Update

Amelia is growing bigger and stronger every day. She's starting to make some noises (other than crying), showing a few smiles, and stronger in holder her head up. Hope you enjoy some of her more recent photos.

ER Adventure

Last Sunday around 8 pm the McLean family was packing up for the ER. Luckily nothing too serious, but we weren't completely sure at the time. It turned out Amelia had a temperature of 101.5 (minor cold) and a hernia. She is following in her father's footsteps as he had a hernia repair done just one month ago.

After several tests, an x-ray and an IV, she was cleared to go home with a follow up visit the next day. Above are some pictures from the hospital. By the way, she's getting over her cold and having surgery for the hernia in mid-October.

1 MONTH OLD

Amelia is now 1 month old and we thought we'd take this chance to show off some recent pictures. Hope you enjoy.

Grandma McLean Visits

Grandma McLean came to visit this past weekend. She enjoyed her bonding time with Amelia. She worked hard to get some smiles, but we couldn't get any on camera. Maybe next time.

Meeting of the Cousins

Today Suzie, Thomas, and Grandma (Marilyn) were visiting. It was the first meeting of the cousins (Thomas and Amelia). Overall it went well. Suzie bought matching outfits. We had a photo session during the afternoon. To Tom and Amelia's credit, they were very good for the pictures.

First Week Home

It's hard to believe she is a little over a week old. Amelia, Mum and Dad are doing very well. Some observations since we have been home include:

1. Amelia loves to be swaddled (for those of you who don't have kids or maybe not recently...it is essentially wrapping her up tight in a blanket). Daddy does his super swaddle and she likes that a lot.
2. Mum has fun dressing Amelia in all the wonderful clothes so many friends and family have given her. Thank you all!
3. When daddy is burping her she likes to grab on to his Adam's apple and pull.

Overall, we are both happy to have a healthy little girl.