Week 2

Esra went to his second week check up with Dr. Porter.
Doc said he is an active guy and very healthy.  

Here are the stats from his visit:

Height:  21 1/2 inches (75%)

Weight:  8 lbs 8 oz (45%)

Head Circumference:  14 1/2 inches (50%)

First bath...he wasn't so sure at first, now he loves them!

During the second week, I had lots of visitors...

 David

 Chelsea

Great Aunt Liz 

Pop 

His favorite sleeping position...that would be both of us! 

 First nail trimming and filing

Week 1

Esra's first week was filled with lots of different things.  

We brought him home from the hospital on Friday, June 17. 

We went on our first walk the next day in the BOB stroller.  

Sunday was Father's Day, what a special day for me getting to hold my 4 day old son in my arms!  

Monday was Esra's first pediatrician visit with Dr. Porter.
He weighed in at 8 lbs 1 oz. already over his hospital discharge weight.

Also on Monday we picked up Oma Jutta from the airport for her two week stay with us.  

Welcome Esra Levi

Esra Levi Furnell has arrived at last.  He was born on June 15, 2011 at 6:41am.  He weighed in at 7 lbs 15 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long.

 Proud mama

 

Our family!

Proud papa

 Maw-Maw and Pop

Oma Jutta

Aunt Jenn

IT'S A BOY!!!!

Secret’s out, we found out that Baby F is a BOY!! 

The appointment was supposed to be on Feb 3, but due to the ice/snow storm that week, the appointment was cancelled.  We were able to reschedule for Feb 10.  Baby F is now 1 pound and his heart was pounding at 160 bpm. 

Meike and I are excited and are starting the name search.  We were able to cut the book in half by not having to worry with the girls names.  But the name will not be spilled until the little guy enters the world!!  So place your bets now. 

In the time since the last appointment, we have had a couple of parenting classes at church.  These were awesome, thanks Watermark!  Also, we have decided to switch from our OB to a midwife.  Our first appointment with her is March 8.

We have been busy getting the little guy’s room ready.  Here is a sneak peak.

Meike made the mobile with fabric and stuffing from Hancocks as well as the ribbon and hanger ring from Michaels.  She got our her sewing machine and went to town.  It looks great!