Nathaniel's 1st Halloween

Nathaniel is still too young to hit up the neighbors for candy, but he's plenty old enough to be costumed for Halloween. He makes a cute little ducky, no?

Nathaniel received a surprise gift Halloween evening: a Halloween sleeper and other outfits from his godparents-to-be (Joe & Julie) and cousin Teresa. Inexplicably, Nathaniel seemed to prefer wearing the sleeper instead of the duck costume.

-Scott

Grandparents' weekend

A very busy weekend in Liberty! Grandma Heinze arrived with her friend Joan Friday evening. On Saturday the house was full of grandparents (all except for Grandpa Heinze). Saturday evening Nathaniel paid his first visit to a restuarant when everyone went out to Mimi's Cafe to celebrate Grandma Heider's birthday. After that, Mom and baby went home while everyone else went to Harrah's Casino.

Here are photo highlights of the weekend:

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-Scott

Grandma & Grandpa Heider meet Nathaniel

Grandma & Grandpa Heider arrived Wednesday from Illinois to meet their first grandchild. Grandpa was reluctant to let go of Nathaniel, but we eventually got a photo of Grandma holding the baby. Grandma & Grandpa stayed at the house Wednesday and Thursday, and they will stay with Corey Friday through Sunday while Grandma Heinze visits.

-Scott

Nurses visit Nathaniel at home

One of the nice services provided by the staff at Liberty Hospital is a home follow-up visit a few days after going home from the hospital. Today 2 nurses paid Nathaniel a visit. In their opinion, both baby and mom were doing well. Nathaniel's weight was 8 pounds, 8 ounces, up 5 ounces from his hospital checkout weight. Mom is doing a great job nursing, and Nathaniel is doing a great job eating!

Here is Dad's current favorite photo of Mom and baby... Click it to enlarge.


-Scott

Meeting "Uncle" Brian

Monday was a busy day for Nathaniel. He got to meet "Uncle" Brian and his gal Melinda, who were just beginning their North American Baby Tour of 2008. Neighbors Terry and Karen also dropped by Monday evening to meet Nathaniel and to shower him with a gift.

-Scott

Meeting Uncle Corey

Saturday night was a loooong, mostly sleepless night for Mom & Dad. Nathaniel was restless both in his crib and in his bassinet. Uncle Corey dropped by Sunday afternoon to meet his new nephew, and of course Nathaniel was so tired that he spent most of the afternoon snoozing on Dad's lap. Oh well, at least he let us drink beer and watch football in peace!

-Scott

Home from the hospital

Ann felt well enough to go home from the hospital Saturday. Both she and Nathaniel were glad to be free from the nurses' clutches. Now I just hope that we all can get some sleep at home.

Nathaniel weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces early Saturday morning, down almost 11 ounces from his birth weight. Apparently all newborns lose 5-10% of their body weight in the first few days, but hopefully he'll regain the weight soon when mother's milk comes in.

-Scott

Still hangin' at the hospital Friday

Ann's doctor decided not to discharge her Friday, so everyone hung out at the hospital. Daddy got the honor of changing Nathaniel's poopiest diaper yet, while Mommy enjoyed her first shower since Nathaniel's birth. Friday evening Nathaniel welcomed his first official visitors: Jayne and Jennifer from AIPC.

See 5 photos of Friday's highlights here:

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Cousins Andy and Eric want to see more videos of Nathaniel, so here you go...

Watch a video of Nathaniel waving hello to Andy, Eric, and all of his family and friends:


Watch a video of Nathaniel receiving an exam in the nursery when he was 2 hours old:


Watch a video of Nathaniel "enjoying" his first bath in the nursery when he was 2 hours old:


Watch a video of Nathaniel's (temporary) conehead getting washed when he was 2 hours old:


-Scott

Nathaniel Alan has arrived!

I'm happy to announce that Nathaniel Alan was born Wednesday 10/1 at 3:10pm at Liberty Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs 14 oz and was 21 inches long. Both Ann and baby are doing well, and they are looking forward to heading home Friday or Saturday.

See photos of Nathaniel's first 24 hours:

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Watch a video of Nathaniel's first bath in the hospital nursery:


-Scott