Some Pictures from Cole's First Week

Here is a link to a Flickr Slideshow of some photos that we've taken of Cole during his first week (which actually doesn't officially end until tomorrow.)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24017746@N08/sets/72157603954507976/show/

Things have been pretty smooth the first week. We've been adjusting to the new sleep patterns, but it's not burdensome at all when you realize why you're doing it. Cole's got some jaundice issues, but that's pretty normal and we're not really concerned. The "biliblanket" that they've put him on to fix the jaundice stuff actually makes him sleep pretty well.

Also, our pediatrician recommended that we integrate some formula into Cole's diet since the breast milk hasn't been so cooperative so far. He's been a little less finicky since we started that up.

Well, that's about all for now. Until next time.

Edwin Cole Sheward

On February 16, 2008 at 8:20 p.m. we welcomed Cole into our family. Cole was 7lbs. 8oz. and 21" long at his time of birth. As you can see, he's got a head full of hair. It now looks like he's got light brown hair with blonde highlights. Kinda funny. His eyes are currently blue and we think they'll stay that way since both of his parents have blue eyes.I'm hoping to post some video for you all (don't worry, nothing graphic) but for now here are some photos from the weekend.

If you'd like to see a slideshow with some more photos, go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24017746@N08/sets/72157603941338578/show/

Thunder's Room!

Alright, here is our first attempt at the whole video-blog thing. Please enjoy this pre-baby tour of Thunder's Room, soon to be completed by the arrival of our son.

Let there be a blog...

So, I've decided that with the impending birth of our child, it would be a great idea to set up a blog where friends and family could check out photos of said child, possibly videos, etc. This is my first ever blog so bear with me as I figure all this out. I thought this would be a fabulous way for out of town kin to keep up on the "Life of Thunder"... coming soon to a hospital near Indianapolis. So, not much to read or see yet, since he's still inside the womb and all but soon my friends... very soon he shall make his debut to the world.

The only thing I can tell you for sure is that the little guy has chubby cheeks. How cute is that? Chubby Cheeks!