One Week Old

We survived our first week!  Chan and I had a post-partum visit at the hospital earlier this week and we both checked out fine.  He'd only lost an ounce from his discharge weight and his bilirubin levels were still in the normal range.  During the visit they also checked how much milk he was getting when he nursed and he took in almost an ounce in less than 10 minutes.  He's an incredible nurser!  That boy loves his milk and he drains me of every last drop!  Once my milk came in around day 3 then I started sleeping better knowing that he was filling up.  Prior to that I couldn't fully fall asleep because I was constantly tuned in to any stirring he was doing.  He usually wakes twice at night to nurse and last night he just woke once so we're both getting good rest in-between.

Esme continues to go to school everyday and I think she enjoys that time to herself.  Then when she comes home she's our big helper.  At school they're teaching her about being a big sister and how to help take care of babies.  It's so cute!  She is always very interested in Baby Chan and wants to know what he's doing.  After having him do some tummy time Esme decided that she needed some too.  Ha ha!  She's also very good at testing out all his new toys and baby equipment.  Overall I think she's doing great at adjusting to having a new sibling.  She especially likes all the visitors and gifts she's been getting for being a big sister ;)

A visit from the Mitchell girls

Welcome to your new home Baby Chan

Esme was really excited for the neighbor kids to visit despite her face here

Aunty Trisha and Uncle Kyle come to meet Chan

Nana and the new addition

Saying goodbye to Nana

Chillin during tummy time