Tokyo Real Estate

It has just passed the first month with the baby at home and things have been relatively smooth. At first I was sleeping with the baby and my wife but they wake up too frequently during the night waking me up that I sleep alone in my bedroom now. Problem solved.

I enjoy what little time I can spend with my family. I like bottle feeding my baby looking into her sparkling eyes wondering what she's thinking.

I didn't know that having a baby would bring so many gifts! I got a stroller from my uncle! Clothes and a baby bed from my parents. Clothes from my wife's parents. Clothes from my Aunt Barbara in the states. A baby bag from my coworker Asano-san. Blankets and bibs and little rattlers. My sister gave me a slew of presents too. Stuffed animals, socks and baby books. Friends and family have been so kind that we have barely had to buy anything yet. We even received diapers in the form of artwork put together to look like a giant wedding-type cake. I think the only thing we buy is that milk formula for when baby Luca isn't breast feeding.

I feel fortunate and wanted to share my gratitude to everyone that has contributed with material items and even for your thoughts and prayers. Arigato!

The second month of babyhood is nearly finished for the family and I think we are getting a hang of the basic things. Luca can go out and about in her stroller too now so that makes my wife more mobile. It appears that Luca likes going out as she does not cry while outside so that makes things easier for us. We have even gone to restaurants with her and she sleeps through that so it's great.

Luca is gaining about 25 to 30 grams a day so if you don't see her for a couple of days you really notice a difference. She is getting more meat on her face and body finally. She is also gaining strength in her neck enough to move it around and switch positions. We are noticing that she is smiling more often now and every once in awhile catch a glimpse of her playing by herself. Month one and two have been great, hopefully month three will be just as great or better.