When Father met Daughter

Last Monday was a great day. Seeing Chase after 8 months of separation was surreal. He was taller than I remembered and I couldn't get over how familiar being with him felt. It didn't take long before we were back in the swing of things with our normal every day routine. With one exception... Natalie. It was so sweet when Chase and Natalie met for the first time. He looked at her like he'd known her all his life. Chase has really taken to being a father, too. He's such a big help, he changes diapers, rocks her to sleep and helps me with all the housework. I'm really going to miss having him here with me.

Natalie's First Halloween

Halloween was pretty uneventful for us. Only three sets of Trick-or-Treaters... bummer. Natalie was super cute in her first Halloween outfit... it's crazy to think that this time next year we'll be going door to door!

I caved

So I never thought I'd be a "blogger", and here I am. With Chase and my decision to keep photos of Natalie off of facebook, this just seems like the simplest way to update friends and family. Hope you enjoy!

Natalie is 10 days old and is doing really well. First Health sends and Home Health nurse by in the first few weeks of a newborn's life, and Natalie had her visit today. Typically, newborn babies gain their birth weight back by the end of their second week... Natalie is already 3.5 ounces up! That's terrific! She'll sleep for 3-4 even 5 hour stretches sometimes, which used to concern me a little. However, the nurse and doctors agree... if she's gaining weight, she's fine! They say I might be one of the lucky ones... keep your fingers crossed!