Moby Wrap

Dear Zoe -

We have been putting you in your Moby Wrap this week and you love it!  You just snuggle up and fall asleep, which is great, because then I have two free hands to get on the computer or do other things (like send texts to all my friends)!  You look so cute all bundled up on me, I hope you like this for a long time!  :)

xoxo, the mama

Sleepy Girl

Dear Zoe - Today you are 9 days old.  Our days have consisted of sleeping, cuddling, eating, changing diapers, the occasional visitor, and more sleeping. 

One of your favorite (and Dad and Mom's too!) position is laying on our chest.  You just snuggle up and are a little hot pocket on us.  It is so sweet.  I will never forget snuggling with you. 

Today we went on a field trip to BeByBaby to pick up some things and then out for lunch with Dad.  You were great!  You don't mind the carseat, as long as the car is moving!  :)  Then we came home and you took a long nap.

Love you baby girl.

xoxo, the mama

Zoe's First Bath

Dear Zoe - Yesterday, Dad and I gave you your first bath! At first, you seemed to like it, but as soon as Dad poured that water on your head, you weren't so sure. But we got you nice and clean and wrapped you in your towel and you were nice and comfy.

Zoe's First Week

Happy 1 week birthday, baby girl!

It has been quite a week. We came home from the hospital on Monday (November 1). You didn't like being in the carseat for the first time, but you were fine once we started walking and had you in the car. I sat in the backseat with you while Dad drove us home. We took a walk to pick up your brother, Benny, from daycare, where you guys met for the first time.

We have learned a lot about you this week -

1. You get the hiccups all the time. You always had them in my belly, they don't really seem to bother you, but Dad and I feel so bad everytime you get them.

2. You make very funny faces. My favorite is your furrowed brow, serious look that looks JUST like your daddy. Its adorable.

3. You love to be swaddled and rocked. You really don't go to sleep at night without being tighly swaddled and you look like a teeny little burrito.

4. And finally...both Dad and I love you SO much. I didn't realize how much I could love you until you were here!

xoxo, the mama

Happy Birthday Zoe Ryan Teich!

October 30, 2010 1:07 am

Our baby girl is here! After a very long day (labor started at 5am on Oct 29th), Zoe has made her debut. She came in weighing 7lbs 13 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. She had a bit of traumatic childbirth (birth story to come later), but she is perfectly healthy.

Grandma and Grandpa (G Diddy?) and her uncle Danny came to visit her right after she was born, and then we went up to our after delivery room for some much needed rest.

She has been wonderful sleeping and eating and mom and dad have been having a fun time getting to know her. Her godmother, Jenny and Mikey came to meet her for the first time and we had our first photoshoot.

We go home tomorrow, so we have one more night here. Good night, sweet girl!

Love, the mama

The Nursery is done!

Dear Zoe - Your nursery is all done, ready for you to come home! Can't wait for you to see it, I think you will like it.

Dad did a great job of hanging up the letters of your name-

Here are some other pictures-

See you soon!

See you soon!

Dear Zoe- You are one week past due! You must be very comfortable because you don't want to come out to meet us. We are checking in to the hospital tomorrow morning to induce labor, so as of now, October 29th will be your birthday!

Happy early birthday, sweet girl. We are very excited to meet you.

Love, mom and dad