Feeling Better & Smiling

Owen is finally feeling better, and we've finally captured that first smile on camera. Thank goodness for digital pictures, it took a photoshoot of nearly 30 pictures to get him to finally grin at the camera... Boy has he changed in this last month. He's becoming a happy child, although he definately has his moments. He really has Mommy's temper, and he's not afraid to get mad!

He's sleeping pretty well at night, last week was a pretty big set back, so now he's sleeping in a "nest" in bed with Mommy and Daddy. It's made it a lot easier to get him up and fed in the middle of the night, and Mommy can check on him during the night. Hopefully he'll go back in his cradle soon, but for now, we all seem pretty comfortable with this arrangement.

Great Mom-Mom

Owen's Great Mom-Mom came for a visit today. She and Great Aunt Denise we shocked to see how big he's grown. He's changing so much every day, it's fun to see the reaction of people who don't get to see him every day. Great Mom-Mom even gave him a nice bottle, and he went right off to sleep, seems she still has the touch...

Kids Will Get Sick

Barely a month old, and Owen has been diagnosed with RSV, which is a lung infection (basically a bad cold) and an ear infection. Fortunately, he is responding well to the medicine and treatment, and doctor thinks he's going to be just fine. Mommy and Daddy on the other hand are exhausted. We've spent every waking moment with him in our arms, and even sleeping with him in a chair, so that he doesn't lay down. Tough way to be your first month of life, but hopefully the next month will go smoother.

First Bath

Today, Owen experienced his first real bath. He wasn't quite sure what to make of it, but it was way easier those sponge baths. He liked the water, not exactly a fan of the drying off part, because he got cold, but overall, this new adventure went well. Mommy was quite nervous about it, but is relieved to have the first bath done. Hopefully, the next bath will be even easier, because we know what to expect.