Grandpa and Grandma Daby with Wilson

Things are great here. Both Shana and I can't complain about these first two weeks. Wilson sleeps 2-4 hours at a time. He really only cries while his diaper is being changed. I think he just hates being cold and naked. So we've been getting pretty good sleep. I took one week off work and am back at it now. Shana is enjoying staying home with him and doing very little each day except sitting with the little guy.

Wilson had his 2 week doctor appointment today. He is still only 7 pounds 12 ounces, one ounce less than his birth weight. We were a little concerned about that, but the doctor said it is nothing to be concerned about. He eats regularly and has plenty of poopy diapers, so I guess he's moving along at his natural pace.

He did manage to pee on the doctor twice during his appointment, which he also does to me at home on a regular basis.


Here is a video of him. We are just fascinated to sit and watch his facial expressions and noises. Enjoy.

Wilson has been all about the Soothie pacifier. It definitely pacifies. Yesterday he found his thumb for the first time. Kim says this is a great sign that he will be a calm baby able to pacify himself. All signs looking good.

A few more pictures. These are still from Sept. 11-12.

I had my first day back to work today. Shana and Kim brought Wilson up to the office. We went out to lunch with my staff so they could meet him too.

Wilson's first bath. I am in charge of diaper and washing so far.


Kim Thompson, Shana's Mom, is visiting us and is a huge help. She's getting the house in crawling baby condition, and giving Wilson lots of love.




The Daby family, Wally included.

Dunkerdoodle Nursery

The nursery is all completed. Zach Greskowiak did an amazing job on the Dunkerdoodle paintings. Note the tiny cross country skiers and really tiny mountain climbers on the Mt. Hood scene.

Day 4

Wow, I have to say Jon has done a great job managing the blog. We're doing well. Wilson was a rascal last night, waking about every hour, which makes it tough to get deep rest, but oh well! I wish I had a button to synchronize my sleep with his. Wilson is feeding very well, one less source of stress. The milk is here with a vengeance and I'm in some pain. Thank goodness for the pump my aunt Lisa sent me to use.

I'm really eager for my mom to arrive because I'm excited for her to meet her new grandchild. She is also beside herself with anticipation. For those of you who know Kim, you understand that she is the perfect person to attend to the business of acclimating a child into the world. She has so much energy and a get it done attitude, which is a welcomed force when I feel like I'm lost at sea with only three abilities: breastfeeding, feeling the pain emanating from my bottom, and reveling in the magic of our new baby. My needs go beyond my abilities at the moment, though.

One of my friends arranged to have our friends bring over meals for us during the first several days. What a convenient luxury it is to have a freshly prepared meal, either to eat immediately or to freeze. Thank you Miranda!