Two weeks old!

Lia is two weeks old already. Life around here is pretty much the same- full of feedings, diaper changes and sleeping (for Lia anyway- Mommy and Daddy still aren't getting alot of sleep). But Paul and I are really enjoying being parents. Lia goes with Daddy to take Monkey for walks and she loves to make cute faces at Mommy. I think she smiles at me and sometimes sticks out her tongue! I can't wait until she becomes more able to express her little (or big) personality.

Paul heads back to work on Monday. It was great to have him home for two weeks. Now, I'll get to fly solo with Lia which is a little scary but I'm sure we'll be great. Pretty soon I want to start a 'Mommy and Me' yoga class that is designed for new moms and their babies. It should be fun to get out of the house, meet other new moms and work on getting my body back to it's pre-pregnancy state.

One week!

We've been home from the hospital for a week already and it has been an amazing whirlwind of feedings, diaper changes, kisses and cuddles. Lia is adjusting well to her new home environment and mom and dad are trying to get some sleep. We are now trying to get her to sleep more at night and be more awake during the day. She has her schedule mixed up! When she is awake she has the cutest little facial expressions and makes the cutest little noises. It's amazing that someone so adorable could poop so much! Monkey has taken really well to his new sister too. He is very curious when she coos and makes little noises but is otherwise not too interested. Her crying doesn't bother him either which is good. Lia loves her car seat and sleeps everytime we take her for a ride. I hope that lasts. She also loves when daddy reads to her. Paul and I are so in love with our daughter. It's only been a week but it's already hard to imagine life without her. It's amazing the power babies have over us!

She's Here!

Our little girl has arrived! Lia Jeanne was born Friday July 3rd at 11:48pm. Weighing in at 6 lbs 11oz. and measuring 20 1/2 in. she is just a little bundle of joy. Labor was long (about 24 hours) and hard on mom and baby but everyone is doing great now. We are enjoying our new role as parents and just trying to ease into our new routine. More to follow later. Enjoy the pictures.