First Sunday

He's our handsome little man on his first day of church!

Parenting Lesson #1

What do you do when it's late at night and your 3 week old won't stop crying?

Make banana milkshakes, of course!

Chandler: Month 1

After spending the first night in our own home, we stayed for about 2 weeks at my parents' house. This ended up being so great because Mom could help me during the day while I was recovering and help show me the ropes with things that I had questions about. And in the mornings she would come take Chandler for a little while so I could get some extra sleep which was AMAZING.

I definitely took a lot of pictures...

In keeping with how he was right after he was born, Chandler is still super alert. He loves looking around and taking everything in and especially loves lights and windows. He doesn't really focus on faces so much yet. He has a very sweet disposition and we just love to cuddle with him! He has had a little bit of tummy trouble  (we are hoping that will get a  better!), so when he is fussy that is usually the cause. 

As for me, recovery is slow but steady. Walking and lifting gets a little easier each day. Breastfeeding has been painful and difficult, but I am trying to power through. 

When Chandler left the hospital, his weight had dropped to about 7 pounds 14 ounces. By his 2 week appointment, he was already back up to 8 pounds 3 ounces. Here he is on the day of his appointment:

I just love kissing those little cheeks all day long!

Here's Chandler the day he turned 1 month:

We just love this little guy so much!

Coming Home

On Saturday afternoon we were finally discharged from the hospital. We got Chandler dressed in the same outfit I had worn home as a newborn almost 26 years earlier! On this day, however, I look a little worse for the wear...

He looked so tiny in his little carseat!

Aunt Betty and Uncle Dale Hill were so sweet and decorated our house with bows and stuffed animals to welcome us!

Halston and Dad accompanied us home and helped us get settled.

We tried out his swing and he loved it!

Then we spent our first night together as a little family.

Welcome home, baby boy!