The first week at home with a new baby is so wonderful and exciting. There is also the messy diapers, the breastfeeding issues, and the gassy baby crying. Which everyone neglected to inform us about a month ago. Everyone would just say, "Wait and see for yourself", I just thought that meant all the cute stuff. But now that I think about it, everyone had a weird grin on their face at the time. Oh well. I don't mind the messy diapers and Sprout is learning the ways of the breast and anti-gas drops are a blessing.
I cannot believe how everyone has pitched in to help us when we needed some rest. Kimberly and I are fiercely independent people and as couple even more so. We have never ask for much help from anybody. We are truly blessed with great family and friends. I just wished every mommy and daddy in the world had that kind of support so they could enjoy their baby.
Sprout Report:
He has gain back half of the weigh he lost from the hospital. He is 6lb 6oz. If you remember he was 6lb 11oz and he lost down to 6lb 2oz. He is also very much into breastfeeding now. This is thanks to a very patient and loving Mommy and to the assistance of a couple of mothers who helped out with technique. He is more alert now and looking around in wonder at his surroundings. He also hates diaper changing time with a passion. When the diaper comes off he hits the high notes and can blow out an ear drum.
Mommy Report:
Kimberly is doing pretty good now that Sprout is breastfeeding. She is up more than I am at night, so I care for Sprout while she naps during the day. Her recovery from surgery is progressing very well.
From laptop of Michael
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A letter from your Daddy
Dear Sprout,
To my little one... Our little family is waiting for you, and it feels like I already know my little slugger with all the one sided conversations I have been having with Mommy’s belly. When you come into this world in less than one day, you will join a very happy and loving family that includes a beautiful Mommy, a very protective Daddy, and a sometimes grumpy big sister that happens to be a Labrador retriever. Garnet, our Labrador retriever, promises she will make a very good big sister and will show you all the rope when it comes to getting a whole bunch of our attention. My two main jobs so far has been taking care of your Mommy and reading you puppy dog books. When you come into this world I promise I will take care of you, love you unconditionally, help you achieve everything you desire, and teach you everything I know. Please bear with us as we traverse these paths known as parenthood. I know we will make a few mistakes along the way but I am overjoyed to be on this adventure with Mommy, Sprout and Garnet.
I love you son,
With lots of love your Daddy.
To my little one... Our little family is waiting for you, and it feels like I already know my little slugger with all the one sided conversations I have been having with Mommy’s belly. When you come into this world in less than one day, you will join a very happy and loving family that includes a beautiful Mommy, a very protective Daddy, and a sometimes grumpy big sister that happens to be a Labrador retriever. Garnet, our Labrador retriever, promises she will make a very good big sister and will show you all the rope when it comes to getting a whole bunch of our attention. My two main jobs so far has been taking care of your Mommy and reading you puppy dog books. When you come into this world I promise I will take care of you, love you unconditionally, help you achieve everything you desire, and teach you everything I know. Please bear with us as we traverse these paths known as parenthood. I know we will make a few mistakes along the way but I am overjoyed to be on this adventure with Mommy, Sprout and Garnet.
I love you son,
With lots of love your Daddy.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Your First Love Letter
Dear Sprout,
In a few days, you will be born. In that moment, my life will change forever, a most welcome change. I never knew I could want anything as much as I want to hold you, my precious baby boy. Your journey into being began almost twelve years ago when I met your daddy. We fell in love and built a wonderful life together. Until about two years ago, we never thought we could want more than that life. But we did. We wanted you, baby boy. Above all things, we want you to know that single enduring truth—that even when you were nothing but athought, a hope, a possibility, you were wanted and loved.
For nine months now, I have carried you inside me, taking pride and pleasure in the good and healthy home I have provided for you. It has been a wondrous journey for me. Feeling you kick for the first time, hearing your heartbeat that first time, and the ultrasound where we got to watch you moving around and found out we would have a son, all rank among the greatest moments of my life. Yet in a few days, they will pale when compared with getting to hold you in my arms. In a few days, my pregnancy will end and your life will begin. But my desire to protect you and to make your world as safe and healthy and happy as possible will never end.
In the years ahead, you and I will teach each other so many things, and we will learn so many things together. In a few days, even as little as you are, you will become my greatest teacher. So bear with us, your daddy and me, little Sprout: We’re new at this. We will make mistakes, and there’s a lot we just won’t know, but always remember that everything we do from this point on is done out of love for each other and for you.
My love always,
Mommy
In a few days, you will be born. In that moment, my life will change forever, a most welcome change. I never knew I could want anything as much as I want to hold you, my precious baby boy. Your journey into being began almost twelve years ago when I met your daddy. We fell in love and built a wonderful life together. Until about two years ago, we never thought we could want more than that life. But we did. We wanted you, baby boy. Above all things, we want you to know that single enduring truth—that even when you were nothing but athought, a hope, a possibility, you were wanted and loved.
For nine months now, I have carried you inside me, taking pride and pleasure in the good and healthy home I have provided for you. It has been a wondrous journey for me. Feeling you kick for the first time, hearing your heartbeat that first time, and the ultrasound where we got to watch you moving around and found out we would have a son, all rank among the greatest moments of my life. Yet in a few days, they will pale when compared with getting to hold you in my arms. In a few days, my pregnancy will end and your life will begin. But my desire to protect you and to make your world as safe and healthy and happy as possible will never end.
In the years ahead, you and I will teach each other so many things, and we will learn so many things together. In a few days, even as little as you are, you will become my greatest teacher. So bear with us, your daddy and me, little Sprout: We’re new at this. We will make mistakes, and there’s a lot we just won’t know, but always remember that everything we do from this point on is done out of love for each other and for you.
My love always,
Mommy
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