Monday, November 3, 2008

yes...it is only 5 am here....Mommy is giving Zachary his middle of the night bottle! How amazing that it is almost morning....he was supposed to have a 3am bottle, but he slept through it! This is pretty close to his 6am scheduled bottle so he may be trying to drop his middle of the night bottle! YIPEE He was SOOOOO good last night. Praise God for answered prayers. He cried out a few times at night, but then fell back asleep on his own. He drank his entire 60z bottle before bed and fell asleep in mommys arms. It was beyond precious. of course we watched him sleep before we went to bed! He was a sound sleeper and we could talk quietly and enjoyed a late night dinner from room service of spring rolls and fruit. By the way...pardon any type-os as I am in the dark typing only by the light of the screen. Zachary has downed 2 oz. so far and is taking a break I can hear hime talking to his mommy. He is not drinking as vigorously as last night...mommy is experiencing her first baby trouble shooting as she wonders why he is not as relaxed as he drinks...shes brilliant, she had me change the bollte to the one he had at the orphanage(different nipple) and sure enough he is is sucking it dry! He has been good to fuss when he is hungry or full and is communicating with his mommy pretty eficiently! He is so funny, he sometimes just stops and talks to her. He rubs his head when he is going to sleep and reaches for mommys face or hair. He sucked his thumb while he slept a bit and rolled over in his crib(baby cot) several times. He is doing great and Melissa is falling gracefully into her new role as mommy, no surprise to all of us, but I think it is a releif to her as most new moms worry if they will do everything alright. We don't know yet if Zach is up for the day, or if he'll let us sleep a bit more. He is just babbling away with his mommy. Today we go to his giving and recieving ceremony. He will wear his new outfit and officially be a Miller! I guess an early start to the day may not be so bad since we leave here for his ceremony at 9am. Hey, for those mom types out there...Melissa just changed his morning diaper and he was really wet...yeah! Systems are functioning:) Okay, so this long blog makes it obvious that Aunt Teri is keeping busy while mommy and Zach do their thing hahaha OKAY...I promise this is true...as I am sitting here he is fed, dry and lying on mommys bed and rolling over and babbling to her and saying mamama! Yes folks, he is amazing. Thanks to obviously sweet gentle care from his nanny at the orphanage. apparently they call their nannies mama. SO he is babbling mama and babab.....oh my word! he just pushed up on all fours and is rocking!.....he just crawled! (well, not like crawl across the floor...but he is moving forward) We did not think he could do that! Mommy is pretty excited. Okay, gotta go if those too keep their playing down Aunt Teri may get a little more sleep :)...just kidding, gotta go watch them being cute. Love to all. Thanks for the prayers as God has indeed allowed Zachary to feel safe and comfy with his new mommy and strange new world for now!

6 comments:

Tina said...

we knew you were a natural
Melissa....and glad Zach is
doing so well learning his new
mommy... stay safe... and
can't wait to see ya and the
baby

Kim said...

Melissa and Teri and Zachary! it sure is nice to write you as a family!!! We all can't wait to see him. I bet sylvia stands in his room in great anticipation. Heavenly Father, Bless these precious first moments. We are thankful in knowing that You had this plan all along. You chose Melissa long before it was a thought in her mind. We rejoice in knowing that you will provide for all of their needs and that Zachary has been called to be a member of this family. Most Holy Spirit lead and guide their every move and bring them home safely. WE ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen

stephanie said...

I could not wait to get home so I could see the new blogs. I kept looking at the clock at work and praying you were all sleeping peacefully. I just keep seeing the image of him in your lap this morning and how content and peaceful you both looked. I know your day will go beautifully today and as every moment passes....it will seem that he has been with you forever. Mom and I were saying this morning that we don't know how we will get through waiting the next two weeks for you guys to get home. We can't wait to get some of those snuggles and kisses. We are looking forward to talking to you in a little while before we go to bed. Love to all of you

katherine said...

I talked to Grammie today and she is as anxous as a 3 year old who has to pee really bad to see her new grandson! I am almost as excited... but i think i can hold it. Hope you get some more sleep aunt teri, i am sure the last thing on aunt melissa's mind is sleep. These are the moments we know you have been waiting for Aunt Melissa. God bless and i will see you via Skype in anhour or so.

Deana Marie said...

So...guess what? I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! Seriously Zachary is the cutest baby ever. Don't worry though, he will have me to knock the girls off of him. This is such an amazing thing and I just am blown away by how amazing God is. He made that baby just for you and I LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!

Unknown said...

Melissa,

I received your pictures of Zachary and he is just precious. He looks so happy with you and you with him. I am so happy for you and can't wait to see him.
Take care and may God continue to bless you and Zachary.

Love,
Jan Pollock