19 days old...

Just a few more pictures of Asher...

Asher, preparing for Game 1 of the World Series.

Asher and Cori "watching" the World Series

Games 2 and 3 were so bad, he couldn't even watch.

Rockin' the Mohawk

Spa Day

First Visit to the Pumpkin Patch

We decided that, with Jimmy's second exam finished, we'd hop in the car and head to McCann's Farm to pick out a couple of pumpkins. Not only was it Asher's first trip to a pumpkin patch, it was dad's, too. Had he actually been awake, Asher would have enjoyed the chickens, horses, rabbits, and mule, but he was far more interested in the backs of his eyelids. Oh well, mom and dad had fun.

"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!"

Asher in deep thought about which pumpkin he would take home

He found one!

"There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people: religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin."

Asher's First Week

Yesterday Asher went to his one-week checkup, which capped of his first week of life. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz., up seven ounces from his last day in the hospital. He experienced a number of "firsts" last week.

He found his thumb for the first time, had his first bath, and went on his first walk with mom and dad. On Saturday, he experienced his first Notre Dame game, which coincided with his first taste of agonizing defeat at the hands of the hated Trojans. Sunday, he had his first ride in the stroller, though he slept soundly through the whole experience. He's seen his first Phillies win and loss, and slept through his first ninth-inning comeback. He had his first experience with Skype and said goodbye to Nana and Mimi for the first time.


Mom and dad have also experienced a number of "firsts." They lost their first battle with ill-fitting diapers and experienced the large amount of laundry a baby goes through for the very first time.

"Seriously...another picture?"

zzzzzzzzzzzzz...


"Ahh...this is the life."

Mommy and Daddy wish Asher would sleep this soundly at night!

"Go Irish!"

We're Home!!!

We got home today at 11:30. Everyone is doing well. Asher is eating well and is sleeping quite a bit. He had to say goodbye to Nana Ruthie this afternoon which was not fun, but he is looking forward to seeing her and Pop-Pop at Thanksgiving. Today Asher has enjoyed eating with Mommy, snuggling with Mimi Sandy and Nana Ruthie, reading a book and having some tummy time with Daddy (who has pulled the toys out already). Life is good here at the Woytek house!

Asher says, "BEAT L.A.!"
(Sorry Pop-Pop)

Asher's first day home.

He's Arrived!

Asher Jack Woytek was born at 12:39 this morning. Doctors induced Cori at 8:45 Monday morning, but our 7 lb. 6 oz. little man decided not to arrive until October 13th. We're proud to report that mom and baby are doing very well and Asher has already enjoyed his first gourmet meal. Cori proved to be a trooper, making it through a long labor and an extra long 2 1/2 hours of pushing! We're also proud to report that not only did dad avoid fainting, but he relished every moment of the 15 hour 54 minute miracle! (Don't check the math too closely on that...)



Thank you all for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. We feel so blessed to have friends and family like you all. We're fortunate to bring Asher into such a huge circle of wonderful people.

The hospital Wifi is down, so we'll post pictures when we can. Check back every couple of days for the next week, if you'd like!

Yes, Cori is smiling during labor!

Mom and Asher, October 13th, 1 am

Dad and Asher, October 13th, 9 am

Asher Jack Woytek

7 lbs. 6 oz.

21 in.

Born 12:39 am, October 13th

Dad, Mom, and a very sleepy Asher

3 Hours to D-Day

Well, hopefully. Cori's due date is tomorrow, October 4th. Of course, Baby Woytek will make an appearance when Baby Woytek wants to make an appearance. But, we did have a check-up yesterday (Cori more so than Jimmy) and found out that everything is progressing swimmingly. Hopefully our next update will have less belly and more baby! Stay tuned...

Cori at 39 weeks, 6 days