Rochel's Blog: On our own...well...sort of :)

Well, mom and dad have left, and now Edgar and I are 'home alone' with Eli. Fortunately for us, our family here in Florida is sure to swing by often--which I am very thankful for. Right after mom and dad left Eli ate and took a nap, and I was watching him sleep, and noticed for the first time how fast he was breathing, and I suddenly realized how many questions I have for my mom :) Fortunately Jennifer assured me it is very normal for a baby to breath faster than an adult.

These past 10 days have been so much fun--exhausting, but fun. I have loved getting to know my son, and still can't believe he's mine. (well...he's Edgar's too :) ) I still get teary eyed everytime I think about the fact that he gets to stay with me. He's just so beautiful. I'm pretty sure my hormones are running rampant, however, and I will probably stop being so mushy soon (yes...I am crying while I write all this...hormones are exhausting!)

Eli is getting big so fast! I can tell he has gained weight--soon I will be needing pillows or a bopy to prop him up while I nurse him. His face has filled out nicely, and I secretly think he is looking more like a McGregor all of the time (although now the secret is out...) Don't get me wrong, there is no denying he is Edgar's son...but I think he's got a little McGregor in him too :) He is really quite strong as well. He holds his head up so well! And I swear when I put him on his belly he nearly pushes himself over. I'm sure that won't happen for a while, but he really pushes with his arms. He's so cute when he's awake. He seems very alert, and looks at everything. I put a video at the end of the blog of him watching the mobile dad and mom got for him. I love watching him watch it. The video is kind of long...sorry, but if you have 2 minutes, you might enjoy it :)

The nursery is still a work in progress. Mom made the pillows for the 'day bed' and we put up a 'rubbing' on the wall (is that what you would call it?) Edgar and I are going to get the pictures hung this weekend, and hopefully have it all put together. I will post pictures as soon as it is done.

I'm putting a few pictures on the blog, and will send more on the Kodak site. Enjoy my beautiful baby boy!

One more update! I tried to send this yesterday, and it wouldn't send...so it's now Friday, and we just got back from the doctor's office. Eli now weighs 8 lbs exactly--which means he gained 12 oz in one week--my boy can eat!

Abuela & Abuelo came to visit on Sunday along with Eliud, Krista, Katie & Leilani

Carly helping me get Eli dressed.

On Friday we went to the doctor's office for his first check-up, so we gave him a bath--this was my first attempt at giving him a bath...a little scary.