I'm sorry. I can't help it...

I am a proud papa!

More Pics - Week 4

The many goofy faces of Elise.

Many changes....

Adjusting to life with baby has been interesting. Quite honestly, those first two weeks were really, really tough! I felt completely confused about what Elise wanted at any given time. It seemed like all she wanted to do was eat - I couldn't believe she was that hungry. She also only wanted to sleep being held, which made it difficult for Wes and I to get any sleep. On top of all of this, I kept crying for no apparent reason, which was about the only part of the whole ordeal that stressed Wes out.
Week three has been a bit more manageable. Elise and I are starting to know each other a bit better, she has some semblance of a routine, and she is beginning to sleep for longer stretches at night in her bassinet. Wes has been a saint of a husband so far. He never complains when I wake him up at night, even though he usually has to get up for work in the morning. And, despite his pre-Elise claims that he wouldn't touch a diaper, he is tackling his fair share of those as well.

Enjoy the pictures of Elise!

The game continues...

More pics!!!

Some more pics of our little model

Here are some more pictures. Erin, Elise and Ihave been asked to pose for some photos to be used in some new hospital marketing materials. So, we will do that, shortly, and then get to go home in a few hours. I need to get out of here. I am beginning to feel like a zoo animal.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

Drumroll please...

We would like to welcome Elise Noelle Erwin into the world. Elise was born, November 18, 2007 at 4:35 p.m. She weighs 7lbs., 1 oz., and is 21 inches long. Sized just right!

The day started like every other, except Erin knew something felt slightly different. There were some strange feelings below, consistent, but not strong. We took Sam and Abby for a 1.5 mile walk, and then Erin sent me to the IU basketball game (I offered to stay, but she insisted). When I arrived home, the games had begun. Within an hour, we were on our way to the hospital due to the ever increasing contractions. When we arrived at the hospital, we signed in at 3:45, and Erin was 10 cm. dialated. We got into the room, Erin put on her gown, and Elise was born about 35 minutes later. I was still in shock about 3 hours later. Due to her dramatic entrance, Elise had to be on Oxygen for a few hours, but now she is healthy and beautiful! The Grandparents are all here and for now, everything seems right in our world. Have a look!!!