Week 3

We are turning a corner with the jaundice which means a more alert baby and better feedings! Luke is growing out of his smallest clothes (getting long like Daddy) and newborn diapers are becomming snug! I hope to drop the extra formula next week after a follow up lactation consult-- the formula is smelly and Luke's tummy doesn't process it as easily, so he makes a crinkely face when he first tastes it, but even that is getting better.

Brent's parents were nice enough to give us a date night this Saturday, so we took full advantage and went shopping at Banana Republic and DSW (for me to cash in on our pumpkin carving bet!), then had dinner at Carrabbas... it was a much needed night, but we sure enjoyed walking through the front door to our sweet Luke!

Our babysitters:

My prize for winning the pumpkin carving contest that went to a vote on our blog! It is good to be the WINNER!

Yesterday, Nov. 17, marked Luke's original due date... glad we got him 3 weeks earlier! That was also my first day alone, just me and Luke, without either Grandma's help. I felt 2 hands short when changing a dirty diaper and not covering him up fast enough-- poor thing peed on his face before his mom realized what was going on! I'll get better, Luke, I promise!

More Pictures from this week:

Luke has shelves above his changing table-- he always looks up at the Astro's Rally Monkey feet, so Brent took the monkey down for Luke to see up close and personal-- lifesize!