Woznation

We are still fighting newborn jaundice!  He was a bit yellow coming home from the hospital and it usually dissipates within a few days – but Wil just keeps hanging on to that bilirubin!  We have to get his levels tested every few days, which involves a trip to the hospital and a heel prick.  Hopefully it will be cleared up soon.  But until then – enjoy some pictures of our yellow child:

First doctors appointment.  He was in the 25th percentile for length, 50th percentile for weight, and 75th for head size.  Sooooo he’s short, stocky, and has a big head?

We think Barney has finally made peace with the fact that Wilek is here to stay.

Pics Ive randomly snapped:

Its hard to get a picture with his eyes open, because as soon as the flash starts to go off, he closes them.

We have gone on a couple walks around the block, but on Sunday we took Wil out to lunch with us.  It was nice to be out of the house for a while.  Not the best picture – but I was pretty pumped to have my baby all bundled up with me AND enjoying a nice cold beer.  Life was good:

Phil went back to work yesterday and Wil and I fended for ourselves.  We had a doctors appointment and a bili test – so I had my first out-of-the-house diaper changes and feedings.  Then Phil came home early to watch Wil so I could run into the doctors – that was my first 1-2 hours being away from the baby. So there have been lots of firsts! So far, so good!

Other things that are surprising me:

• I know this seems like a no brainer – but babies are MESSY.  Like really messy.  I didnt think something so small could cause so much laundry! We are getting better about catching spit-up and other things – so hopefully this will taper off.  But in the mean time – I will continue to do laundry every day for this kid – even though Phil and I only required it once a week.
• Wil seems happiest when hes curled up sleeping on my chest, so thats exactly how we spend a good portion of the day.  But then I cant stop staring at him – so its making me go cross-eyed.  Seriously – try staring at your chest for 5-10 consecutive minutes.  It starts to hurt.  Then do that all day long….
• I can, in fact, survive without 9 hours of sleep a night.  Two 3 hour stretches is more than sufficient at the moment!