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Three Weeks

Jeff giving Nathan his first bath at home.
Tomorrow marks the third week since Nathan's birth. In that time, we have enjoyed the company of new grandparents, David Murray and David and Melody Davolt. We were able to take Nathan along to the final gathering of our church life group and then to school this week to meet our colleagues. Everyone comments on his cute little chin (courtesy of his Dad).

I think the question I'm most frequently asked about is if Nathan is on a schedule. Well, the answer to this question is yes and no. Yes, he wants to eat every two or three hours, often sleeping in between. Yes, he spends a couple hours every afternoon or evening awake. No, he doesn't sleep through the night yet. But, he is just three weeks old and we are all still adapting to this new life.

10 days old
Thankfully, Nathan has regained the weight lost after birth, tipping the scales at 7 lbs, 5 oz at his two week appointment. The pediatrician, Dr. Ott was very pleased with his growth and said Nate would not need  to be seen again until his two month visit. He is growing quickly, making his newborn onesies a little more snug each day.


Little Man at 10 days



I love watching Nathan's facial expressions each day and often keep my camera close at hand to catch the different looks. He has started giving me smiles that last for just a moment, and are likely not quite intentional, but I have not been quick enough to catch them with the camera.
Dad and Nate (11 days old) strapped and ready for walking
13 days old
14 days old




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