6 week well visit

Seth went for his 6-week well visit today. He weighed 11 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 24 inches long. Two feet tall already!

He was given 5 vaccines today which he really didn't like, and he's been pretty fussy ever since. Poor little guy - I wouldn't like five pokes either!

meeting the Redmond clan

What a day!

Today everyone congregated at Grammie and Grumps's place to meet Seth. Nanny and Papa, Aunt Linda and Uncle Ed, Aunt Judi and Uncle Ron, Krista and Martin and Paul! Seth was passed around, cuddled, hugged and loved by all.

Grumps, Ryan and I headed out to the Senators game in the evening and Grammie and "the crew" babysat Seth for us. That's our first night out without the baby!

Also: Seth's umbilical cord fell off today!

first pediatrician visit

Today was Seth's first pediatrician visit. Grammie and Grumps came with us. Seth is in great health, and gaining weight and length already! He weighed 9 lbs today, and measured 22-1/4 inches. No pokes today, thankfully!

homecoming king

Well, the nurses at the hospital have been really sweet, and I really like Seth's new pediatricians, Dr. Morffi and Dr. Deshpande, but we're ready to go home!

Seth was circumcised this morning, which he thankfully will not remember. When the nurse brought him back to the room Ryan said, "Well Seth, that wasn't so bad, was it?" Seth promptly raised his middle finger at him! Definitely his father's son.

When we got home there were beautiful flowers from Nanny and Papa, and Ryan introduced Seth to Dante and Recker, the Christmas tree, and all the rooms in our house. I think he'll settle in well here!

Thank goodness for Grammie and Grumps being here - coming home is a bit overwhelming for Ryan and me.

On discharge Seth weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces.

birth day!

Today Seth Michael Coates was born at 8:05 pm! He was 9 pounds, 7 ounces and 22 inches long!

The birth was not an easy one since Seth is so big. Twice we almost went to c-section, but in the end pushed him out the old fashioned way. He was born with his umbilical cord wrapped very tightly around his neck, so he was grey and lifeless and Ryan was pretty nervous. Seth recuperated well and in the end everything was okay. I'm pretty sore, but getting to hold baby Seth makes it totally worthwhile!

Ryan and I are pretty tired, and sure are happy that Grammie and Grumps are here to help us cope with lil' Seth!