Week 1 Highlights

Luke is 1 week old now! I guess time is going to continue to fly from now on...because it seems like yesterday we were still in the hospital and I could barely walk. Now we are home, the grandparents have left :( and I am getting better every day. Words cannot describe what it feels like to become a mother (as I am sure all the mothers out there would agree). I love this little boy more than I ever thought possible and it feels like our little family of 3 has become that much more whole :) I am so blessed to have a healthy baby and a loving husband!

I'm sure you remember how worried I was about how the dogs would react to a baby. Our dogs were our first babies and we spent a lot of time and energy making sure their lives were the best a dog could ask for, which makes room for potential jealousy issues. Plus, they are big dogs! While Ross was not gaining sympathy pregnancy weight (-4lbs) the dogs were. Archis is up 3lbs and Lizzie is up 10lbs! All the time we have been cutting back their food and trying to get in as many walks a week as possible. Anyway, their weight and size has not been an issue and they listen when we say "be gentle" or "no". At first Archie was acting very scared of Luke - he would sneak an up close peek and then run away with his tail between his legs and lay in a corner. But by now he has really warmed up to him and will help me keep Luke awake when he is eating by licking his tummy and toes. Lizzie on the other hand is like a mother hen. She gets up with me at night and will not fall asleep until he has - she will sit and watch him while he is sleeping during the day until she can't keep her eyes open. And if we invite her to see him while he is on a blanket on the floor, she will lay down and crawl up to him tucking her front paws under so her nails aren't out!

This week Luke also had his first Dr.'s appointment. He did great despite the ssssslllllooooooww process. Mommy and Daddy are not thrilled with the entire experience at this office. In fact, I think I might try to transfer him to a different practice because we were so disenchanted with every aspect of the practice (the first phone calls to make the appointment, the limited number of available appointments, the wait in the lobby and room, the front desk lady, the PA, and the check out lady). The only thing that was positive was the Dr. who came in briefly for a second opinion on Luke's level of yellow). We loved the Dr. who did his circumcision (yes we were allowed to watch! He was such a champion) and I would feel much more comfortable going to her office. I will have to try to figure this all out next week I guess.

Here are his stats:

Height - 19.8 in, 49th%

Weight - 7lbs. 7.5oz., 35th%

This is Luke sunbathing in the light of the window. Isn't he precious?!?! Even though the Dr. thought he was fine we figure a little light couldn't hurt. Oh my goodness I just love him.

Tummy time! Look at how strong he already is!

Aunt Leanna holding Luke before she had to fly home

Thank you to everyone for your love, support, thoughts, and prayers during this special time in out lives!