1 week on the other side

We have survived an entire week! He is the most precious little thing, I can't help but cry when I hold him and stare at him. It is so true that there is nothing like the love you feel for a child. It truly is amazing.

We have had a busy week and three outings. A walk around the block, the doctors office and a newborn photo shoot.

It has been hard staying in the house, we were so use to being on the go all the time so I look forward to these little outings to the outside world.

Nursing has also been challenging, way more than I thought it would be and comes with its own set if worries - Is he getting enough, am I doing this right, is my milk supply sufficient, etc. I'm lucky and there are lots of resources and help in the area. We are going to a breast feeding group tomorrow at the hospital and I'm hoping that'll help calm some of my fears.

I truly loved being pregnant and now appreciate it on a new level... it was so much easier to keep him safe when he was in me. Feedings, diapering, sleeping, temperature regulation, etc were all non issues and all things we now worry about.

I'm working on his birth story, more to come soon!