Jack's First Week at Home

Well, this is what we do all day long here at 1802 Willow Rd. Jack stares at whoever is holding him after mealtime, sleeps in the arms of whoever is sitting down, and ponders the meaning of life in the midst of all the new things surrounding him. We came home from our week long stay at the hospital on Monday. We've had one sleepless night followed by two pretty decent nights once we figured out some sort of schedule for feedings. Our longest stretch at night has been four hours . . . not bad for a one week old baby! The first long stretch of sleep ended with me waking up in a panic because i realized Jack had not yet woken me up and it was two hours past when I thought he would wake up. I just knew he had quit breathing so I threw the covers back, jumped out of bed and hurried over to the pack and play only to find Jack sound asleep and perfectly content. I'm sure it will not be the last time I check to make sure he is still breathing. I have had several requests for more video coverage . . . I'll try and catch him in a good mood tomorrow. Until then, if you find yourself up at two in the morning, give me a call!

Right after Birth

An Introduction to Jack!

We are finally home! We will be posting more pictures and stories about the past week after we get settled into life at home again. Until then, here is a glimpse of Jack in what is called the "quiet awake time" in the books that we read. Enjoy! (He is even cuter in person)

- John

Peggy's Prediction

So John and I were at Hamburger Harold's this morning for a large stack of pancakes and bacon . . . the best breakfast joint in town. Peggy, the grandmother figure and owner's wife, was beside herself because she is convinced that Jack will be born tomorrow September 11th. There is a new moon and there is an old wives tale that the gravitational pull has an affect on birthing babies. She is so excited and even wrote down John's cell phone number so that she could call us tomorrow. Her other piece of wisdom . . . "Paige, just pour two tablespoons of castor oil in your orange juice and that will help you go into labor" Sure Peggy. I'll get right on that.