Graduation Day

Not much to say today, other than the fact that Zoe has now graduated from preemie to newborn-sized clothing. Guess all this feeding and pumping and waking up every 2.5 hours is doing what it is supposed to do. No more tiny rubber chicken baby!

Because She's Cute

Zoe just happened to be alert during the day (rather than between 1:30 am and 4:30 am like she was last night, but I don't hold a grudge) so I thought I would take a little video.

Zoe Hastings: Live

So things are going well. We are managing to keep the small human well-fed and in one piece. We spend a lot of time gazing upon our creation, rating each face as cuter than the last. I guess that's how it goes. Not much else to say right now, we feed her, she sleeps, we rest and try to get stuff done around the house. She's been out in the world a couple of times to run errands, but otherwise, we've been enjoying being in the house with her. The dogs, however, aren't all that excited about her. And Seymour is just pissed.

Unlike her parents, Zoe arrives early...

Hi folks,

Just a quick note to say that Zoe is here. She is TINY, but healthy and an utterly delightful in every way. More to come...

On Sunday I was honored to be invited to a baby shower in my (our honor). Carrie, Debra, and Gwen threw a wonderful party. Cupcakes and tiny sandwiches are wonderful things. Debra came up with the wonderful idea of having guests make onesies for our impending arrival. Guests at first balked at the phrase "craft project" (I guess they expected hot glue and sequins) but really got into the working on the little things and the finished products were FANTASTIC!Also, I received a lot of great stuff, books, sheets, sleep sacks, toys...etc. Thanks to everyone who came. I'm so grateful to have so many caring and fun people in my life!

33 Weeks and Counting

...and bigger...and chinnier. sigh.

Making the nursery comfy

Last week, we made our first trip to a diaper aisle. What an odd feeling! Still, we're feeling a little more prepared now that we have most of the essentials.

Today the nursery room rug arrived, and we are really pleased! The room is really taking shape now, and it feels like someone could actually live in there. Julie just returned from shopping for the little one with Brandee. Later, future dad and mom spread out the loot on the new rug for a fashion show.