Three weeks today

Yup, its official, somehow we have managed to keep Logan alive for three weeks now despite feeling like we really don't know what were doing. hehe. Its been an awesome experience to say the least and every day is a new learning experience. Logan is doing well. Sometimes he sleeps almost the entire day and sometimes he cant seem to get enough food in him. Overall, he is a really happy camper though, and generally pretty content to sit in our lap and flail his arms and legs around aimlessly.
Katie has been doing well too. She cant wait get back and workout again. She started back into her studies this week and tries to get as much in between feeding and diaper changes.
This week I am heading on a trip for work. It'll be the first trip since Logan was born and I am hesitant and not really ready to be leaving for such a long time, but at least it's only a couple hour drive in case I need to come back.
In other news, we found tickets to fly back home for the holidays. We're both really looking forward to the family seeing and hanging with Logan for the first time. Katie's mother is the only family Logan has met so far so he's really gonna have to remember some names of cousins and aunts and uncles.
Toulie is coming back with us too. She'll have a blast being back in the snow again.
turkey dinner was great too. We both were in a turkey coma by 5pm last night. We managed to stay up till 11pm last night. Thats about 5 hours more than we have been lately. Our schedule has been pretty much entirely around Logan and when he goes down for the evening we jump at the chance to get some sleep ourselves.
Here is a pic of Logan hanging out in his bopper and sitting on the couch.

Logan's Portraits

Hey everyone,

Well we picked up the portraits today and wanted to share some of the pics with everyone. Although he wasn't the most cooperative, like his old man with photos, he calmed down the later half for some that turned out really nice. Not sure if we are going to get separate ones made up for the holidays, but regardless here are some of our favorites.
We'll probably have some more pics tomorrow for thanksgiving too so stay tuned....

My little sleepy monster

some pics of today!!!

2 Weeks

So another week has come and gone. Logan is now two weeks old and growing. The dr saw him for his two week appt and he needed to gain 8oz in 8 days. Well, KT won the "how much will he weigh?" bet. He is now 6lbs 11oz. For a minute there he was 6lbs 12oz but after we removed his wet diaper he dropped an ounce. My guess was 6lbs 9oz; both of us believed in Logan that he could exceed the expectations of the Dr and sure enough he did. Gotta be from my side of the family eh? haha just kidding...
I'm on my last week of work this week too. Bummer. At least next week is a short week with Thanksgiving.
After that though I will be gone for the week down at Fort Hunter Liggett helping out on some upgrades and spin-up training...
Yikes.
Katie is doing pretty well though. She's coming down with a cold right now which sucks, but hopefully she'll be over it soon with my super awesome hot chocolate...
Today is rainy and cold. I think its the first big winter storm of the year. Supposed to be up to a foot of snow in the mountains... yay!!!

We have been slipping a bit lately with taking more pics, so will get some new ones on the blog asap. Until then check back often


Katie, Logan, Sean and Toulie

Logan's first week

Hello all,

Well one week ago, Kt and I were just getting settled into parenthood at El Camino Hospital. Its been an incredible week for the two of us and one we will cherish.
For myself, one of the highlights of my day is spending time watching Logan wake up. He's sooo dramatic in his facial expressions and the way he moves his arms. It makes me laugh every time I see him try to cover his eyes and tuck his his arms and legs into my warm body as he gets uncovered from his cozy blankets. Eventually a big yawn works its way out as he stretches his little arms over his head. He's all about snuggling too. The minute you pick him up he rolls into you trying to curl his scrawny, lanky legs underneath himself. Also, when I burp him he likes to get his head right underneath my chin and try to lift his head up to see me. Eventually he just rests his head right underneath my collarbone.
His little body blows me away too. I can cradle his whole butt in my one hand when I hold him, and when he lays down his whole body will fit on my forearm and hand.
So, needless to say I can't wait to spend all day with him this week. After that I go back to work, but luckily it should be a short week since its Thanksgiving week.

Katie is doing well too. She's already getting anxious to get back in the climbing gym and start working out again. The weather is changing and the temps are now in the high 50's and low 60"s so its perfect to get a workout in in the afternoon and you don't have to wake up early since it doesn't really get too hot anymore.

In other news, Toulie is doing better too. She is getting better everyday and is slowly becoming her rambunctious self again. Before long she will be back to bugging Katie and I all day long to play Frisbee and ball. As for now though, she is still trying to adapt with Logan in the house and her not being the center of attention anymore. She's coping pretty well though and is extremely curious of him. I think they will be best buds as soon as Logan learns how to share his food from a high chair.

We have also sincerely enjoyed skyping with our families and friends this week too. It makes living away that much easier. I know it's definitely not the same as seeing or holding him in person, but watching him wiggle is always an excellent source of our new entertainment.

