Photos, and more Photos

Here's a few more good shots.

Long overdue update

I apologize for not getting a new post up here sooner. I really have no excuse except that I'm lazy.
So there.
As for Samuel...he is doing well and growing like a weed. As you can see from the photos in the next post, he's got quite an addictive smile. Once you get him going you just want to keep him smiling. He's also cooing and he's getting a better handle on his hand and arm coordination. He recognizes our voices, and reacts to us when we're close. It's still a learning process, but we're doing just fine.

Enjoy the pictures.

Big Debut, Part 2.

Here are three more of us before we came home. These are all large enough to have printed wherever you get your photos done. Don't forget to look at the post below for the rest of the photos.

Big Debut, Part 1.

As promised, many pictures and few words. Enjoy.

Samuel's Update.

It's been a long week in the hospital. Mostly because we've been away from family, friends and the comfort of our home, as we should have been home on Saturday. Though we really can't complain much, as we've had a nice "easing in" period before we bring him home this week. I can't compliment the staff of Baycare enough, they have been the greatest since we've been here. When Samuel or Becky needs something they've been right there to get it for us. Plus all of the encouragement and very useful advice...did you know you're not supposed to stroke a baby's head to sooth them? Holy cow...I didn't! You're supposed to hold your hand on their head and chest lightly to simulate the womb...that was a great bit of advice.

As of today Samuel will be getting his last dose of antibiotics and will have his IV removed...which is the last of the intrusive things that were attached to him during his stay. We'll be getting to stay overnight tonight with him for the first time...though we were never more than a phone call and a 5 minute walk away with the accommodations that the hospital has in place for parents. Then tomorrow morning we'll be heading home for the first time with our son.

I also want to thank everyone who had a chance to come to Green Bay to see Samuel and us during our stay, and all of the encouraging and supportive phone calls. You can still reach us here today. I always have my cell phone on, and the hospital knows the few places we like to hang out. Thank you for the fruit, snacks, beverages, etc. that were brought as well...saving me a trip to find the local discount store. And Thanks to the special couple that brought us Pizza one of the days...we were really craving it!

The next post...I promise(I'm sure I said that before) I will post more pictures. They'll be big enough to download and make prints of. Plus, the post will be shorter and mostly pictures.

Thanks again to everyone and have a Happy New Year!