We're back home

Will was released from the NICU around 1pm yesterday afternoon, just in time for us to bring him home and get him settled in before the hurricane hit the city. Fortunately, all three of us pretty much slept through the worst of it and we never lost power. We had one minor water leak in the bedroom near the window, but because we rent in a condo building it's the buildings problem, not ours!

My anxiety levels have gone down quite a bit since bringing Will back home. We have him eating at least 2oz every 3 hours and he's sleeping really well...so far:) We have a follow-up appointment with the pediatrician tomorrow to check his weight and make sure the jaundice has remained under control since leaving the NICU. Hubby has to go into the office so it will be my first venture out alone with Will.

We also have the baby nurse starting tomorrow. At this point, I think we could probably be OK without her, but I'm hoping she can help me learn how to properly bathe him, how to keep my milk production up (it's been really low which I think contributed to his dehydration) and keep things on a manageable schedule.

I have a labor post and a nursery post started, but wanted to let you all know that we're home safe and sound before posting anything else. Thank you so much for your kind words and all of your support. I've been keeping up with your blogs, just haven't had much time to comment. To those who have had babies...congrats!! I'll post more appropriate comments on your blogs soon:)

These pics are a little blurry, but it's hard to take a picture of a squirmy newborn (and Will is a squirmy guy!).

A happy little guy after filling his tummy

A full tummy, a dry diaper and a clean onesie...it's a good day!

Really? Really?

I've been out of town for the past 10 days on my babymoon. Today is my first day back at work and I was greeted with the comment "Wow, you've really blown up, haven't you?" This from the head of our HR department. How do you respond to that? I was completely taken aback and slightly offended (I say slightly because yes, my belly has gotten bigger, but nothing else). Do people really think it's appropriate to say things like that?!?! Argh...

I'll post soon about my super relaxing babymoon and share some updated pics.