First Bath

Andy got his first bath at home last night. His umbilical cord stump hasn't fallen off, so he can't be submerged in water yet, hence the sling that keeps him mostly above the water in his tub. He wasn't too happy when we first put him in the tub (I think the sling might have had some cold water on it), but he calmed down after a minute and was happy through the rest of the bath.


PS - the washcloth in the tub is more for "don't pee on us!" than modesty. :)

1 week checkup

Me & 2 day old Andy at the hospital last week.
Kaylee & 6 day old Andy at home on Monday.


Jamie & Andy, and me & Andy at the pediatrician's office this morning:


This morning we took Andy for his one week well visit at the pediatrician. We're taking him to the same doctor Kaylee sees; we love her!! She has a very good manner with babies/children and tries to make them comfortable (as much as possible at the doctor!) during their visits. We also love her because she tells us our kids are perfect and awesome. Who cares if she says that to all the parents? It still sounds good. :-)

Andy weighed 8lb 7oz today - almost back up to his birth weight of 8lb 9oz. They like to see babies back at birth weight by 1-2 weeks, so he's right there! (He was about 7lb 13oz when we left the hospital.) He's eating very well, so I'm not surprised he's gained it back already. We take him back for a 1 month visit on 3/18; I'll be interested to see how much he grows in the meantime!

More photos

A friend crocheted this sock monkey hat for Andy; it's a little big, but I couldn't resist. And, as Kaylee says, "Relax! Take a load off!"


He likes sticking out his tongue! Thought the other two were just too cute.

Welcome, Andy!

Welcoming our newest miracle:

Andrew Ryan Caesar
2-15-11
8:11 am
8lb 9 oz
20.25"

Andy and me in the recovery room about an hour after he was born.
The newly minted family of four the day after Andy was born.


Eyes open! Then, pre-cry face. :-)


Kaylee is super excited to be a big sister and enjoyed holding and helping feed her baby brother!

Almost time!

Me & Andy at 39 weeks:


Yesterday I packed what I should need at the hospital, and I think I've now finished everything on my "to-do-before-Andy-arrives" list, so I guess I'm as ready as I'll be to go have this kid! Less than 2 days until he's here!

38 weeks

Me & Andy at 38 weeks. 9 days until we get to meet him! More like 8 1/2, since it's late now and he'll be born early in the day... Guess I should probably get that hospital bag packed soon!

15 days left!

I had another checkup this morning, with 2 more scheduled before the big day. Everything still looks good. Andy's heart rate was 148 beats/min, last week's group B strep test came back negative (that's good; no antibiotic/IV needed for that at delivery) and I'm already 1cm dilated, though I think I was 1cm dilated with Kaylee for about a month before she was born, so I don't think that means much! I'm definitely feeling more Braxton Hicks contractions this pregnancy than last time, and have been for a few months, but still think this kid will hold out until we're scheduled. Just 15 days now!