First Week Home

We came home on Saturday, and it felt so nice to be back. But--where were all the nurses? The Birthing Center was stupendous. They really took care of us and prepared us for the intensity to follow.



So, here he is with his mouth closed (and eyes, too). He was sleeping for about three hours in this seat following his first doctor's appointment just two days after his release from the hospital. The doctor was amazed by his astounding weight gain--one ounce more than his birth weight. As you know, babies lose weight before they gain it. We don't have to go back for the general two week appointment. Just come back next month, he said, this baby is extraordinary! (He didn't really say the extraordinary part.)


Needless to say he eats contantly, which I guess should be no surprise considering his parents. He also has blessed us with two four and a half hours stretches of sleep at night, which we duly thank him for.

There he is, hairy head and all! The weight is Eight Pounds, One Point Three Ounces, not 13 ounces. He was 20 and 1/2 inches in length.

Looking good!

Sterling Zephyr Has Arrived

Mommy, Daddy, and Baby

About to Pop for You

Here I am, full term. To be very honest, I am quite uncomfortable and it feels like I will stay this way forever. It's a strange limbo to be in, this "few days past your due date." I think due dates should be banned. Intellectually, where I am is a beautiful place, and I appreciate that. But the truth is a little more complicated than that. I guess I sound a little done, don't I?

Waiting Takes So Long

Here I am! Popping in on a gorgeous September morning--I am outside down by the barn doing a bit of writing while Steve paints the trim that he's been meaning to do since we roofed the barn. It is as blue skyed and clear as it can get, with one little wisp of a cloud slowly dissipating in the cool wind. The sun is clear and warm and makes each and every green leaf distinct as it flutters in the wind. The pond is still covered in algae even though it poured like the devil yesterday. The ducks let a quack rip every so often behind me on duck beach. A macintosh apple sits by the computer temptingly. Sigh. Autumn.

This morning I pulled all the squash and gourd vines and composted them. A little early, I know, but they were all raped by boring insects and all the fruit was done anyway. A little clean up feels good while I wait for the not so little guy snuggled in my mid section. I've been having pre labor signs all week and getting Steve and I all excited. So, today we decided to try and keep ourselves busy. I feel huge and so ready! The waiting is the hardest part. I know I should be enjoying it...