6 week update

okay...so stephen-fua is 6 weeks old. wow! i still can't believe he's even here let alone 6 weeks. i realized today that going to church is a WHOLE NEW process. it's better after attending three services last week but it's still "a process." hats off to all of you mothers who have more than one child. (WOO HOO!) this weekend will be my first weekend going solo. hmmm...if there is no update next week then you'll know that this weekend took quite a toll on this new novice of a mommy. :) i have to admit that our son is NOT doing all that this update is saying. i'm wondering if it's because he was 5 weeks early...hmmm...

...our last piece of furniture has been purchased and will hopefully be assembled soon. yes...it's the glider and ottoman. we didn't need it for the first month (since we were instructed to nurse in a different chair for the first weeks). so we waited until we had to have it. okay...we have to have it. tuvai has been waiting to use it for bonding time with his son since he is staying awake a little bit more and sleeping a little longer. just a little...


Update from Babycenter.com: Hello, Diana !Has your baby smiled at you yet? If not, he will soon. At 6 weeks, about half of all babies can recognize their parents, and many of those babies are so delighted that they welcome Mom or Dad with an excited, gurgly grin. This is one of the first signs that your baby is developing an ability to socialize. In fact, it's called a "social smile," and it's one of the more emotionally gratifying milestones you'll see your baby reach.

stephen-fua asleep and full

mommy and son

daddy and son

stephen-fua's first moments

5 week update

i went to church for the first time this past thursday night. besides my mommy wanting me to begin going to church regularly she was DESPERATE to go to worship and hear the Word of God. BOY did it hit the spot! i think the line that stood out to my mommy was when our pastor said, "assuming is the lowest form of communication." she's been trying to work on her communication skills for a long time and still needs a lot of work. so that comment really spoke to her.

my daddy continues to take me out with him on errands, etc., so besides quality time with my dad, i'm bonding more and more with my car seat and stroller. today he and my mommy officially applied for my passport and took me to get weighed. i now weigh 8 lbs. 2 oz. my daddy was HYPED. he continues to make sure that my mommy sticks to his "sports" theme when dressing me. something tells me that i'm going to have a basketball hoop over my crib soon.

p.s. while we were out and about today it rained. wow! my first rainy day. :) love and blessings...