Settling in

At 4 1/2 days old and having spent 2 1/2 days at home, Liam is settling in nicely. He's tried out his cradle, his swing, his Pack and Play, and his changing table. You know, just checkin' everything out to see what's what and what suits him at a particular moment. He's pretty easy-going, being at the eat/sleep/poop-pee stage of life (which I'm rapidly approaching on the other end . . . ), and is easily soothed with swaddling, swinging, jiggling or bouncing.

It took three of us to change the first poop-diaper. Stuff was spewing, oozing, spraying everywhere, and we were all laughing so hard that the task took far longer than necessary, I'm sure. It really does take a village. At least when Old Faithful and oil gushers are coming out of a tiny baby. A pity there were no extra hands to record the hilarity on the Flip Cam.

Mama's already found the favorite blanket, and Liam is perfectly happy swaddled tightly therein. We've discovered that many "newborn" clothes are made for newbies weighing 9-10lbs, instead of Liam's comfy 6 1/2, although the Gerber onesies (0-3 mos.) fit fine. However, he is quite the dapper little guy, whatever he wears.

The exercise ball that Kate used during early labor to help move things along has come in handy as a place to bounce as we hold the baby. It's a different motion than rocking or gliding, and Liam loves it. Plus, I think I might be getting a little exercise out of it.

Flowers, visitors, and gifts arrive daily, adding to the festive "Welcome Home!" atmosphere. All in all, I think GrandBoy is settling in nicely.