Visit to the pediatrician

Jacob got his two-week checkup today! The pediatrician tells us that he is doing "perfect," which is certainly encouraging for us to hear.

Fun baby statistics:
• Height is 21 ½ inches, only a half inch longer than at birth. That is, however, 80th percentile for a two week old.
• Head circumference is 14 inches, 20th percentile. (I believe this is an inch or two larger than at birth, but I'm not sure since the hospital told us centimeters, not inches, and I forgot the exact amount.)
• Weight is a whopping 9 pounds, 1 ounce! This is 1.5 pounds larger than his birth weight, and brings him up to 55th percentile.

Meeting Aunt Anne and Uncle Kevin

Last night, Jacob was introduced to his Aunt Anne and Uncle Kevin! Here are some pictures:



We also got a few good candid shots, such as this one. Jacob is learning to grip onto anything within reach, and this includes daddy's chest hair. Ouch!!



What do you do when there isn't a pacifier within arm's reach?



Jacob, learning to play Superman:



"These aren't the droids you're looking for":

Meeting new friends

Jacob has now met his paternal grandparents:



As well as Aunt Dana and Uncle Josh:



He also took a nice stroll through the park (but managed to sleep through almost all of it):



Blizzard has even sent us some cool baby swag! A blanket, a teddy bear, and a onesie (that won't fit for a few months):



One more picture for good measure:



For more, click here to view the album.

Home from the hospital

Our new family has just checked out of the hospital and we're getting situated at home. It's so nice to be back.

I've uploaded a new batch of photos. Here are some of the highlights. (By the way, you can click on any of these pictures to get a full size version.)

Hanging out in the bassinet:



Hanging out with Mom:



The sign that greeted us when we pulled in:



It's good to be home!



To view all the new photos, click here. For photos of the very first few hours, check the next post down ("It's a boy!!").

It's a boy!!

Jacob Christian Stiles was born at 6:42 AM on Sunday, February 11, 2007. He weighs in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and measures 21 inches long. All fingers and toes are present and accounted for. Delivery was smooth and the baby is happy, healthy and adjusting well to the outside world.

Here's Jacob immediately after birth; he is still wet and getting toweled off.



Here he is a little later:



Here he is, dressed up in hospital attire:



Here he is with Dad:



Here he is with Mom:



Here he is with Nana and Papa (the maternal grandparents):



Here's Mom and baby taking a well-deserved rest after a long, long day:



Those are the highlights, but for many, many more pictures, click here to view the whole album.

T plus one day

The official due date has come and gone. Jacob is snug and warm and refuses to budge from his current home.

Here's a picture of mom. She's ready for this baby to come out. Really, really ready.