First Day, First Week

It's hard to believe that it was a week ago that Kieran came into our lives. His first three days were spent in the hospital with Mom and Dad, but that didn't stop him from meeting some of his nearest and dearest. After an agonizing wait at the hospital during my surgery Grandma and Grandpa got to come up to our room to meet grandchild #3. I have no idea why I don't have a picture of my Dad holding Kieran, but he definitely did.

We let family know that baby and I were fine, but we didn't give out any more details because we wanted to wait for Reed and Nonna and Pepe to see the Little Guy in person first. After Reed woke from his nap they came to the hospital and Reed got to come up to the room with Dad and see me and meet Kieran. He was "pleasantly indifferent" as I like to say, meaning he was interested for a little bit and then was back to his chatter box self telling us about his day and asking questions about the things in the room. He did dote on his Brother a bit and never did anything negative, so my worries were soon put to rest!

Nonna and Pepe got to come up shortly after Reed, then rotated out so "C" and Tio, followed by Gran and Papa could meet Kieran. Jon then went out to dinner with everyone while me and Kieran rested up.

The next day my parents came back by in the early afternoon followed by a visit from Aunt Penny and Auntie "M."

Kieran was cleared for release from the hospital early Wednesday morning but my doctor had several deliveries and couldn't get to St. Agnes until around 3:00 pm. I was chomping at the bit to get home and have dinner as a family so we sped through discharge, quickly dressed Kieran in the same coming home outfit Reed wore, and were home just in time to introduce Kieran to Dodger, defrost a dinner we had prepared a few days earlier, and then do bath/bedtime with Reed. I was more than a little weepy sitting in Reed's room reading stories as a family of four, it was wonderful!

The next day, and every day since, has felt so special. Reed has adapted really well to life with a Little Brother helping out where he can and requesting to hold Kieran and sing to him from time to time.

Grandma came over to help with the Kiddos on Thursday and Friday. Reed loved having her here and I loved being able to take a leisurely shower and be given a huge helping hand. Something tells me Grandma didn't think it was too hard of a job! On Thursday Kieran had his first official visitor at our house when Auntie Amanda came by on her lunch break to meet him.

Friday Jon and I took Kieran to the doctor and were told he was a "Superstar." He had gained back all but 1oz of the weight he lost during his first few days and has been nursing (and pooping/peeing) like a champ. Our first weekend home as a family has been nice. We went on two family walks, made pancakes for breakfast, were treated to dinner prepared by Dad, and have been blessed with a restful and mellow baby and a Mommy who is feeling better and better each day!