Happy Halloween!!

Sam's First Halloween :)

Double Digits!

Sam went to the doctor again today...he's up to 10 lbs! We had to go out shopping to buy him some new clothes.

Abi put him in his crib for a little while today...



He was wide awake when I got home from work...and maybe even happy to see me :)



...or maybe he just didn't know what to make of me??

Cutie Pie

Sam is beginning to love his tub...he didn't even cry getting out today



Before his bath he was hanging out on the couch like a big boy

Sox Win!!!

The Sox won the Series tonight! Sam slept through the game but it was still very special to hold him in my arms and count down the pitches as Pabelbon struck out Seth Smith to win. I can't wait until I can tell him about it :)

Here's the AP Photo of Pabelbon just after throwing his strikout pitch to take the Series.

The Bouncy Seat

Sam loves his bouncy seat...so we love his bouncy seat!



He hasn't quite realized that it's supposed to be fun...but we'll take it!

Tub Time!

We're able to give Sam a bath in his tub now. He cried when we first put him in, but seemed to really like it. We had to cover him up a little so we didn't get our own showers :)

Red Sox Win

We had fun watching the game with Sam today...and we're very happy that we'll get to watch a a few more this fall!

Here he is hanging out during the game...

With Dad...

and with Mom...

More hanging out

Last night's Sox game tired Sam out...



J.D. Drew's Grand Slam livened him up a little though...it may have been my shouting that did it :)

Doctor Visit #2

Sam went to the doctor yesterday. The last time we went he was 7 lbs, 3 oz. and the doctor said that he should gain about an ounce a day...Yesterday, a week later, he was 8 lbs!

Here's Sam sleeping with Mom...

and stirring...

A Smile?

More gas than a smile...but cute

Bath Time

We can't really give Sam a "bath" yet. Instead, we just wash him down.



He gets funny hair afterwards...if you can notice in the frog head



You can tell a little better here :)



...and he cleans up nice...

Playing Around

We went out for a walk today to get out of the house...it was colder than we thought it was going to be but Sam was bundled (and prepared for the game tonight!)





Then came home and had visitors, which tired Sam out. Here are some pics of him sleeping in our bed...

The Swing

I put Sam in his swing to watch Baseball Tonight so that Abi could get some rest...he wanted to eat for most of the night. It took about 2 minutes in the swing before he was out like a light :)

Alert...



Fading (and really cute)...



Dead asleep...

The First Doctor Visit

Not too many pictures today...Sam had his first doctor's visit and his first bath. The pediatrician was happy with his weight gain and everything else checked out great. When he came home he laid down in his Moses Basket and was so alert. Here's the best pic of the few I took.

Sam's First Stroll

Last night was our first night home from the hospital and it was an adventure! We were dragging ourselves around today, though we managed to get out and take a walk around the neighborhood in this summer weather we're having...a good sign that Abi is recovering well.







On another note, the Sox swept the Angels yesterday. That means that Sam has his first lucky Red Sox hat whether he likes it or not :)

Heading Home

Today was a big day for all of us...Sam and Abi came home! The doctors were pleased with Abi's progress and the nurses apparently voted her best new mom on the floor. They also referred to Sam as the prince of the nursery. We were really impressed by all the staff and everyone seemed sad to see us go. They probably make everyone feel the same way, but they made us believe it, which was the important thing.

Until today, I don't think we've seen Sam's hands anywhere but near his face since he's been born. When we brought him downstairs and put him in his car seat he suddenly became very serious and sat there with his arms next to him and his legs straight out...it was a very funny moment!



When we got home Sam went right to sleep, but he was dressed and ready for the Red Sox game today...Go Sox!!



We put him in his Moses Basket to rest...it's not very big, but it looks supersized when he's in it. Definitely some room to grow!

Last Hospital Day

Yesterday was Sam's last night in the hospital. He and Abi come home later this morning...can't wait!

Here's are the two of us yesterday morning...



...and Sam down for the count for his last night...

Picture Day

Today was Sam's picture day at the hospital. We had to dress him in his first non-hospital outfit...who knew it took two grown people to get a 7-pound baby into overalls and a sweater!

When we finally did manage to get him dressed, he calmed down enough for us to get a few really nice pictures.



Abi thought this outfit would be too big for him...he's a peanut though.



Later in the day my niece Maria held him as he napped...she's a natural!



He seems to like sleeping with his hands up by his face :)

Sam Has Arrived!!

Sam was born today at 7:49 a.m.! He weighed in at 7.7 lbs and he's 19 inches long. He and Abi are in perfect health. They've each tested very well in all the tests the doctors have run them through today. It's been a very exciting, very surreal day for us.

Here he is...about 30 seconds old with a smiling doctor!



This is one of the first times he opened his eyes, before he had his first bath.



...and here with mom after his bath. They combed his hair...handsome already :)



...and here we all are...the first pic of the three of us as a family



..and the two men of the family together.



There will definitely be more to come in the next few days...stay tuned!