Daddy and his boy

Walks has absolutely loved the past week with William. I always knew Walks would be a great Dad, but I never knew how much he would enjoy spending time with his child. He has been a tremendous help to me and I know how much William will enjoy all the time he gets to spend with his Dad as he gets older. Thank you Walks for all you've done...William and I couldn't do it without you!!!!

9 days old...

It's hard to believe it's already been 9 days since we brought William into the world. It has been unbelievable so far and I can only imagine how much we have to look forward to!
I'm scared to even report, because it might be too early to declare this, but we have a GREAT baby. He sleeps and eats and MAYBE he'll cry when he gets his diaper changed, but usually he is as happy as can be.
He has been sleeping in his crib since the first night we got home. He looks like such a pea in that big crib, but we decided this would be the best for all of us. I don't know that a 9 day old can like something or not, but so far he likes his crib. He goes down, wakes up every 3-4 hours with a little cry, we feed him and he's back to sleep in the crib. What a blessing!!!!
His umbilical cord scab fell off on Monday and he finally got his first real bath yesterday. At first he wasn't so sure, but by the end, he had warmed up to it. Of course he decided to tinkle and burp a "loaded" burp while he was getting his bath, but I figured that was all too convenient...we just re-washed his little body! Here are a few pictures from this event.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

I know I have needed to update since we got home 4 days ago, but as you can imagine, we've been busy. I will start to get some pictures, etc up as the days go on. Here is one quick one from yesterday.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Love, Caroline, Walks & William

Baby William!

William and Mommy are doing great! He is precious and continuing to make everyone fall in love with him! Caroline is looking great and is a wonderful mom! They will be going home from the hospital tomorrow and are looking forward to gettting settled in with the new addtion!

William Arthur Milliken!

Sweet baby William was born right before 6pm weighing in at 7lbs 2oz and 19 inches long! Mommy and baby are doing great! Daddy, grandparents, aunts and uncles are all so excited and so glad William is finally here!! He is just adorable and so very loved!










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It's time!!

I'm going to the hospital today @ 5:00. The actual induction will start tomorrow morning. I (or somebody) will keep everybody posted as to Baby Milliken's arrival, stats, pictures, etc. Can't wait for everyone to meet our new little one!!!!

DUE DATE, BUT NO BABY!!!!

No baby yet...I have a doctor appt @ 11:00. I will update this afternoon!!!!!
Caroline

Feeling rough

I am so sorry to all of you who have called that I have not called back yet. I just don't feel good and I really don't feel like complaining on the phone to everyone that calls. I could lie and say I'm fine, but honestly, I am VERY uncomfortable. I'm obviously up at 11:30, listening to Walks snore, wishing I was in my own bed instead of the guest bed (which is due to last minute hardwoods that got refinished today in own bedroom). That was not intentional, but when we ripped the carpet out of our bedroom Saturday morning, the surprise was that the original carpet pad was glued to floor. Needless to say, we had to refinish floors to get glue/pad/funk off. My house smells like poly, the dog needs a bath and I need a baby.
I promise I have enjoyed your messages, emails, etc and I will keep you posted if something happens, but in the meantime, I just can't talk to anyone without complaining and let's be honest, who wants to hear that?!
But I'm SO EXCITED to have a new baby soon and to find out WHAT IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love to all of you great friends who care so much, C-line

8 more days

I can't believe my due date is only 8 days away. Time has REALLY flown by, but I very ready to have this baby now. The last 3 days have not been the best- I'm feeling pretty sick, tired, exhausted, full and getting tired of feeling baby movement. I know all of that sounds terrible, but I'm just ready to have baby in my arms! I was driving this morning wishing Baby Milliken was in the back seat--soon enough, I know.
Anyway, enough complaining! I know I've been very slack lately, but really have had nothing to report. I will keep this updated this week if there are any changes, etc. Maybe I'll get another picture or two up before baby comes.