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!