Tummy Time

Just wanted to post a couple photos of Ben enjoying tummy time - he's getting really good at holding his head up!

Sleepy

This is how Benjamin has spent the majority of the day. He really likes the movement of the swing. Josh and I noticed that he changed seemingly overnight. He no longer has that newborn look to him.

Busy

I know I've been slacking on the blog. Ben is a very hungry boy these days and it's hard to type with one hand! Here are some photos from this week. Ben had his first real bath last weekend and was not too happy about it! We also tried out our Moby wrap carrier.

TGIF

Benjamin and I made it through our first week alone and I think we did pretty well. He had two doctor's appointments this week and did great at both of them.

We are really looking forward to having Josh home with us this weekend! He had a tough travel schedule this week and actually got less sleep than we did.

Ben and Hannah

One of our biggest concerns has been how our cat Hannah would react to the new addition to our family. Anyone who has visited our house would agree that Hannah is very protective of me and Josh. She really is a sweet cat, but she feels very threatened by visitors and is not shy about it.

When we first brought Benjamin home there were a few hisses and Hannah found his crying to be very disturbing. I am happy to report that it seems like Hannah realizes he is here to stay and she doesn't seem to mind. She doesn't flinch at his cries and just wants to sniff him every now and then. Josh was thrilled when she decided to cuddle up next to him and Ben the other night.

Ready for Football

After dinner and a bath, Benjamin is ready to watch football.

A few more....

We took it easy today after yesterday's big event at the house. Ben went on his first walk and then chilled out by watching the Yankees. Amy denies it, but I swear I heard him say "Go Yanks" followed shortly thereafter by "Boston stinks!".

Family photos

The Bris

We had Benjamin's bris yesterday. Thank you to all of the family and friends who came in from out of town for the big day. Our house has never seen so many visitors. Benjamin did very well but was tired afterwards. We were rewarded with 9 hours of sleep last night (with one intermission). Pictures to follow...

New pictures

Here's a few from the last couple days. Benjamin loves watching baseball with Daddy.

Checking in

Things are going well - Benjamin is a little jaundiced so we've been busy going back and forth to the doctor's office. Thankfully he is doing better so no need for treatment. He has his days and nights mixed up so we're all a little tired, but other than that we're doing well. Benjamin has a pretty mellow personality (except sometimes during the night :) ) and usually calms quickly when he's upset.

Time is really flying but yet it also seems like he has been with us for years. It's a beautiful day here and Aunt Alison flew in yesterday to help out so we might try to take a walk and get some fresh air.

Going Home

Hanging out at the hospital

Just Born

He's here!

Benjamin Louis Gilbert was born on August 31st at 3:31am. He weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and is 20 inches long. I will post more info later, but we want to get pictures up first to satisfy his fan club. :)