Michael Daniel Young II

It finally happened...I thought it never would.  I thought I would be pregnant until Christmas.  Or the Second Coming.

But, he's here!  7 pounds, 4 ounces, 20.5 inches long with a 14 inch head. :)

Approximately 2 Minutes Old

Isn't he cute? Well, I think so. After he was born, it was a juggle to get the sleep we would like. Michael caught this picture of Daniel and I while we were napping:

2 Days Old

It's been such a good experience having Daniel in our lives.  He really is the sweetest little guy...even if he hasn't slept the past two nights or so!  We're glad that he no longer needs a "bili blanket," which is a somewhat bulky contraption that is needed when a baby's jaundice is too bad.  Here is a picture of him when he had the bili blanket (it's underneath, so you can't see it so much):

Getting Sunshine, 4 Days Old

You can kind of see the cord of the bili blanket at the bottom of the picture. He really enjoyed laying in the sunshine in nothing but his little mittens, socks, diaper, and a hat. Those mittens have been a lifesaver; he loves having his hands right next to his face, and they keep him from scratching up his own face.

...and, if you are wondering, our dog (Faelan) has thoroughly enjoyed having Daniel around.  Here he is, right in the middle of all of our baby stuff, resting his head on the diaper bag:

Faelan

...and, if you are interested, this is what I looked like 2 days before I had Daniel:

This is me, not a beached beluga.

...and here is Daniel getting his first bath:

...and one last picture of Daniel with his dad:

I really will try to keep this blog more updated from now on.  It's easier when you have something so cute to take pictures of!