12 days old

It is amazing how quickly time is flying by these days . . . Braden is now 12 days old, and we can't imagine life without him (other than the fact that we were a little more well rested)!  I sometimes have a hard time with how quickly he is changing - Braden already looks different than he did last week.  One friend who visited us in the hospital heard his sweet little newborn baby cry, and commented that one day you'll notice that his cry no longer sounds like a newborn (which then made me cry!) - so I video taped him crying (Billy was a little confused by this!) so that I'll be able to remember this stage of his life. Last week I found myself in tears a lot (hormones again!!), but wasn't always sure why - I am so in love with our little guy, but find myself so sad that he is already changing and growing so much.  I am trying to just soak up every moment!  

On Monday he had his first pediatrician appt, and did great.  He weighed in at 7 pounds, 14 ounces (I think the lowest he dropped to was 7 pds, 7 oz.), and measured 21 inches.  We'll go back on Friday for a weight check, then in 2 months for a check up and shots.  After his appt, we did some shopping (I wanted to take advantage of the fact that aunt Allison was with us and a great help!) . . . I think we wore Braden out, as he slept in his stroller most of the time, allowing us to hit all the stores we wanted to.  

Tuesday Allison spent the day with us at home, getting in some cuddle time with Braden (which allowed me to do some chores), and helping me take pictures that we could use for Braden's birth announcement . . . below are some of the pics we took - love that sweet face!

Today we're snuggled up at home listening to the rain.  Later this afternoon I am taking Braden to meet my class at school - it will be fun to see the kids!