family. Thanks to everyone who has brought over delicious homemade food, held John for 30 minutes of just called to see how we're doing. We appreciate all the kind thoughts and prayers.
But we know you're all here for the pictures:
John's first doctor's visit (he had three this week to check his weight, jaundice and, uhm, "first scar"-- he got the all clear this morning)
Story time (looks like Moon Man by Tomi Ungerer...)
Miranda with Lajean-- who helped keep us fed this week
John flashing his gang signs (apparently West Side is the best side)
2 comments:
Hi all! Wish we were closer so we could give you all a hug and hold John! Oh well ... we will just have to make do with the photos! thanks for keeping us in the loop! Love, Lori
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