HOT baby!

Notice the missing cord stump! An innie like mommy and daddy.

We are finally alone as our little family. We have a week until David and Linda arrive. Cory left Wednesday (driving straight through to Salt Lake in 14 hours!) and Dick and Donna left yesterday morning. It was really nice having the extra help during the transition. Funny that Dick and Donna came all the way from Phoenix to enjoy the hottest days in recorded history in Western Washington! Cory left just in time as Wednesday peaked at 104 degrees...THE hottest day ever up here. Things are cooling down now so that it is bearable.
Follow up at the pediatrician today went great. Michelle has surpassed her birth weight, gaining 9 oz in 1 week! 7lb 12 oz today. Not surprising to me considering how much she's at my breast! So far, my breasts are holding up to her demands remarkably well. She weathered her final heel poke for metabolic screening with the traumatic scream of death.
I have worked up to walking the full loop around Titlow park with Michelle and Io which makes me feel a lot more balanced. I worked so hard to stay in shape during pregnancy that "taking it easy" has been a real mental and physical challenge.


Proud Martin Grandparents!

1 week old!

Starting to try out little outings. Yesterday, Cory and I took Michelle to my office. Of course, an office full of nurses were very happy to get their baby fix for the day! This morning, Donna and I took Michelle for her first ride in her stroller down to Titlow beach. She seemed to enjoy the ride in a quiet-alert state with one feeding break while throwing the ball for Io. I was especially glad to take a short walk. I was so active during the pregnancy that convalescing has been difficult this week.

Michelle and Mommy's first outdoor adventure!

Hear no evil...

Grandma Donna gets her baby fix

Great auntie Tammy gets her baby fix

Do we look a little sleep deprived???

5 says old!

Everyone loves auntie Cory!

Talk to the hand...I'm busy!

Who's sleepy now?

Our little Michelle is just doing great! We are absolutely enamored with her every step of the way. Breastfeeding is going great too! My milk came in in full force on Friday and we are both enjoying it immensely. Barry and I are a bit sleep deprived which is to be expected. But with all the help right now, we are finding plenty of time for catch-up naps. Dick and Donna arrived Friday evening planning for a week-long stay and Cory will be here until Wednesday.