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1 week old!

Last night Walt reached an important milestone--his one week birthday! It has certainly been a crazy week. After a rough couple of days, we seem to have found a schedule that seems to work for Walt and leaves us feeling at least moderately well-rested. My parents have been out here since Saturday, which has been immensely helpful. Mike and I even managed a short date this afternoon--a trip to the post office and a quick stop at Bi-Rite Creamery.

Below are a few pics from Walt's first week--enjoy!

Watching the Cubs with Dad





Walt's freakishly enormous hands



Meeting Nana and Grand-dad







Cat nap for Dad and Walt



Digging into a delicious brunch featuring our friend Nikki's delicious blueberry scones--thanks, Nikki!



A-ok



Walt can't take his eyes off the game



Our friend Kim (due in December!) gets some practice



Visiting with family friend, Kate











Walt's favorite trick--flipping the bird with his gigantic fingers...we try not to take it personally

Last day in the Hospital, then home!

Our friends Nikki, Dave and Jen stopped by to meet Walt...


...and so did Heather and Blair - Thanks so much for coming guys!


Our celebration dinner on the last night in the hospital




Flying the Cubs 'W' flag in our hospital room


A quick rock to sleep on our last morning at the hospital


Packing up our things and Walt in his new San Francisco cap (click to enlarge)


Bye room 457!


The view from our hospital floor (our neighborhood is straight ahead, up the hill)


Time to head home


First family photo


All loaded up, about to take the slowest drive home in history


We're home!




Taking a quick nap in the big bed




It has been a long couple of days - but we wouldn't trade them for the world

Walt!

Walter Lee Davidson
Born 6/16/09 at 7:59PM PT
8 lbs and 21 1/4 in

We are all resting comfortably in the hospital before we head home tomorrow.
Thank you so much for your kind words, support and prayers. We are very lucky to have such amazing family and friends.
We promise to be in touch with everyone when we get settled in back at home.

Until then, here are just a few pictures from our wonderful day...

Kate testing out the hospital bed, getting ready to go


Gearing up for labor with her trusty Bon Appetite


Moments after delivery, Walt meets Mom


The weigh-in


The under the heat lamp after the first bath


Walt checking me out


Very suspicious...


Not quite sure...


Deciding he'll take me, but only if he gets Mom too


Resting calmly after a busy night


Walt's first strength test




An afternoon nap after lunch





That's all for now. We're hoping to be checked-out and introducing Walt to his new home early tomorrow afternoon.
Talk to everybody very soon!
-Mike and Kate