Week #3

We made a trip out to Aamodt's Apple Farm this past weekend to pick some apples, and get a pumpkin or two! Ethan slept through the entire visit.

Finally a picture of Ethan with Grandpa & Grandma O'Malley!! They also came with us to the apple orchard.

This past week has gone by quite fast. Ethan is so much more alert now. He seems to really listen to our voices when we talk to him...and he gives us the cutest little looks. Every once in awhile we even catch a glimpse of a smile. I definitely can't wait until he starts smiling on purpose!!

Week #2

My Grandma Schaffer meeting her great-grandson for the very first time!
They had a nice little chat.
My dad cuddling up with Ethan.
Haha, yep...my dad is definitely a kid magnet. Kids LOVE him!
Ethan snuggling with his great auntie Char.
Daddy entertaining his little buddy.
Ryan and I posing for a quick picture at my Grandma Schaffer's house. Ry is such a stud..haha!
An exhausted mommy and her sweet little baby. All of the socializing and coming and going has finally caught up to me. Along with getting no sleep and feeding Ethan every 2-3 hours. There really is no denying that we are extremely tired! Notice how Ethan wants nothing to do with taking a picture...he's strictly interested in nursing!Ethan loves his "Kangaroo" time!!!

Well another week has gone by and we are still hanging in there. I'd have to say that this week has been more of a challenge...I think I must have been on some kind of "mommy high" the first week because I felt great; not really that tired. This week the level of exhaustion is off the charts! Between having a hemoglobin of 8.0 and feeding Ethan every 2-3hrs I have no energy...hopefully that will change by next week.

We went in for Ethan's 2wk check up at Children's Clinic on Tuesday, October 16th. He is still as healthy as can be and is a whopping 7lbs 11oz!! I once again forgot to bring my camera...that will be our goal for his 2month check-up.

I almost forgot...Ryan gave Ethan his very first bottle ever!! Ry has been patiently waiting for the chance to feed the little guy. So I decided to test out that fancy breast pump I had gotten at the hospital. Needless to say everyone went to bed happy that night!!

Week #1

My mom holding her very first grandchild!!

My dad holding Ethan.
My sister (Molly) even flew up from Texas for the weekend to meet her nephew!

My parents and brother stayed with us for two nights and then had to make their way back home.
Here's my baby drowning in his newborn clothes!
Our new little family!

Here are the boys hanging out.
Logan celebrated his 6th birthday on October 7th!! (October 7th was also my due date.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOGAN!!
Ryan chillin' with Ethan...notice the stylin' sunglasses!!

Daddy giving Ethan his first bath at home. He seems to really like his bath time. He barely fussed at all!
Both of my boys passed out after an extremely long day...how cute are they!!?!
Here is mommy with her hungry little guy who LOVES to eat every 2-3hrs. Thankfully Ethan is a breastfeeding champ and we haven't had any problems in this department!

We had a home care nurse come out on Logan's birthday to check over Ethan & I. Ethan decided to pee on the nurse...haha I felt pretty bad for her but it was hilarious.

We also went to Ethan's 1wk appointment at Children's Clinic on Tuesday, October 9th. I unfortunately forgot to bring my camera with. They asked me questions about his feedings, dirty diapers....and they did weight check! Six days after leaving the hospital Ethan is already up to 7lbs 6oz!! Only one ounce from his birth weight...and we are just breastfeeding, no formula supplements! I am so proud!!!!

OHH BABY!!!

Here are the the professional pictures Diane took of Ethan while we were at the hospital. We are so greatful that she was able to take such wonderful pictures for us...THANKS DIANE!!We had to take a little break during the photo session in order to nurse my hungry little monster!!

Our first pictures taken as a family!!!

Our Hospital Stay

Here I am with my little neonate...haha!

During our stay at "Hotel United" Ethan got to be the center of attention during one of Viv's photography sessions. Here is a picture of Ginelle and Diane trying to get Ethan to look picture perfect!
Ethan and his night nurse, Ginelle.
The next morning Ethan was exhausted from all of his hard work modeling during the night.
He finally decided to take a nap in daddy's arms.
Here's my little peanut sleeping...again!

Later in the afternoon Heidi Sue and Maddox came to bring us lunch and meet our little guy.
Amy & Hunter, and Dawn & Matheu also came up to visit. I LOVE this picture of our boys...they look so sweet and innocent!

We had TONS of visitors...from co-workers to family members. Ryan and I really enjoyed showing off the newest O'Malley. Thanks everyone! I heard that we did miss several people who tried to visit us Friday. I was feeling so wonderful that we decided to leave 48hrs after having a c-section! Before we left the hospital Ethan's weight was checked one last time...6lbs 11oz!!