Up Close
For Show and Tell Blackbird wants to see something close up. I couldn't decide what to show. At first I thought about up close shots of the beautiful flowers that are still arriving since we were in the hospital.
Then I thought maybe the baby's feet would be interesting but the photo came out blurry because the camera didn't focus the afternoon he was born.

What you can't really see is my paranoia at baby mix ups in hospitals and I had Steven draw a smiley face on the underside of his right big toe to mark him as our baby. Yes, I am a dork, but I am a PROTECTIVE dork.
Instead you get to see an up close photo of the other man in my life when he was 1 day old.

It is hard to believe he is pushing toward 9 days old now. But I don't think the newness will ever wear off.
I have so many things I want to tell you all but I am having trouble sorting them out and getting them in print. I promise soon the birth story and a lot of other things too. I have taken to pen and ink on paper to try and get the words out.
I am currently struggling through a couple dozen thank you cards I must write and send, trying to find time to see the dentist, getting the girls up to the optometrist office to pick up new glasses and contacts, baby well check-ups, a husband who had been burning up with a fever and suffering what seems like a bad cold or maybe a touch of a flu like virus for 2 days now and won't take time to rest, and oh, did I mention, breastfeeding around all of the appointments and driving time. I need a secretary to keep up with all the advanced planning for breastfeeding to be able to go anywhere.
Not that I am complaining! I am loving this mommy stuff!!! He is an excellent eater and sleeper! But he nurses for 1 solid hour at a time otherwise he is awake and nawing on his hands like he is starving. My milk has come in and he is getting plenty (he GULPS when he drinks) but we MUST feed every two hours or we pay for it with a fussy restless baby. See why I need to schedule EVERYTHING?



Ah, yes, I remember it well. No rest for the already weary, is there?
He is so gorgeous, Angie. And I think I can detect the beginnings of a good sense of humor in that photo!
Take care of youself, while you are taking care of everyone else.
I wanted to do feet and stuff too, but can't figure out how to get the camera to focus. god, and they leave us alone with CHILDREN? : )
Blessings to you during this time: so much joy, but such hard work too! What a lovely lovely baby you have!
Oh Angie, he is just so scrumptious!
I hope YOU are getting the rest you need! And tell that Daddy to take a load off! He needs to keep up his health too!
Hugs to the munchkin.
such a sweet wee face...
I was hoping this would be your up close photo-
He's darling Angie-and it sounds like you are back on the go!
finally after having three of my own I can really appreciate a newborn baby.... and I sure am lovin' me some baby HERE!
I love that little tongue stickin' out!
What a little cutie-pie! He has a perfect little baby nose and baby lips and baby tongue! Sweetness!
He's sassy already sticking out that cute tounge ;-) Oh I miss breastfeeding so much. I want to have another just so I can nurse. How weird is that? I can't help it- my clock did it to me...
Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you Momma. xo
Lots of baby love going around today!
Just wait until he has a growth spurt and wants to eat every hour on the hour, all night too. I can smile about this kind of thing now....
This little guy came out a wiseacre like his momma, he's winking AND sticking his tongue out at us all already!
Oh he's a kissy, snuggly looking little thing! Jealous, jealous, jealous!
I will give you the gift of a FREE photography shoot for your new lil guy. He's simply beautiful. Also I have one of those awesome baby slings that allowed me to nurse and walk around the grocery store AT THE SAME TIME. I can mail it to you if you would like.
Let me know if you're close by for the photo shoot (I live in Purcellville, VA). If not, I can send you some samples that you can duplicate for amazing memorable photos of your baby.
He's beautiful. I hope you get your appointments managed and everything starts flowing well.
I miss that gulping noise.. sigh..
Am I wrong or does this beautiful boy look like beautiful you, Angie?
Does your schedule show yet when you can your first Double Chocolate Stout?
Wow, all this and blogging too? Girlfriend, once again, I don't know how you DO it! :)
Angie, thanks for taking the time to visit and comment. About the food: I don't want small portions - but I'd like less food than a linebacker might need. Hope you and the baby are doing well!
My, my... i'm so glad you posted picts of little Steven. That pict is adorable!! I had to laugh when I read about marking his toe to avoid hospital mix ups. I had the exact same fear with our girls when they were born!
Enjoy these days, they go by so fast! :)
Oh the sweet sound of a gulp! I would have LOVED to have experienced that! Very happy for you and your Stevens. Hope S1 is feeling better soon.
He is just simply beautiful. And those little tootsies with the smiley face? Very sweet.
What a gorgeous little man you've got there, congratulations!!!