First trips

What a big day for baby!
We got dressed...

Wearing flannel like his Daddy

Clothes sizing: 0-3 mos still a little baggy

Lumber Jack

Waiting for mama to get dressed, too

...and headed out to the mall with auntie Adji.

The luxury stroller is a dream ride

First public feeding

Only got fussy when hungry

Was good during the first public restroom diaper change

Then we visited friends at the yarn shop where mama used to work. Baby boy got to meet Ms. Nancy, Ms. Rose and Ms. Renee. Was a little cranky because he was tired.  But he made it on the shop's Facebook page posing with Mitch the monkey.

First modeling gig  :)

 Oh, and we also went grocery shopping at Trader Joe's.

Baby in the cart

Healthy food for mama makes healthy food for baby

Auntie Adji! Couldn't have done it without her

Overall, such a fun outing. Auntie Adji was a big help. But mama and baby were exhausted and ready to go home.

Little sailor

Last night we gave baby boy a bath. He seems to like it much better than he used to. He didn't cry until after we took him out to get him to dry. Afterward, he had another night of inconsolable crying. Hope his colic goes away soon. It's heartbreaking to see him cry and not being able to comfort him. But luckily, his daddy has been so amazing at doing everything to console him. Hubby is such a nurturing, patient, and caring father. I couldn't love him more. 

Other than the colic, baby boy has been such a sweet and funny baby. He grunts and is a noisy eater. His hair sticks up after bath like a pompadour, and he rewards us with an adorable smile now and then.

We love him more and more each day. He is teaching us to be better people.

Baby hat

During my pregnancy I knitted some stuff for baby boy. The Puerperium cardigan and the matching hat ended up being his going home outfit, but the other stuff has been a little big on my little peanut.  But he's been growing and his head has increased in circumference. So naturally, I had to try on him a chunky hat I knitted.

My baby doll boy

Sweet baby

Chunky hat for my chubby cheeks

Love my sweet babe

The new normal

Our days are blended together into a string of feedings, diaper changes, pumping, soothing, etc. We are tired, anxious, and happy. Now and then, we have a moment to do something other than what's listed above.

We put together a swing on the back porch to enjoy on nice days

Hubby grilled us some veggies one night

Received another box from Citrus Lane with cool stuff

Family and friends sent cute presents to the little boy

Dashing little man

We got to do something about that colic

Hospital photos

The CD containing our hospital photos arrived in the mail today. Baby boy looks great. These were taken minutes before we got to take him home from the NICU. He was 5 days old and did great during the photo shoot. Sorry for the photo overload, but I just couldn't choose a few. :)

Many faces of baby

Currently, life revolves around baby. He needs to be fed and changed every 2-3 hours around the clock. Then there are the baths and play times and pumping every three hours. Needless to say, I'm completely sleep-deprived and a bit loopy. But looking at his sweet little face makes it all worth it. I'm totally crazy about this little creature.

Cranky

Hungry

Happy

Sleepy

Curious

Welcome home, baby!

We finally got to bring baby home from NICU and now are adjusting to the little one's schedule. These first few days/nights are pretty tough, but the joy of having him with us overshadows all anxieties and fears we inherit as first-time parents. I'm so grateful for my doting husband and our family/friends.

Our little prince

Daddy and baby resting

Welcome home, baby