8 Days Old.... Already!

We've had a great first week! Eli is sleeping and eating well, and for the last 2 nights has only woken up once, allowing us a better night's sleep. He has gained back a good portion of the weight he lost and now weighs 7 lbs. 6 oz. (he was 7lbs. 10 oz. at birth, and dropped to 6 lbs. 15 oz. when we were discharged). His jaundice seems all but gone, and his umbilical cord stump fell off last night!

Eli's facial expressions are changing, and he now makes cute little smiles at us.... just gas I'm sure but so fun to look at all the same. We've nicknamed him "Yogi" for now, as he contorts himself in positions that look like he's practicing Yoga!

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Nonni and Opa (a.k.a. Eileen and Fred) on September 2., and we know they are anxiously awaiting getting here. Auntie Lizzy has threatened to get in her car and drive out here to see her new nephew, but I think she'll hold off till their planned trip in October with Uncle Jay and Uncle Mike.

Some new pictures are posted below. Enjoy!