One week and a day old - whooo hooo!




For all of the recent July pictures: July Archive

July 23 - Third day home! Took John to the pediatrcian for the first visit. He checked out just fine - he's gained 4 ounces and grown a 1/4 inch (heh - doesn't sound like much but the doctor was happy)

John is acclimating very well to the house and the pets. Emma loves sniffing him but the cat is still keeping her distance.

Here are a few shots of the last day or so (thanks Anne for the sweet outfit!!!)



See the rest in the July Archive

We were discharged  from the hospital around 2:30 this afternoon. John slept the whole car ride home and then immediately wanted to eat!

It is very nice being out of the hospital and having our own stuff around. John has already napped in his crib and his play pen. He's also gone through three changes of clothing! What did we get ourselves into!!! Heh...

Emma seems to have adapted already and likes to guard the door to John's room whenever he is in there.



See the rest of the first day home pictures here: First Day Home Archive

July 21, 2007 - Day three was much better which is good because the night was very tough. After figuring out how to breastfeed, all John wanted to do was sleep and eat. And to do it in one hour rotations. So, Mariel and I were up all night trying to keep him happy! I know, I know - that isn't going to stop any time soon.

John is going to be coming home this afternoon and we're all looking forward to the comforts of home.



For the rest of Day 3, click here: Day 3 Archives

July 20, 2007 - John is still a very well behaved little baby. He spent most of last night in the nursery because his heart rate was about half the normal rate. But after a few tests and an EKG, the doctors decided he was ok and just needed a little time in the nursery under observation.



See the rest of the Day 2 pictures here: Day 2 Archive

July 19, 2007 8:23 am - John Michael Wyman was born in room 1202 at Allegheny General Hospital! Weighing in at a slim 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measuring in at 20 inches, John is finally here! He has no complications, all fingers and toes are present, and the Lilly chin is making a strong showing.

Mariel held up remarkably well and is currently recovering in room 1270. All three of us will be staying at the hospital until Saturday morning.

I'm sure I'm leaving something out but that's ok - here are some pictures!




And, here's a short video of John just after being cleaned up from the delivery:
Video of John - 30 seconds, 17MB

See the rest of the photos here: Delivery Day 1 Archive


Hello everybody, this is my first post on our website so hopefully it works well.

Today is July 18th, the "official" due date and still no baby!!!!  Will somebody tell this baby to come out!!! 

I am still feeling well, which I guess is a good thing, but we are so excited and anxious.  My mom and sister are here, we've been walking and still no baby.

Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers.  We'll definitely keep you all updated, keep checking the website for pictures. 

 
We're counting down the days - baby is due on July 18th!

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Went hiking in April with Emma. After a three hour drive, we arrived at the Allegheny National Forest and embarked on a 3.5 mile hike to Hopewell campsite. After playing in the water for a little bit, we hiked back. Excellent trail and Emma did very well!



See them all here: Hike Photo Archive
Well, the nursery is about as done as it's going to be until it gets its tiny little alien - er- baby inhabitant.



See them all here: Nursery Archive