It's a bird...It's a plane...It's a boy!

I promised myself I wouldn't be one of those moms. You know the type...they tweet about every nap time, post a picture of every outfit, and blog weekly updates about their precious newborn. And yet, here I sit. One week later and I'm posting pictures. There is just something so special about the first week...so many firsts are happening as we get to know our son. The first bath, first car ride, first time meeting his great-great grandmother. So we take pictures of every step, because he's changing and growing so fast. I'll admit, I've found the need to photograph him non stop, but I promise I won't bore you 24/7 with photos of my child. Today I just have a handful of Toy camera pics as well as some beautiful images Melissa took for us at the hospital. I'll have his official newborn photos soon...I didn't want to squish too many photos into one post.

Overall, this first week has been so much better than expected. I was worried about my recovery, and while I'm still not 100% (actually only about 75%, really), I've been able to pretty much do everything I wanted, aside from driving. And I feel so skinny! I'm already down to my pre-pregnancy weight, and I've had so much fun rediscovering my wardrobe. I'm pretty sure I could fit into my regular jeans, but my incision is still too sore to try. I've been able to have a shower everyday, and putting on real clothes has felt so amazing. Sure, my belly is a little floppier now, and between the strech marks and my new scar, it isn't the prettiest sight, but overall I love how I look, and there is even a little part of me that might want to go shopping.

Clark has been an easy baby. He's happy, healthy, and settling into our lives with great ease. The first few days were a little tough, but we've found our routine and things feel right. Clark is sleeping so well at night; he only wakes up to eat, which is only twice in the night. He cries when we change his diaper, but other than that, he hardly makes a peep. Joshy and I have been able to get plenty of sleep so far, and even a little time to ourselves everyday, which apparently isn't something that always comes easily to new parents. Yesterday, I spent most of my day in my office while Joshy did his stay-at-home dad duty.

Speaking of Joshy, can I brag on him for a minute? He's such a natural at this dad thing. I've yet to wash a bottle or do a load of laundry. He splits the diaper changing and feedings with me, and I don't even have to get out of bed at night because he takes care of it all.

Ok...enough chatter. Time for the pictures...First, a sneak peek of his newborn session...the rest will come very soon.



Here is a shot from our last supper. Sambuca was delicious! We enjoyed every second.


Then it was time to check in! They told us to be there at 6am...we got there at 6:45. It's not like they would start without me.


Before we knew it, he was here. My first photo with my son. Such a special picture to me.


And him with his daddy...apparently I took this one. It was all a blur, really.






These next several are all by Melissa. I can't tell you how thankful I am she was there so that I didn't have to worry about getting pictures. She's amazing!


















Oh yeah, that's how I roll. Shooting film from the hospital bed.












I took this one too. Love these two people.




The next day, I was feeling much, much better. I had Joshy bring me some sushi. It was soooo yummy.


Time to go home!


Home with our baby boy finally. Isn't his outfit precious?




This melts my heart.


The day after we came home we took Clark over to meet his great-great grandmother, Franny. Five generations!


It was also his first time meeting his great-granddaddy.


And now we're settling in, figuring out our new normal. So far, so good.






Joshy on daddy duty, organizing laundry.


And me at work. With my baby. It doesn't get too much better than this.


I will do one more post of Clark...I have to share his official newborn photos, but I'm not finished with them. I forgot just how hard newborn sessions are, and even though he slept the entire time, I was exhausted and only got about half of what I planned. We'll finish on Monday.