Two Week Recap

(Mike imitating Rooney)

The other day I told Mike I was surprised that he has not posted yet re: his experience, as the Dad, on Rooney's birth. I really thought it might be nice & one day if Rooney read it, it could warm the cockles of his heart. Mike said that he couldn't post because he really didn't remember much...I told him I really hope he's kidding.



In the 2 weeks since Rooney was born I have made 4 outings. One was to the MD last Monday. I was still really swollen & I immediately went back into hiding after that appt. The 2nd & 3rd outings were on Thursday when I went to the chiropractor & got coffee with my sister/went out to dinner. It was nice to feel apart of the real world again. Now the worry is "Do I still look pregnant while I'm ordering this beer?". What is also notable about the 3rd outing is that it was the 1st time Rooney was babysat. My sis watched him about 2-3 hours & I believe she held him the whole time.

Today I made my 4th outing- this time with the boy. Mike, Rooney & I went to Annie & Dana's soccer game. For all of you who religiously read this blog you will remember that it was 2 weeks ago to this night that I went into labor after their soccer game. It was real nice to be able to show off our new baby. He's pretty cute. I also was able to test out the Ultimate Wrap. It worked pretty well for the 1st test. Rooney does not like the sling position (wh/was the position I really intended to use), but the tummy to tummy position he seemed happy with. Next step is to get Mike comfortable with the wrap. I fear that may go as well as his blog posting though.

Finally, this week 2 other big events happened. 1. Rooney lost his umbilical cord. My nephew, Cuyler, was very relieved about this. He thought the little, brown umbilical cord nubbin looked like a big raisin sticking out of his belly button. 2. Rooney got his 1st official bath. He did get a sponge bath previously but this time I was able to soak him...and inadvertently myself.