Anyway, here are some pics. Enjoy!!!

some quick pics!!!

Its SUNDAY

Good morning,

Well we are off to the start of another bright and sunny California day here at El Camino Hospital. The Dr just came in to see us with our daily update. Turns out Logan is working on getting a suntan already. His Billirubin levels were a bit higher last night, which can be pretty normal from what it sounds like. His level this morning was 12.5 which is still pretty moderate; definitely not severe at all, but since he is pretty young they want him to get some photo light therapy to help out his liver process all of Kt's blood which is a different blood type than his. It can be a couple factors though that can cause him to be a bit jaundiced such as not eating, filtering blood type and a slightly underdeveloped liver. Hes coming along strong though and should be back up to speed soon. All this is more precautionary measures than necessity too, so what we do now will help him out once he gets home...

BTW, Logan already got his first A+ from his old man. Everyone better remember that his first one was from me, because if he ends up anything like me it might be his last... haha

Anyway, they are going to keep him under the light for as much today as possible, and shoot for a late discharge this evening. We're pretty optimistic, but obviously want to do whats best for Logan so if we stay another day its no big deal.

Kt is doing much better today too. The breast feeding is coming along well and they are both syncing this process down to a T.

Uncle Boudie stopped over yesterday to see him for a quick visit but we forgot to get any pics, so will have to catch him on the flip side next month.

I'm in the process of creating a monster to-do list for myself while I am off for the couple weeks from work too, so will be able to keep myself pretty busy hopefully so that I stay outta trouble... hehe

until later....

lunchtime!!

Day 2

Hey everyone,

Well we just went and picked up Logan from the nursery a couple minutes ago and now he is in his practical learning class of how to breast feed.... lucky guy. Haha
Last night we hung out in the room and rested with Logan. Despite my best efforts to name him Puck Kirsch we decided on Logan Alexander Kirsch. Just kidding about Puck, but I did like it....
Katie got about 6hrs of sleep last night, which is 6 more hours than the last 2 days combined so she feels like a brand new momma right now. I got my first two diaper changes in yesterday too. Woohoo. At least they dont stink yet. Give it a couple more days and I am sure that dark brown pudding will have an entirely new aroma to it.
Logan also got his first 2 immunizations yesterday too. Boy, what traumatic day for him.

Today they are going to do an ultrasound on one of his testes since it hasnt dropped yet, but from what it sounds like it can be pretty common and will usually drop within a couple days or weeks. Will keep everyone posted on that.

Some of the boys and fams might stop by over lunch or shortly after work today. Its drill weekend so everyone but me are working. Yeah, Logan started it out right by taking care of daddy. I have the next 2 weeks off for paternity leave so looking forward to catching up around the house and helping out where I can.

Katie's mother, Kathy, is coming out on Monday to help out too. That will be a welcome relief for us since I dont have a clue what I am doing or need to do. I am hoping they have a good grasp on it and just order me around. I promise to try and listen....

So word according to Katie just now, is that Logan is just like his old man and hates his ears being played with. haha, that is so much like me :)

Ok, more later..

Logan's first portfolio

As promised, here are some pics of Logan's grand entrance into this world. Everyone is doing well. Logan pretty much came out crying, which was very reassuring. Kt had a really long night and last couple days. She started the contractions over two days ago now, but we didnt go to the hospital until around 1115pm last night. At that point the contractions started to become severe. It took about an hour to get the Epidural after we requested it; Kt was in excruciating pain at the time too, but when it finally came she was able to relax a bit until early this morning when she had to begin pushing. Logan was born 8:41am and weighed 6lbs 8oz and was 21" long.
So, we have to wait and see how the weekend unfolds, KT really needs some sleep so I left to come home and take care of Toulie for a bit and hopefully catch some zzz's before I go back. I think we will be able to leave El Camino on Sunday. YAAAYYY. For now though its no rush as hopefully everyone will be able to relax a bit.
Anyway, here are the pics.
Kt and I would really like to say Thanks to everyone for their generousity and offers to help. You dont know how much that means to us.
Well without further ado, here are the pics

Peanut's big day

Well, the time is come and we are sitting here in El Camino Hospital waiting for our stork to arrive with baby Peanut. We arrived about 11:14pm last night. Kt is such a trooper. She went soooo long till her first Epidural. She's definitely much more comfortable now though.
Peanut's heart rate is 144bpm so he's doing strong. Not much idea as to how long now, but sounds like he is ready to come out so will be making some calls as soon after as possible. The nurses said it takes a while for the first critter, but that we were moving along pretty fast.
that's all for now. Stay tuned and will be updating shortly...

Thanks to all the thoughts, wishes and prayers. They are greatly appreciated.

love ya