Settling in to parenthood

These are in reverse chronological order starting around November 22nd to just a few days ago.


Daniel and Luca. Even at 8lbs. Luca is still so so tiny.

One of the deciding factors when we bought our new couches was how well it would work as a photo backdrop for baby. :)

Little froggie.



A friend of my dad's knit these awesome blue socks for Luca. At the time, they are more like leg warmers. Everytime I see this picture of Luca I laugh.


No bigger than a handtowel.


It's been super rainy here - much too soggy and cold to take the baby out for a walk in - so, one day, Daniel put Luca in his new stroller and pushed him all around the house following me where ever I went. Yes, I was chased by a little dinosaur going, "Raaawr!" (Though, I suspect it was Daniel making the sound effects.)


Luca had a professional photo shot at the studio Daniel works at. He was photographed by Daniel's colleague, Saskia. It was super fun and I think they want to shoot him again at 3 months, 6 months and 9 months even though he peed all over the props and us. Three times total. I believe you'll be seeing some of their gorgeous shots soon. Here Daniel is taking a break to feed him.


Finger feeding Luca in the car. We were having to supplement feedings this way for a while, but now he only getting nursed and bottle-fed.


He's starting to stay awake on car rides more often now.

Oh, so full!

Kathrine, one of my colleagues, sent Luca this awesome little sleeping outfit that is WAY too big on him now, but at the rate he's growing, not for long. I love this shot. Makes me think of Whirling Dervishes.


LucaSol. A super hero with his fishy cape and duck feet.


Luca enjoying one of his swings. Okay, it may not look like "enjoying" but he wasn't crying or fussing, so we took that to mean he was enjoying it. Or at least, thinking about enjoying it.



"...And then the monster came around the corner and crept up like this..."


"...where did he go?"

"...and then he jumped out and said, 'RAAAWR!' I nearly peed my pants. Wait... I did pee my pants."

"But my papa was there to take care of me."

"I luvs you, papa!"


We took Luca to breakfast.


One Luca with a side of hashbrowns, please. And some sugar for my coffee. Thanks!


The end of autumn. Luca on his walk to breakfast.


That's all for now. :)

More Luca Pics - Week three

Lots of sleeping Luca. He does that quite a bit. Tomorrow, Saturday is his "developmental birthday" as Daniel calls it - aka, the day he was due. In real days though, he is just three or four days shy of one month old. One month. Wow does time fly.



He really liked Lane.




I think this might be his favorite sleeping place. (Daniel's too.)





How we spent Daniel's birthday. Scrabble. Donuts. Pete. Papa. Baby. Daniel won the game.

Some Lovlies

Alright, Pop-pop, I know he looks a little grumpy here, but its mostly because he's still a little small for the car seat (hence all the blankets rolled up around his head to wedge him in). In the nursery he had to do a car seat "challenge" because he was a premie, where he had to sit in the car seat for an hour while they monitored his breathing and heartrate. I'm happy to say that he passed with flying colors. Usually, he falls asleep within a few minutes of being buckled in. I can't say for sure, but I think this bodes well for car trips in the future.

And check out these lovlies! The koala is from our friend Jen Proctor (who also brought us fresh baked raspberry pie a couple days ago! *luv*), and the awesome little hedgehog was made by our very talented Carly Quinn. Target has a line of hedgehog clothes and blankets and I think I might need to indulge just because this little guy is so damn cute!


(I'm not sure why, but the images are getting cut off a bit. If you click on them, you get the full image.)

Two Weeks Old

Luca is two weeks old today. He's doing great. He weighs 6 lbs now, which is fabulous! We're going to turn him into a chubby baby yet! Here are a bunch of pictures to celebrate his two weeks old!

Oh the CUTE! This happened when we were trying on clothes that *might* fit him. We thought this little red jumpsuit from Donna & Philip might be a contender, but it was waaaay to big. We have a TON of clothes, but almost nothing fits his littleness. But at the rate he's going, we'll just hold out for a bit and he'll fit all those cute clothes in no time.



LucaSolOne - even the name is hip-hop ready.



LucaSolOne getting down...



The first of power. Luca's favorite pooping position. Not to be confused with his favorite yawning position involving TWO fists of power. Rocking the argyle socks from his Great Great Aunt Bea.



What gang is my baby in?



Grandpa holding his grandson for the first time.



This quilt was given to us at the nursery. it was made by a girl scout for the babies who have to stay there. I'd like to get a photo of Luca wrapped up in it for the maker.



Patty, one of the most amazing nurses at Providence. We had a LOT of fantastic nurses, but Patty was both my nurse and Luca's many times and she was particularly wonderful.



Luca getting weighed. Why does his hair look radioactive?



Tummy Time! Luca is surprisingly strong. Yesterday he lifted his head and turned it the other way. He also does a lot of kicking that inches him up the quilt. We may have an early crawler on our hands. Time will tell. He does seem quite strong though.



Rockin' the argyles on the quilt Katherine made him.


Hi baby!



Prezzies from Groove11! THIRTY!!!!!! cupcakes from Saint Cupcake!



A fantastic welcome home surprise from Sabrina! Our door covered in flowers and stars!


And now for a couple videos...

Luca's first bath! He wasn't so sure about it at first, but he warmed up to it. And the monkey towel from my cousin Christine & Eric was hit!







Luca's first time in his playard from Uncle Mark and Aunt Sue!




That's all for now. Time to feed the hiccuping baby