We Made it!

We have all survived the first month of life for this little guy! And we are all happy and optimistic and excited for month 2. This last week we celebrated his one month birthday. He has gained 2 + lbs and is sleeping an extra hour between feedings. He's recognizing the voice of his mom and dad, well at least turns to looks when he hears it. He likes to be sung too, and loves his musical giraffe. He's starting to grasp his hands and can kinda use them to keep his binky in his mouth. He likes warm baths, but not getting out of them. We are all adjusting fabulously and couldn't ask for anything more. The pic's below are of his true 0 month birth, the 0 month onesie before he turned 1 month, and then last a 2 pics are on his 1 month birthday, with a 1 month onesie pic to follow. I'd love to think I'm that on top of it, but we're enjoying life and only stressing about the important things.

 

 

Daddy Time

Who say's it's only mom who likes to dress this kid up! Dad does his share of styling too and he has come up with some cute looks.

 

Handful of Firsts

Today is Liam's 1 month Birthday, party!  I can't believe how fast this month has flown by and how fast he is progressing and growing in such a short period of time. We had a Gr-8 one month check up this morning, unfortunately his check-up came with a shot. And since I'm still catching up on my blog pics here are a few firsts from his first month- His first Easter bunny showed up in the form of his adoptive Aunt Stephanie. He had his first visitor, Grandma Cindy. And once that annoying umbilical cord finally came off we were able to give him his first bath, which he enjoys much better than the sponge baths. More pics and firsts to follow later....

Cherry Blossoms 2012

One of my favorite things about Liam being born early- I got to fully enjoy the Cherry Blossoms this year and he was able to come too. Picture opportunities are so much better with a photogenic baby. By this time my mom was in town so we were all able to get out, exercise, and breathe in fragrant fresh air together. Fresh air is the best sleep aid for this little guy, he didn't see much, but he sure enjoyed the outing. How fitting that he was born at my favorite time of the year in DC.

1 + week old

 At 2 weeks we were already experiencing some new adventures. Liam is awake more- not often- but more. We love looking at his baby blues. They are dark blue just like his dad's. Also Dad tried feeding for the first time, and mom had a night out... well 2 hrs... while the boys stayed home and watched March Madness.  Sports for the boys and mom is still getting out. Life is good for all!

First Family Outing

At 6 days old Liam was ready to see the world (and I was ready to get out of the house). We decided to start small- somewhere not crowded on a Sunday evening, so we headed over to the temple grounds. The fresh air was great and Liam slept the whole time. He is such a good baby.

Our Latest Adventure: Baby Liam

He is 5 days old and we really can't get enough of him. Every movement or stillness, sleeping or awake, crying or not... we are just fascinated with him and so overjoyed. He has brought out a whole new layer of love, care, and concern in both of us that has kept us on our toes (our own overprotective doing until we settle into this and figure it out more). But so far this has been our BEST adventure yet.
We have been so lucky to have such good friends and family who have come to visit and have called to check in. We were shocked at the response our first picture post received on facebook. The thoughtful comments and support that everyone gave us were wonderful, I was truly humbled.
So for those who have asked for more pictures here they are...

p.s. first set of pics is on facebook.