The Best Day

Beautiful Robert Elias "Rock" was born at 7:53 am on January 9, 2014.  He weighed 5 lb 3 oz and measured 18 inches tall.  It was an amazing day, the best day of our lives so far and even as I write this I become teary.  Rock was strong, perfect, and adorable (at least in the eyes of his parents!).

We spent the next 2 days in the hospital, recovering and attempting to learn how to eat, manage blood sugar and body temperature.  By Saturday afternoon we were antsy to go home.

Here are some photos of the first few days of Rock's life.

First family photo

5 lb 3 oz of cute.

Learning how to relax with Dad

First bath with Dad

Dad washing Rock's hair

Sleeping on Mom's chest

Going home outfit

First poop!

I get to go home!

Getting a tour of the house

Football with Dad!

Car ride to his 5 day appointment

Out little dude is powerful.  Rock kicking his way out of his swaddle and clothes.

Nightshirt and nightcap (John says I'm not allowed to treat him like a doll, but I can't resist!)

Lots of quality time with Mom

Best buds