Ryker and Momma's first week at home

Well, we made it! Our first week alone...just my boy and I...is officially over. :) It was definitely trying, tiring, and tough at times, but it feels so good to know we both made it out alive and well. People say there is no doubt about it...moms know what to do for their babies. As a NICU nurse I have always thought that has some truth to it when I see babies and moms interact. I do believe that now whole-heartedly. I also believe that postpartum hormones are capable of altering your thoughts and making you very emotional at times. Again, people say these things, but it's hard to understand until you go through it yourself. As far as the hormones go, every day was better than the day before. I had to tell myself at times that I would make it through the week without Nick's help (He went back to work on Monday) even when I thought maybe I wouldn't. Nick has been a wonderful positive voice in my ear, head, and by text. He is such a good daddy already...I hope everyone gets to see him in action soon. Ryker and I both shed a few tears, napped and watched TV, and I think I ate almost everything in the pantry (thanks a lot BF!), but most importantly, we completed it. :)

I can't believe how blessed I am that I am going to be staying home with him every day pretty much from here on out. That aspect of all of this is taking some getting used to also. Some days I realize that taking care of our baby boy is my NEW job really. I will be working every other Friday and Saturday once I go back to work sometime in September. Nick will be home with him those days which is great. He will get to spend daddy and baby time with Ryker alone, and I will get a much needed break while taking care of other people's babies for a few hours. :) Although I know it will be hard, especially at first, I think it will be something I need to keep some balance in my life as an adult and as a nurse.

Enjoy some pics from the last couple weeks...


Ryker Andrew - 2 weeks old...after his doctor's appointment...

Dory can't leave him alone...she loves him!

Sleeping boy...

He was totally out in this pic. His arm was hanging off my arm, and he stuck the other arm in my shirt.

Sunday afternoon chillin'

RYKER'S FIRST BATH :)

Here we go!

He did SO well. He seemed to like it actually.

Such a little cutie!

Stretching out before a diaper change

3 weeks old today!

Wide-eyed

I can't imagine a better way to spend a Friday night. :)