Check out the size of my arm

Check out the size of my arm. I mean seriously, have been going to the gym?...Or maybe it's cause she's a week old. We'll let the reader decide. Anyhow, I absolutely love to hold her. It's such a cool feeling to hold a small human being in one arm.

Sleeping like a baby

So far so good in the sleeping department. Or at least we think so. She sleeps for 3 to 4 hours at a time making little sounds every once in a while. When she wakes, she chills for a little bit and then wants to eat. After she eats she chills again for a little after she is burped and then hits the sack again. For you mommies and daddies out there, is it normal for her to make sounds during sleep and is it normal for her to sleep so much? We'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks

She's a hungry one

We have quickly discovered that little Giovy takes after her daddy when it comes to eating and her mommy when it comes to sleeping. It is so cute to watch her scramble around when she gets hungry. She is so desperate to eat, that's all she can think about. (I can relate) When she sleeps, however, she sleeps!

Home sweet home

After 3 days in the hospital, we're finally home. It felt so good to walk through the front door and lay little Giovy in her crib. The adventure begins!

As ready as we tried to be for her, there was no way to completely prepare. We read the books and asked for advice and yet that first night with her at home was such an uncertain event. I cannot explain the mixed emotions that consume you when your new treasure is laying in the next room and you know at any moment she might start crying.

Thankfully, her first night at home was uneventful. She went to bed around 10:00, woke up around 12:30, 3:30 and 6:30. It couldn't have been more perfect. We hope for more nights like that one.

Pastor's Blessing

In the 41 hours that she's been on this earth Giovanna has several special visits from friends and family. Here in this picture is our Pastor Mihai and his wife Eliza. He said a prayer for her as we all have that God would protect her and keep her near to Him. We greatly appreciate your prayers as well.

Parent / Daughter connection

There is such an automatic connection between Giovy and Emma that actually started the moment Giovy started kicking. With me it really happened when I held her for the first time.
Since Emma had to have a C-section, she was still in recovery when I first got to spend some time with Giovy. The nurses left me alone with her for about a half an hour and it was the most special time I've ever had. I can't express what was going on through my mind as she stared into my eyes and just lay there. I am a truly blessed man.

She's already a model

Her first photoshoot went very well. Photographers from all around came to catch this rare beauty of a baby. Giovanna will be going on tour later this year and will make appearances in Clovis, San Francisco and Los Angeles in November; tickets go on sale soon!