Week 1... we got to go HOME!!!

The first week really flew by in a blur of sleepless nights, medication and new baby cuddles! It is hard to put into words the emotions of that first week... but here is our first week, mostly in pictures!

Weight: 7 lbs, 12oz

Length: 20 inches

Hates:  boobs, eating, pooping and sponge baths

Getting a Bath in the hospital

1st Bath at home, given by Daddy and Mema

Loves:  sleeping, cuddling with Mommy & Daddy (and pretty much anyone that wants to cuddle with him) and binkies.

Firsts: EVERYTHING!

1st Notre Dame Game, Saturday November 15th... they lost, not a good game for Daddy!

First Car Ride, Monday November 17th- home from the hospital...Mommy & Daddy sure were scared! There was a little issue with how small you were and your head kept bobbing forward! Luckily your Mommy was sitting in the backseat with you and was able to fix that real quick.

First Checkup, Tuesday November 18th... you passed with flying colors- and gained lots of weight.

Milestones:  I would say the biggest milestone was being born! And with that came learning to cry, pooping, finally  latching on to Mommies boobs (that was the toughest thing for you all week!).

Clothing Size: Newborn… we were not prepared for such a small baby! After being told how huge you were going to be we had bought almost no newborn clothes... Luckily thanks to online ordering and your Mema you had a new set of clothes that fit almost as soon as you got home!

Diaper Size:  Newborn... and thanks to not being able to really be mobile I didn't have to change 1 diaper all week, your Daddy did it all for me!

Nicknames: Charlie, Poppy

Daddy’s "Favorite" Moment:  The moment that you were handed to him… He was so happy to see how healthy you were!

Mommy’s :Favorite" Moment: The moment we got home from the hospital, it felt like we were finally a real family! Though honestly every moment when I get to cuddle with you are all my favorite moments.

More of our favorite moments at home this week...

Monday, November 17th- Happy and a little scared carrying you in the front door.

Tuesday, November 18th- Cuddling with two of your favorites, Mema & Ruby, on your first full day at home. You seemed to have adjusted to being home very nicely.

 

Your Daddy loves you so

Awe...

Thursday, November 19th, My little Sleepy boy

Hanging out with your buddy Ruby

My family... so much love!!!

Favorite Mommy quotes from Facebook:

November 17th: "And now the scary part- they are sending us home!!! — feeling nervous."

November 19th: "When I found out I was having a boy my biggest fear was him peeing on me... Instead my talented son has mastered the art of peeing all over himself, his clothes, his changing table and especially all on his hair!"

Outtakes from the 1st Week Photo Shoot: