Thanks to our friends at Swedish

My mom and dad and I extend a big Thank You to the people at Swedish. You all did such a great job. Much appreciated!

My mom especially appreciates all the great nurses in the anteparnum unit.


Thanks to everyone at the Infant Special Care Unit!

Bad News and Good News

Bad News: My parents gave me a bath this afternoon. That was not fun at all. I hope they never do that again!

Good News: Seth and Anna came for a visit. It was great to see them again. Hey folks!

I like Seth.


I think he likes me too!

My Saturday

Did some sleepin' today. And some eatin'. A little poopin'. So yeah, it was a full day for me.

Dad took this photo of me in my bassinet first thing this morning.


Being it was Saturday, Dad was off work all day. We got to hang out together.


I ended the day nursing from my mama. Nyum nyum nyum, dash sho good!

Visit from Jemae and Ray

I finally got to meet Jemae today. She's nice! Dad says Jemae and Ray are our crazy neighbors, but I think Dad might be the crazy one. Ray was here today too, but Dad neglected to get a photo of us together. Hmmm, I guess we'll have more chances.

Hi Jemae!

Breakfast nook

We like to have breakfast in the breakfast nook. I ate my breakfast first, then my folks put me in the boppy to hang out while mom eats breakfast.

Me in the boppy


Mom and me in the breakfast nook

Makin' cornbread

Last night I helped my dad make cornbread. I'm not big enough to eat cornbread, but I like to help anyway.

First visit to Lighthouse

Tuesday morning, my mom and dad took me to dad's favorite coffeeshop, Lighthouse Roasters. Dad has been going there for years, and my appearance made quite a stir as all the regulars wanted to meet me.

Mama and me at Lighthouse

Babysling

Grandma Barb got me a babysling. Wow, mom and dad really like it. I like to ride along while they do whatever they do. I usually just fall asleep.

My dad carries me in the babysling


I like to snuggle way down in there. You can't even see me!

Naptime

Most of the time I sleep in my bassinet. But sometimes, every once in a while, my mama will let me join her in the grown-ups bed.

Mama and me taking a nap

Dinner in the backyard

Last week it was really hot here in Seattle, so we had dinner in the backyard for several nights in a row.

Me and my dad in the backyard

I miss Grandma Barb!

On Monday night, Grandma Barb flew home to New York state. I'm sure she was glad to see Grandpa John, but I sure miss her. I look forward to their visit in September.

Presents from Aunt Jean and Uncle Rog

A couple days ago Grandma Barb helped me unwrap a box of presents from Aunt Jean and Uncle Rog. There were skin care stuff, receiving blankets, and more. Thank you!

Cool books from Gabriel!

Gabriel K sent me some cool books. Gabriel's dad, Jeremy, has been friends with my mama for a long time. Gabriel is a big boy, a year and a half! Anyway, thanks for the great books Gabriel, and to his folks Christine and Jeremy.

Todd and Wendy visit

Our friends Todd and Wendy came for a visit. Didn't get photos but we had a great time. They brought Thai food, but I stuck with my usual - mama's milk. Thanks for coming folks!

Visit from Aunt Barb and Uncle Bob!

Our Bushwhacker friends gave me a great party Sunday - photos from that are coming up. Great-Aunt Barb and Great-Uncle Bob came by right after the party and visited. This was my second time meeting them; the first time was way back more than a week ago at the hospital.

Aunt Barb and me. Dad had a tough time with the camera - came out a little fuzzy. Sorry!


Uncle Bob gave me instructions: Eat and sleep. I've been doing my best.

Baby Rolling Cart

The nice people at my Dad's work chipped in for this really terrific stroller. Dad couldn't remember the word "stroller", so he called it a "baby rolling cart". Now we all call it that!

Thanks to all the folks at KTC for the great gift.

Samuel tests the Baby Rolling Cart

Present from Rona and Jeff

Rona and Jeff sent me this great diaper bag. I bet you thought my dad could never get excited about such a thing! We all think it's cool. Thanks Rona and Jeff!

Going for a walk

I went outside for the first time. Mama, Dad, Grandma Barb took a short walk.

In the neighborhood


Thats me down in there

First full day home

Wow, lot's of activity here on my first full day at home. I made sure Dad was on top of things this morning at 3:00am. He did pretty good. Here are some photos from other highlights.

Mama got a nice call from her buddy Amy in Ohio. Hi Amy!


GranTom wanted a photo of me without all those clothes on. Glad it's warm here today!


Grandma Barb rocks me in the new glider chair

Ahhh, home at last!

Whew! What a day! My mama and dad, along with Grandma Barb, brought me home. It sure is great to be here. Made even better since Uncle Paul was able to take the day off and be here to greet me.

Mama and me at the Swedish Hospital Baby Pickup spot


Ah, me and mama in Big Red Chair


Mama, Uncle Paul, and me

Coming home today

No pictures yet, but everyone is preparing to bring me home. Should happen later today!

Lots of news

First news is that I got rid of that nose-tube thingie. I gave it a good yank this morning and pulled it out! Doctor said that its fine and they are not replacing it. Whew!

Second, they moved me to a private room. This is because they needed space for more babies in the Infant Special Care Unit, and they wanted a baby that is almost ready for home to get moved to a private room. So now I am in a private room within the ISCU.

Third, I might be going home tomorrow! My mom and dad are very excited. They stayed with me overnight last night and they plan to do so again tonight. Hopefully we'll all go home tomorrow together.

Here is a picture of me that my dad took this morning. No nose tube!


Grandma Barb seems to like me just fine.

Visit from Carla

Our friend Carla visited me this afternoon. I kind of, er, well, barfed on her. Ooops! Sorry Carla!

Me and Carla

Back to my birth weight!

Big News of the Day: I have reached my birth weight! I was born 4 pounds 13 ounces. I then lost some weight, as all babies do. I hovered around 4 pounds 9 ounces for awhile then started gaining. Today my nurse weighed me and, drumroll please... 4 pounds 14 ounces!

Grandpa John asked for a photo with my eyes open. Dad did the best he could.

This is my skeptical look


Furrowed brow!

Visit from Jackie and Doug

Jackie and Doug visited me at lunch today. The nurse got a kick out of Dad and Doug acting tough with a baby! Dad neglected to get a picture of Doug holding me - oops!

I enjoyed seeing Jackie again. We're old pals, we go way back - at least a week!

A couple pictures for GranGlo and GranTom

Dad wanted GranGlo and GranTom to see my big ol' feet. Here's a photo!


My dad took this photo of me sleeping for GranTom and GranGlo. Zzzzzz!

Jane and Steve visit

Jane and Steve paid us a visit this sunny Sunday morning. They even brought enchiladas for my folks. It was great to meet them!

Dr Barry flowers

Mama's chiropractor, Dr. Barry, sent her some flowers. Thank you!

Gifts and poem from Sue!

After the morning trek to the hospital, my folks got back home and encountered a fun surprise - a package from Grandma Barb's good friend Sue. The package contained presents and a card with a poem.

Wow, cool stuff!


And a very nice poem in the card, just for me.

Dear Elliott Lewis - Welcome to the World!
You're just a wee lad who's not seen the sights
You've just left the darkness to see the bright lights
It must be confusing when one is first born
So many changes - night versus morn.

Hunger and thirst and pleasure and pain
all new sensations, again and again
Some of them pleasant and some of them not
But the world can be lovely - you're in a good spot!

Mummy and Daddy are always on hand
And grandparents, uncles, friends, family - just grand!
So keep your eyes on the peaks and the far-reaching sea
And on those that you love, wherever you be.

Sue, July 6, 2006

Lisa and Randy visit

Our friends Lisa and Randy skipped Saturday morning cartoons to come for a visit. Lisa held me for awhile, but Randy didn't want to this time. It was great to see them. Thanks for coming folks!

Q E T

Everyone needs some Quality Elliott Time!

Mama and Grandma Barb get some QET


Dad gets some QET


Grandma Barb took this close up of me.

One week old!

Today I am one week old. I've made a lot of progress, but I still fall asleep after half a bottle, so I have to stay here for awhile longer. Mama wants me home real bad.

Here is a photo of mama feeding me this morning around 9:15am.


Mama burps me - perhaps not my most photogenic moment. Hey, knock it off with the camera!

Mama likes feeding me

Mama has a good time feeding me. Yum!


Here the cleaning crew lady looks on, along with the nurse.