Aiden is here!

I'm sure you already know that! But this is the first time I've had to sit down and add to the baby blog since coming home from the hospital. I'm still a little nervous to leave Aiden alone while he's sleeping-I pull the pack n play up really close to the bed at night, so I can just reach in and touch him, and during the day I keep the house quiet while he naps so I can hear every little sound. I'm sure eventually these feelings of nervousness will pass, but for now I'm a worrier!

Aiden is one week old, and Matt and I already can't remember life without him here. We feel like so much has happened since last Sunday afternoon. For being only one week old, Aiden has had a lot going on in his life! He's been through everything at the hospital, been to the pediatrician twice already, had family visitors, and is trying to get adjusted to breastfeeding and sleeping in a new place (not inside mommy)!

Matt is the most amazing dad. He is so good at helping Aiden to be comfortable, just talking to him and rocking him to sleep or pacing the floor with him. I like to catch Matt reading to Aiden or just listen in on his little conversations. It is truly the sweetest thing to see. I already know that if I didn't have Matt as my husband and Aiden's daddy I could never do this. There have been several moments of sheer terror for me since Aiden was born(probably caused by huge hormonal shifts and lack of sleep) that I easily could have lost my center. But Matt always encourages me with his kind words and reassuring looks and reminds me that I can do this job of being Aiden's mommy. I just have to trust myself and trust the things that I know to be true. More to come later-Aiden is waking up and ready to eat!