I have a new found respect for all parents. I never knew newborns take so much work. Our days have been filled with diapers, feedings, laundry, soothings, cleaning, and sleeping (mostly on Caleb’s part). We often have to squeeze in meals and potty breaks in between baby-related chores:

I’m so so so grateful that Andy has had these past two weeks off of work to help out. I dont know what I would have done without him here. Between the two of us (and a lot of help from Andy’s family) we’ve been able to get through each day.

Our nights have been touch and go. After a few days home, Caleb seemed to be sleeping pretty well at night. Unfortunately, he was circumcised a few days later and that seemed to mix his days and nights up. Yesterday, we tried to keep him awake as much as possible during the day so he’d sleep through the night. I think it worked because he would wake up, get changed eat and fall back to sleep within a half an hour.

Yesterday, we went on our first family outing to the shoe store and Target. Since Caleb slept through the whole trip, it was considered a success. This morning we went out for a second time to church. I wouldn’t consider it a complete success because as soon as the sermon started he decided to wake up and start crying. I took him out to the lobby where he began to scream. So I took him to the nursing room where he pooped through his outfit, screamed more than ate and spit up just about his whole meal. By the time I finally got him cleaned, soothed and somewhat fed, service was over. He did enjoy all the attention from our friends however.

Tomorrow Andy goes back to work and I get to take Caleb for his two week appointment… by myself. Yes, I’m terrified to do this without Andy there. But there’s got to be a first time for everything. Last time we were there, He had gained all his birth weight back so he’s eating well.

Here are some more pictures from his first two weeks: