Kivani - Day 3

We're all doing great on Day 3.  I'm feeling well and getting back into patterns, also Si has the week off work so we're enjoying some family time.  Riles loved his time with nana and rog and came home yesterday full of stories, we missed you Riley Bear! 

Kivani is drinking well (huge relief), my milk is in and we figured out that she just doesn't like sleeping flat, so we're now getting a few hours sleep.  She's sleeping tucked into my armpit and its working well.  She's not yet gained weight but hasn't lost more than the first day, so hopefully soon she'll start gaining too.  The number of feedings and wet diapers are all okay.

Bunch of pic below.  We realized with Riles how quickly they leave this newborn stage so we're taking so many pictures...

We spent Sat night at the hosp, and Riles + both sets of grandparents came for a visit.

 I love the way newborn babies bodies squish

And their expressions!
Okay, I'm only going to say this once, then I will treat her as her own person.  But seriously, aren't Kivani and Riley identical as babies?  Blows me away.

Eyes were already open on day 1! 

 Colleen and family came for a visit.  Kivani and Jonah are less than a month apart.  Of course, he now seems huge to me!

 I love that the sequence below was shot in maybe 30 seconds.  That's how long it takes for her to pass out.

 Quiet day yesterday with cuddles before Riles got home.  Loving this time together.

 And a super visit with NanaRogs when they brought Riles home.  Thank you, the Graces!

 Riles is doing great as a big brother.

Si and Riles setup the full train table today, and tonight Old McDonald had a "TRAIN!" many many times. Riles, at one with the train table.

 Matching stripes

 Si was sitting with Kivani on his lap when Riles brought her all his favorite cars.  Very sweet.

 Since I'm engorged, I'm essentially force feeding her every time she's awake.  The poor kid passes out immediately after a feed.  Head up, two seconds, and OUT.  Lovely

Welcome Kivani!

So thrilled to welcome baby Kivani Erica Jane Grace, born 7:55 sat am Feb 18th, weighing 8'6 (3822g). 
She is just too squishy and gorgeous.  Most importantly, perfectly healthy.
Birth <1 hr, all very exciting!  More details to come.  All are doing well.

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y R i ! You're 2 !

WOW!  How did all these balloons get in my room?

Mama it's morning time, why you are wearing a party hat and how did all these balloons get in my room!?

YAHOOOO!

Mum and Dad say it's my birthday!  Wow, awesome!

WAAHHOOOOO I like this birthday stuff!

YEAH!

Oh Wow!  After a fun day at playschool I'm now home and Nana & Rog are over!

And look what they brought with them for my birthday! An awesome train & trucks table!  I'm such a lucky boy.

Apparently there are a couple other presents too.

Wow look Rog, look Tengs!

And look Rog. Flag things on a string!! Apparently they're from Nana's sister and she sent them all the way from England. And Nana says she made them. Amazing! Thanks Nana's sister! And Nana says they're called bunting or something.

Let's put them up.   Let's put them up there!

Rog, Rog. Come and play with me and the new puzzle.

Nana, you come and play too.  This is awesome.  Thanks Nana's big sister!

Oh good, look it's dinner time.  And Nana has brought my favourite, shepards pie.

And WOW, Rog made a cake, a cake! I love cake. I don't think Rog has ever made a cake in his life. And this one is amazing. Thanks Rog! This is the best birthday ever.

 

 

Great cake Rog. Thank you.  Dad stop taking pictures and eat some cake. If you don't I'm going to eat your piece.

Oh good a family shot. Soon there's going to be another one of us! I can't wait to have a little brother or sister. We're going to have so much fun!

Oh WOW! Another present from Nana. Wow I love this birthday stuff! Thanks Nana.

Wow a picture frame with moving trucks on it! Incredible. Thank you so much Nana. Are those trucks really able to move.  What an amazing birthday! Thanks everyone!

Nana let's play trucks all night and never let this day end!