The First Week

Oliver's first week has been full of adventure! After coming home, Daddy got sick with the stomach flu followed by a head cold. I'm feeling much better now and the energy is returning, though I'm feeling pretty tired.

Mommy is doing well as she adjusts to her new role as a caretaker and tries to figure out all the intricacies of breast feeding.

Oliver is doing great. He had his one week Dr. appointment with Dr. Markway. After a little confusion on the scales, Oliver weighed in at 7lbs. 5 oz. - one oz. less than when we left the hospital. This isn't optimal, but we are hopeful he will start putting on weight soon and everyone will be happy. Though, I'm just now getting used to holding him at this weight!

Oliver has had many visitors, both in the hospital and at home. Lots of nice friends have been bringing us food and company. It is so important to have a great support system and we have that and then some. Oliver will know friendship.

Oliver made his first trip to Target this week - a very important step as we teach him the ways of the world. We are starting early to instill a good sense of design. What do you expect from parents like us?

I decided to open a Flickr account to house all the photos of Oliver. Please take a look for the most recent pics of our favorite little man.