getting ready to run some errands

first bath

Ethan finally had a bath the other night. He freaked at first, but then just seemed totally bewildered as to what was going on. He made some hilarious faces! Then we both crashed for a little bit.

house update

We have 3 house showings this weekend. It feels good to at least have people coming through. We would appreciate your prayers that it sells quickly and for a reasonable price.

hiccups

I felt them several times a day while I was pregnant, so it's no surprise that Ethan still gets plenty of hiccups now. Sometimes it's cute, but not really so much in the middle of the night.

wide-eyed boy

Since he's only 1 week old we enjoy any time his eyes are actually open. It creates quite a stir when he opens them up :)

lots of love

Ethan is enjoying lots of love from all of his relatives. Aunt Lara sent a hand-made baby blanket that will match Ethan's future nursery (when we move, I have a nursery theme all planned out!).


Uncle Joe gets some snuggle time

And Uncle Jay was pretty anxious to hold Ethan. He's been waiting a long time.

Grandpa and Grandma Mellema

6 days old

I went to the pediatrician today for the first time. Ethan is doing great, and is close to getting back up to his birth weight. He was down to 7lbs 14oz when we left the hospital, and was at that weight again 2 days ago when we had a home visit by a nurse from the hospital. Then today he was up to 8lbs 3oz today, so he gained 5 oz in 2 days and has to gain another 6 by next Friday. I think he'll make it :)

My family is visiting this weekend, so I'm sure I'll have tons more pics. I'm working on uploading a video, but I might have to shorten it a bit.