The Everyday

Dear Luke,

You are upstairs taking a nap after my 6 week follow up appointment with Dr. Schmidt.  It was special to have you in the carrier with me after all the appointments I had in those rooms when you were still inside me.  It was always exciting to get to hear your heartbeat and sometimes see you on an ultrasound!  Dr. Schmidt thinks you're adorable and I have to agree.  She said you have perfect facial features and specifically commented on your lips. :)

I've taken some pictures around the house the past couple days of things that just look normal to me now, but are new since you've arrived.

Here's the drying rack for your bottles and pump parts.  I've washed these parts many, many times!  Next to the drying rack is the saline solution I made for your stuffy nose.  You are not a fan of the solution, but it does help.

And the laundry room.  When Honey was visiting, she started using the blue bucket with OxiClean to treat stains.  So far I've managed to get them all out, so it works well!

Here's your clean laundry ready to be put back in your room.  I set it here when you're sleeping and then usually before waking you up, sneak in to put it away.  That way if you wake up, it's fine since it's time to get up anyway.  Here we have your swaddle, burp cloths, sheet saver, blanket, and socks, all popular laundry items these days.  I especially like the tiny socks. :)

Here's the pillow I use when I feed you, ready in the loft with two burp cloths for the middle of the night feeding.

This is you full and content after a feeding.  You often put your little hand or fist on your forehead or cheek while you're eating.

Here's your fun activity mat in the living room.  You often have tummy time on here or lie on your back and look at the bright links.  You've recently started to grab on to the links, too.

And here you are on your cute blanket.  I often will lay next to you and talk to you or read to you, which makes you smile.  We read a devotional from my old Precious Moments Bible Stories book every morning on the floor in your room. :)

And here you are taking a snooze at Walmart.  On my last trip you were awake at first and I laughed when I peeked to check on you and your bright blue eyes were fully open and staring straight at me.  It wasn't long before the rolling cart put you to sleep.

You're such a fun little buddy and I'm so thankful for the time we have together!

Love,
Mommy