Dear Small,
You're asleep and you're Daddy's downstairs bringing up dessert for me.
It's midnight and I want to capture some details on your third day with us.
Today was a lot more hectic than yesterday. Yesterday, you got to focus on the basics of setting up a routine and we had a visitor.
Today, we had to focus on getting enough food in you to keep you from losing too much more weight. And, your Daddy and I had to finalize your name for your birth certificate. And, we had to fill out all the paperwork and cover all of the discharge information to take you home. And, we had to pack everything and get it to the car. And, we took you for your first car ride from the hospital home.
I mentioned to your Daddy that I was scared going to the hospital on Sunday. And, today, I was scared bringing you home. Change is tough, Pioneer, and sometimes, it can be scary. But, we made it home in one piece.
We raced you up to your room to stay somewhat on top of your feeding schedule and you were great about eating in a new environment. Then, your Daddy, you and I crashed for a much needed nap. We woke up and you had another super feeding session. Then, I held you and we napped while your Daddy made dinner. We had dinner and then we fed you. You've been a champ about eating at home. And, your dinner was followed by a wonderful combination poopy/wet diaper. See? we're still celebrating each diaper.
Then, came the highlight of an already wonderful day. We had one of those moments when you were up and wanted to play. You had both eyes wide open (they're gorgeous, you know) and a hint of a smile on your lips. We couldn't get enough of watching you and can't wait to see those eyes again. We finally had to put you down for a nap so you wouldn't be overly tired by your next feeding. Then, we all napped again.
We just finished feeding you, and you and your Daddy are both asleep.
I had to eat a small meal with my Motrin so I'll be up for the next 15 minutes digesting before joining you both in slumber.
You were just over 48 hours old when we left the hospital today. And, the changes from yesterday to today are there if you look for the clues. Your nose cleared up although your legs remain the funniest looking legs ever with their plump, hairy thighs and then scrawny, wrinkly calves. Your feet and toes are now a bright pink instead of the grey-blue they were when you were born. I mentioned the eyes opening wide. And, today we noticed you tracking sounds with your eyes and body and turning towards certain sounds like your Daddy's voice. You've learned to use your hands as a shield, like when you cover your cheeks when I blow on them or you covered your eyes when your Daddy's camera flash bothered you.
Well, I'd better try to get another hour of sleep since we're all getting up again at 1:30.
Love,
your mommy
You're asleep and you're Daddy's downstairs bringing up dessert for me.
It's midnight and I want to capture some details on your third day with us.
Today was a lot more hectic than yesterday. Yesterday, you got to focus on the basics of setting up a routine and we had a visitor.
Today, we had to focus on getting enough food in you to keep you from losing too much more weight. And, your Daddy and I had to finalize your name for your birth certificate. And, we had to fill out all the paperwork and cover all of the discharge information to take you home. And, we had to pack everything and get it to the car. And, we took you for your first car ride from the hospital home.
I mentioned to your Daddy that I was scared going to the hospital on Sunday. And, today, I was scared bringing you home. Change is tough, Pioneer, and sometimes, it can be scary. But, we made it home in one piece.
We raced you up to your room to stay somewhat on top of your feeding schedule and you were great about eating in a new environment. Then, your Daddy, you and I crashed for a much needed nap. We woke up and you had another super feeding session. Then, I held you and we napped while your Daddy made dinner. We had dinner and then we fed you. You've been a champ about eating at home. And, your dinner was followed by a wonderful combination poopy/wet diaper. See? we're still celebrating each diaper.
Then, came the highlight of an already wonderful day. We had one of those moments when you were up and wanted to play. You had both eyes wide open (they're gorgeous, you know) and a hint of a smile on your lips. We couldn't get enough of watching you and can't wait to see those eyes again. We finally had to put you down for a nap so you wouldn't be overly tired by your next feeding. Then, we all napped again.
We just finished feeding you, and you and your Daddy are both asleep.
I had to eat a small meal with my Motrin so I'll be up for the next 15 minutes digesting before joining you both in slumber.
You were just over 48 hours old when we left the hospital today. And, the changes from yesterday to today are there if you look for the clues. Your nose cleared up although your legs remain the funniest looking legs ever with their plump, hairy thighs and then scrawny, wrinkly calves. Your feet and toes are now a bright pink instead of the grey-blue they were when you were born. I mentioned the eyes opening wide. And, today we noticed you tracking sounds with your eyes and body and turning towards certain sounds like your Daddy's voice. You've learned to use your hands as a shield, like when you cover your cheeks when I blow on them or you covered your eyes when your Daddy's camera flash bothered you.
Well, I'd better try to get another hour of sleep since we're all getting up again at 1:30.
Love,
your mommy
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