7 week update!

Hey all, 

Just wanted to write a quick update. Things are getting exciting here in the Koskey-Diaz household! Little Levi is now almost 7 weeks old and growing and changing in the most lovely ways. He has started batting around at toys, he can sometimes follow objects with his eyes and maintain eye contact, and the cutest thing ever in my life: he has started cooing and makes an 'oooooh' sound that just melts my heart to pieces! We've been very interactive with him during his awake times; talking, playing, reading, dancing, tummy time, walks, and making faces. He is starting to make some faces back at us, or at least we can tell he tries. It is the cutest! He is definitely becoming more aware which is awesome. 

Mommy has had a nice week as well, I am learning to function on little sleep lol, and take advantage of whenever I can get a cat nap in. Not gonna lie that the nights can still be pretty stressful dealing with all of the crying and sleeplessness, but I now have a breast pump (thank you to my BFF!). That means I now have the freedom to go out and do things and rest assured he will get fed while I am gone! This has been a game changer. 

- Monday I went to my 6 week postpartum Doctor visit - all is well and I am healing perfectly. Let's hope too that I can avoid any further complications with breast feeding now that I've finished my antibiotic. Fingers crossed :-) 

-Tuesday - I went to the dentist for a check up. These things are a big deal for me as a new Mom who is just beginning to venture out again :-) Happy to say I am cavity free!

- Wednesday I made it to my most favorite support group; my grief support group which I have been attending for years. The facilitators, one of which is a very special mentor to me, gave me the most beautiful gift package for baby! It included clothes, linens, and other goodies. So sweet! 

-Thursday I made it to the YMCA (my home away from home!) for the first time in 6 weeks! I took a bar yoga class and then soaked in the hot tub after. All I have to say is "Heaven on Earth!" 

-Friday - went to the Y again and this time swam and then went in the hot tub. So great. 

Overall, I feel much more balanced and positive when I am able to get out, connect with people, and exercise, and that, in turn, makes me a better Mama to Levi and partner to Marcelo. Woot woot! 

Special thanks to Carmen, Marcelo's Mom, for making all of my outings possible. It is priceless knowing Levi is safe at home in loving hands. 

Also special thanks to everyone who continues to shower us with love and lovely gifts! In addition to the gift box from my support group, my best friend Kathy sent us a Michigan book and a Detroit Tigers hat :-), Mom's friend Ellen sent us a beautiful crocheted blanket and gift card, Auntie Sherry sent us the cutest Dinosaur outfit, and aunt Kathy and Uncle John sent us some spending $! 

So much love! Just so much love all around us continuing to welcome this beautiful baby into the world. We are so grateful! 

My Chubby Chunkers!

Very important milestone, Levi pets his first cat! 

Dad and Levi celebrating a soccer goal by team 'America!' (notice Levi cheering too :-)

Tiger cap from Kathy! Detroit represent!

~Angel boy~

Can't believe this miracle on earth!

Grandma's tender lovin'

Enjoying an evening family walk!