Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! Here we are Thanksgiving morning just hanging out while Ben preps a turkey. Still housebound due to some healing issues, we are spending it at our house. Charlotte is opening her eyes more every day and checking things out!

Baby Wellies!

So I just stumbled on some pictures from Nantucket this summer. We went when I was about five months pregnant and, of course, I scouted out baby clothes. How cute are those wellies? Everyone said I was nuts for getting them so early, but I found it to be a totally justified purchase. I also could not resist the green jumper! I had to really resist buying an outfit at Lilly Pulitzer while we were out there because we just couldn't guess what size to buy...but that is OK, since we can buy that back home.

Snacking

These were taken last weekend. She was snacking with Mama here. We are looking forward to the holidays to really get out of the house and see everyone and let Charlotte start to see more of the world other than our house!

Still home

Still mostly hanging around at home (but feeling really ready to go out!) heres a cute shot of her napping on my lap. She is starting to wake up a lot more and she is looking around a lot more.

The "Other" Baby

He was feeling left out, so here is Frank, our other "baby". He is spoiled rotten and taking being a brother very well...though he would really like to sample some of her bottles. These were taken at Compo Beach in Westport. We love taking him there when its off season and they allow dogs...we usually meet some other wacky pugs.

Toes

Taken yesterday with Papa, here are her little baby feet. We are still trying to stay home for a bit and not take her out too much yet, so we have to entertain ourselves at home with family and friends...and Frank, of course.

Boppin!

Here we are in the boppy swing...which she is not sure if she likes or not...

I'm gonna eat your nose!

When Charlotte is hungry she will try to eat everything in her way, including noses! Last night we gave her a bath and she was so hungry she was eating her hands the whole time. It was hilarious. She is very clear about when its time to eat.

This was taken at the hospital with Mama, Charlotte and me. This was taken Saturday when we were told we can go home! What a happy day, especially after five days there. The nurses were all wonderful and it was a wonderful environment...but we were thrilled to go home!

So, everyone was wondering how Frank would take being a brother in the house. Fearing jealousy issues, we are happy to report he is very calm and loving with Charlotte and he is happy he can still sleep in the bed between us. He really just wants to lick her head and feet, but he is good when we say "no".

In the hospital with Grandma Joan

At home on her first night with Papa.

This picture cracks me up...this was on Tuesday. She was born on Thursday. This was before all the drugs they use to induce you. I think at this point we were thinking we would deliver in a day or so....not the case! I like how hopeful I look...little did I know...

Here we are at home! All stretched out and happily napping!

Also from the hospital, here she is with Daddy's hand on her. She looks so small! She has been home for a week now, and it seems like she has grown! She went to the doctor today and she has not gained any weight yet, which is perfectly normal. I wish she could stay small forever!

She is here! Charlotte was born on 10/30/08 at 7.94oz and 20" long! It was a long journey but she is here and beautiful. This picture is from the hospital, on her first day of life. That knit cap is from the volunteers that knit baby clothes for the hospital babies. It is my favorite item of her clothing right now!