1 Week Old

John is 1 week old today!

He had his 1 week check up and is
 "perfect" (in the words of the doctor).

Birth weight-8lbs 10oz.

Day 2  - 8lbs 6oz.

Day 3  - 8lbs 5oz.

Today - 8lbs 7oz.

He's now taking 3oz every 3 hours or so, plus nursing.

He slept 4.5 hours last night.  HOORAY!

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Adjusting

We are still adjusting to life with a new baby.  It's never easy to go from sleeping all night to suddenly getting up every 2 hours, or having to stop everything to hold or feed the baby in the day time.  Lots more laundry and dishes, and then of course trying to keep up with what you once never kept up with in the first place! ha

It's all wonderful though.  I like stopping for the baby and am thankful he cries when he needs something.  In a large family, you have to be a very squeaky wheel to get your grease.

John is taking 2oz every 2 hours around the clock for the most part.  Some is human and some is cow, but he's taking all of it well and is a happy baby.  He's wearing newborn diapers and clothes still. 

School is on hold for a bit, but we hope to start back up on Monday.  We will see how that goes.

John has a one week app. this Friday.  I will update afterwards.

We're home!

We got home today around 3pm.  I have more pictures to post of all the kids getting to see their baby brother for the first time.

It's going to be hard not to try to do everything I am used to doing around here and to rest. 

John loves his carseat...hooray!  He also seems to like being home much better than the hospital.  He didn't care about any of the loud noises in the house or the chaos.  He was used to hearing it inside me anyway. 

Once I can get some real sleep, I think we can settle back into a good routine.  I did not sleep much at the hospital.  I would say I probably slept only about 10 hours total of the 66 I was there.  I am glad to get back to my own bed!

Thanks to all who came to visit me.  I spaced out and totally forgot to get pictures of some that came and I apologize.  I had planned to do it, but never thought of it. 

That's all for tonight.

More tidbits of info. on baby John

John passed his hearing test today.

Ped. checked him out and he's healthy.

He was 8lbs 10oz at birth, 8lbs 6oz on Saturday, and 8lbs 5oz today.  He's doing great!

Billirubin level is 5, which is a good number.

Updates

John was circumcized this evening and all went well. 

He got his Hep B vaccine and his PKU test done.

He did not pass his hearing test this morning, but possibly from fluid still in his ears.  He will be re-tested in the morning.

We will both be going home tomorrow.  Just not sure what time.

Funny to think that he is not even 2 days old yet.  I feel like he has been here forever.  I am TOTALLY in love with this little guy. 

I can't wait for the boys and E to meet him tomorrow when we get home.  I will post pictures as soon as I can of all that.

Now..we just need a new seat for the van so we can fit this baby in there! :)

Baby Video #2