My First Week at Home

Mommy and daddy haven't left me alone for one second in the past week, so I'm sorry it's taken me so long to post an update. We've had a WONDERFUL first week at home and boy am I happy to be here! Mommy keeps getting happy tears in her eyes and saying what a gift from God I am...and that I am a true angel. Daddy is just in awe and says I have completely changed his life. Maddi and Kaiser love me to pieces and have listened very well, keeping their distance. I have to admit I'm pretty happy about that...their breath really stinks! I couldn't ask for a better home! Mommy and daddy are so proud and are working hard to get things organized.

There is SO much to catch you up on. Where do I even begin???

Let's start with my last day in the hospital (Nov 4th-election day) and the preparation for my big trip home. This is me, hanging out with mommy and daddy first thing in the morning... ...mommy's had this outfit I'm wearing since long before I was even conceived...hoping and praying that someday I would come along. Well, the day FINALLY arrived....11-2-2008.

A TRUE MIRACLE!

We all were a little tired that morning after 2 sleepless nights in the hospital, so Daddy and I snuggled a bit and took a nap while mommy got ready to go.

After what seems like 100 hours of "teaching" by the nurses to make sure mommy and daddy knew all the tricks to taking care of me...we were finally on our way. Mommy was still pretty tired and sore, so they insisted she and I ride in a wheelchair. It was kind of fun! Not to mention, we got quite a bit of attention! :-)
The sun was shining and the temperature was 73 degrees...WOW...for the 4th of November!!!

AMAZING!

After a LONG wait in line at the polls, getting gas in the car, and picking up dogs at the kennel...we finally made our trek home.
We settled in very nicely and I slept a full 8 hours the first night, waking up only once for a feeding! I hear this is amazing for a newborn. I'm just trying to catch up on my sleep. :-)
Things are a little more hectic outside here in the real world!
Here I am, my first night at home in my bassinet! Mommy and daddy can't believe how tiny I am...with plenty of room to spare! I got to sleep right next to them-it was pure bliss! I know some day they will make me sleep in my own room and I will be sad. I will just enjoy it for now!

After a full, absolutely heavenly night's sleep, I was bright eyed and bushy tailed my first morning at home. Mommy and daddy even put this picture of me on the wall...I'm so lucky they love me so much!
If being at home with mommy and daddy wasn't enough joy, I got to meet my gramma Yudy the very first day I was home. I had my first dinner out to celebrate her Birthday (October 27th). HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gramma Yudy!! We had a wonderful visit and she showered me with love...I can't wait to spend more time with her!
It was hard to say goodbye to gramma Yudy after a very short visit, but I was SO excited to meet my Grandma Sue (Mimi) and Grandpa Brad (Pappy) the very next day! They had BIG smiles on their faces when they saw me...mommy and daddy were very proud! We had a great time with lots of snuggles and again I was loved and loved and loved....I could get used to this! We celebrated Mimi's birthday (Novemeber 3rd-almost the same at mine)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mimi!!!
We had our first big outing to the Mall of America on Sat Nov 8th to meet my auntie Bridget. We celebrated her 25th birthday having lunch at the Twin Cities Grill. I have to admit...I slept the entire time...it's tough being 6 days old! Unfortunately, Bridget was sick, so they wouldn't let me hug her! :-( Hopefully I will see her soon!

Mommy realized on the way home from the mall (when I woke up hungry) that it's not that easy to just "whip it out" as they say you can do. That's ok, sucking on her finger bought us a little time. We did stop in a parking lot because I really do get cranky after 4.5 hours of not eating....my tummy is still very small and empties quickly!

Once we made it home, and I got fed, daddy and I played with my first doll from Mimi.

My second night in my bassinet, when mommy finally let me have this wonderful binky! :-)

I slept another 8 full hours with only 1 time awake for a feeding! They keep saying I'm such a "good baby"...I take after my daddy...who wouldn't want to sleep???

My first play time on my tummy! Mommy is already making me work on lifting my head up. Who says having a PT for a mom is fun??? It's hard work!

After a LONG hard week, we are settling down and just resting tonight. We will keep you posted with our new adventures as they come.

Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers!

My first week in this world has been WONDERFUL!