Well, we have had quite a week. It felt great to get home last Saturday afternoon and to be in our home as a family for the first time. The house immediately blew up into a big mess of clothes and baby stuff, which I can only assume happens to all parents the first time they go home with baby.
Carter was born at 9lb 14oz, but he had dropped to 8lb 6oz by the time we left the hospital. He was also jaundice so we had to keep him on a bili blanket and under the lights for 24 hrs. That dropped his bilirubin level enough to allow us to leave the hospital. Sunday was our first full day home. Katie and I both got a great nights sleep because Carter slept 6 hours straight! This parenting stuff isn't too hard ;-)
We had to go in for a checkup with the pediatrician on Monday. Carter's bilirubin level was up slightly since the last test, but not enough to cause alarm. They did weigh him and found out that he was up to 8lb 14oz! Our little guy definitely does not have a problem eating. Our pediatrician asked us to come back Tuesday as well for another quick checkup. His bili level had dropped more and he actually put on another ounce. So needless to say, Carter is healthy and happy.
We've had a number of visitors this week and Katie and I have enjoyed seeing family and friends. Carter doesn't mind it either since he gets all the attention.
We are officially a week old today and we couldn't be happier. The joy that a child brings into your life is hard to put into words. We instantly fell in love with our little guy and that love has only grown over the past week. My dad told me that some of the best memories in his life are when his kids were born, but it is hard to explain that feeling and relate to your kid until they have a child of their own. Carter has definitely put life, values, and love into a new perspective for us.
There is so much more I could share, but I will stop here for now since my little man is crying. he must want daddy to hold him. He doesn't really cry for any other reason :-D Don't tell mommy that...
Keith
