Two weeks old!

This past Wednesday was Luke's 2 week old birthday.  Every day brings something new and so far I'm loving every minute.  I'm not getting a lot of sleep, but I knew that going in so no surprise and no complaints.   We learn a little more about each other every day and I am so grateful that I have this time with him.  He's just an amazing gift that I get to keep unwrapping.  Sometimes I wonder if someone's going to knock on the door and ask for their baby back, as if he's just too good to be true.  It's just hard to believe that something so wonderful is ours.

This is my serious face!

So what is he like now that he's a big 2 week old boy?  Well, he's enjoying a pacifier, although he's not great at keeping it in his mouth, so I spend a good amount of time popping it back it back in.  He's sleeping a little less, and looking around more.  He likes to cuddle and really likes to be walked around when he's grumpy.  He loves to sleep during the day and save his energy for night time.  Night time is Mommy-Baby time.  We get up every 2 hours or so to eat, and sometimes to walk around.  We change the diaper and Mommy hopes for sleep.  Sometimes I get a few hours straight, sometimes not.  But I know it's not forever and I'll sleep again eventually so it's not so bad.  And Joe's parents have been here visiting and I've gotten to take a 2-3 hour nap most afternoon's which is a lifesaver.  And they get lots of baby holding time which makes everyone happy.  He's lucky to be so loved, I know his grandparents are really going to miss him when they go home next week.

Mmmm, paci :)

So what have we been doing up until now?  Well we've had visitors.  My dad came up and enjoyed some time with his newest grandson.  Grandma couldn't make it because she was sick, but hopefully next week she and my Dad will be back to shower him with love and attention.  My Uncle Paul and Aunt Diane also came by to see him.  It was great having them here and I never get tired of hearing how cute Luke is so it was a great visit. 

Grandpa and Luke

Aunt Diane and Uncle Paul (my Dad's brother)

                                                     












Joe took the first week and a half off of work to be home with us.  He helped so much and really gave me the time I needed to recover from the c-section and focus on Luke.  For Luke's 1 week birthday his Daddy surprised us with a super cute outfit from Janie and Jack (my favorite children's clothing boutique in Charlotte).  Luke wore it for his newborn pictures which I am dying to see.  Our photographer is putting them in the mail on Monday, and I'll be sure to post them when they arrive.   Daddy also got a little gift for Mommy.  A beautiful heart ring from Tiffany's to match the heart necklace he gave me when we first started dating.  I can't believe how thoughtful he is.  I love that the necklace and ring match and the symbolism behind them.  

I'm sure there's so much more to tell you about Luke, but I have limited time with this sweet boy napping. I'll catch up more soon!

Once again, thank you for being a part of our journey.  We are really grateful for the love, prayers, and support of our family and friends.

Much love,
Joe, Krystyn and Lukas