Forrest is nearly two months old

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Forrest is growing so fast! About an ounce a day, and he’s now over 9 lbs! We are starting to really get to know his personality. Some cool facts about Forrest:

  • He loves to smile and laugh. He is starting to coo and interact, even play little games!
  • He goes from being totally content and asleep like an angel to suddenly awake and hangry.
  • He has more FOMO than you could ever imagine. When we wrap him up and strap him on us when we take him for walks, he will push his head out of the wrap so he can see us and around him.
  • He fights sleep. He would much rather stay up and party.
  • He does not like to sleep in his bassinett. He very much prefers to be held, rocked, and sang to.
  • He is a big fan of Queen.
This is my favorite video.
Miles loves his new brother
Forrest and Leanne being silly

These last two months have been a rollercoaster. Mom being here was immensly helpful; I actually got to sleep in every morning! Since she’s left, we are adjusting but we are making it work. We take shifts taking care of Forrest at night and in the morning so we can both get a little sleep! Also naps during the day and lots and lots of coffee help too. I will leave you with a haiku.

The sleepless long nights
And exhausted all day long
Worth it for one smile :)

Forrest’s first bath

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He wasn’t sure at first, but after a few seconds he realized the warm water is actually pretty nice! Then he kept trying to scoot down into the water 🤦‍♂️

Finally clean!
“He smells different!” – Miles probably
Our kid is a little punk rocker! 🤘🎸

Forrest is growing

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His whole hand is the size of my thumb.

Forrest is so precious. I love everything about him, from his funny expressions to his beautiful smile. He was born so small, but he’s growing so fast! In less than 2 weeks I can see and even feel the difference! It’s time to weigh him and see where we are at!

We literally put him in a mixing bowl and weighed him on a kitchen scale 🤣
Baking a Forrest cake
Dadimaa ordered a bowl of Forrest!

Forrest Newborn Photoshoot

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With the cherry blossoms blooming and our baby just 1 week old, it was time to do a newborn photoshoot. I found a photographer who could take advantage of the cherry blossoms and take Japanese style photos!

These first photos were the ones I took of us in the park.

Getting ready for the photoshoot.

The photographer said it’ll take about one month for her to properly edit all the photos she took but here’s some preliminaries!

Very Japanese!

Of all the photos she took, this next one was my favorite!

Forrest Fire

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Pior Forrest got a fever in the hospital. He needed antibiotics but he got through it like a champ.

We are learning the puzzle that is Forrest. I’ve been learning new skills like how to change a diaper, swaddling, keeping a baby warm, and how to console a baby.

Forrest’s First Day

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Today is exhausting. Just so sleepy all day. Last night the crying woke me up. He’s not fussy but he does have a pretty loud cry and he is very expressive. It was very hard to wake up because I was so tired. Thank goodness for the nurse and Leanne.

My friends all came to celebrate my birthday and Amber Passey got me a birthday cake from Neeko Cakes. I feel so loved. Everyone really cares for us and our baby.

Leanne got the breastfeeding down, no problem. She’s a natural mom.

Forrest’s first smile 😃
Forrest already embarrassed by his parents.

A Baby Is Born

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We went to the hospital for a check-up after work. Leanne was a bit nervous.

After the check up, they said you have the evening but come back within a couple hours for induction. It’s time for this baby to come out!

I tried to be cool and collected but I was freaking out. I thought we had more time! At least a week more! But the baby couldn’t wait. We quickly ate, packed our bags into the car, made sure the car-seat was installed and ready to go, and headed to the hospital.

Labor didn’t take nearly as long as we thought. Leanne was such a trooper through the whole thing and was tougher than I could ever imagine. After only 20 hours of labor, baby was born!

We knew almost right away when we saw him that his name was Forrest. Now time for his birth story! While Leanne was having contractions and pushing, we had a playlist ready to go with such hits as “I Want To Break Free” by Queen, “Push It” by Salt-N-Peppa, “I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross, and “The Sweet Escape” by Gwen Stefani. We were all dancing to the music between pushes, even the midwife and her nurses! Baby Forrest was born to “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga.

I was on the right side of Leanne, a nurse was on the left, and the midwife was directly in front of Leanne being the only one fully gowned. When the baby came out, guess who got completely sprayed! Like a targeted missile, baby Forrest aimed everything directly at his dad! Leanne gave a giggle. The midwife’s gown remained completely spotless.

Forrest’s Dadimaa came all the way from Florida to Japan and made it just in time!

When Forrest was born, I couldn’t help but have a tear in my eyes when I first saw him. We made him, and he is so precious. I love him already. Leanne did skin to skin and breastfeeding during the golden hour and I did skin to skin too. I think it really helped with bonding. He has a full head of hair just like dad!

Every sound he makes is so beautiful and I love him so much. I can’t wait to get to know him. I can’t believe I’m his dad.