What a week!
Miss Ruby is one week old today and I am just barely getting settled back into daily life, including my computer and emails and thought I should update the site. The three of us are all doing very well and could not be any happier. Chad and I are on a high I don’t think we’ll ever come down from (well, maybe when Ruby hits her teen years, haha). We have been very lucky that Ruby is such a good baby that sleeps and eats well. She slept for seven hours straight the first night home! I would have appreciated it more if I could have slept, too, but I was up constantly checking to make sure she was okay and trying to wake her up to eat. I haven’t had to worry about that since, though, Ruby wakes up every 3 hours overnight to eat which is about how often she feeds during the day, as well. Luckily, Chad and I are both off work to be with her and can adapt our days and nights to her feeding and sleeping schedule, She is also starting to be awake and aware a lot more and it is fun to watch her take in her surroundings. Aside from a touch of Jaundice she is an absolutely healthy and happy baby. Chad and I adore her, as does everyone who meets her. Even the cats like her!
I am pleased to report that I am also doing great. What an amazing experience the birth was. Labor was long, but the delivery went as smooth as can be expected and recovery has been easier than I imagined. It doesn’t hurt that I have the world’s greatest husband. Or that my mom stayed with us through yesterday to help us get settled at home with the baby and left us with a clean house and full refridgerator. Physically, there are a few aches and pains here and there, but nothing a little Motrin can’t take care of. Emotionally, I’ve had my moments, but the pure joy of having Ruby eclipses all else. I’d have to say that about my biggest complaint at this point is being between sizes where I only fit into about half of my pre-pregnancy clothes. That sounds like a good excuse to go shopping, but who has time for that?! I’d rather stay home and stare at the baby.
We took Ruby for a walk in the park today to celebrate to 1-week birthday. Here is a cute shot of the three of us that we took while we were there. Check our photo album on the main site at www.chadandkate.net/gallery/ruby1week for the rest of the pics.
