We can't believe Baby Tyler is 1 month old! I remember his first few days in the hospital so vividly (and hope I always will!) that it seems impossible 4 weeks have since gone by. He is doing wonderfully! He spends most of his time eating, sleeping or getting his diaper changed. If he's awake, he really likes to be held, but he also spends a few waking moments lying on his jungle mat, looking up at the light and sounds above him. He eats every 2-3 hours during the day, and goes a little longer, about 3-4 hours, between feedings at night. We call him the snarfler - our made-up word for the noises he makes when he's eating (or really anytime he's awake for that matter - he's full of funny grunts and sounds). He catnaps throughout the day, always falling asleep in the car when we're out for school drop-off and pick-ups. I love watching him fall asleep - in those first few minutes, his face almost always twitches into an adorable grin as he nods off. The older two kids pepper him with little kisses whenever they walk by and they love to help with his pacifier and baby toys when he cries. It's already hard to recall life before he arrived - we're so glad to have him here!
We have been so touched by the amazing amount of support and warm wishes we've received from our friends and family, both near and far. I have barely cooked a meal since he's arrived - we are so grateful for everyone's help. We are particularly grateful to Grandma and Grandpa Reder, who came up from FL for an extended stay to lend us a hand during our hospital stay and beyond (more to come on that soon!). Now that we've passed the month mark, we're getting used to the "new normal" around here... and life is good!
Here are some photos from Tyler's first month...
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| Arriving home from the hospital on Thursday, Oct 4. |
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| Go Bears! Already a fan (and potential linebacker...Tyler's a hefty boy)! |
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| Cassidy and Gavin were so excited to have him home |
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| All back under one roof, as a family of five! |
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| They love looking at him... |
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| Tyler's favorite way to sleep (he's a cuddler!) |
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| His first sponge bath at 1 week old...not too many tears! (And we had Grandma Reder here to help!) |
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| Enjoying his warm hooded towel. |
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| The smile as he falls asleep...I love this! |
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| Cuddling with mommy. Scrumptious! I wish he could stay this little forever! |
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| He likes to doze on his boppy pillow |
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| He only enjoys the swing for naps at this point...but so peaceful. |
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| And here he is now, at 1 month old! |
