Wow, what an amazing experience. Coming home with Robert was so exciting and so incredibly overwhelming all at the same time. Andy was able to take 2 weeks off from work, and was such an incredible help. He is absolutely amazing with Robert, and it melts my heart to see him as the wonderful father that I knew he would be. He has been helping out so much with the baby, and has had to do everything around the house since I'm still recovering from my section. The lack of sleep has definitely been the hardest thing by far for both of us, but the second he stares up at you with those adoring eyes it makes it all worth it!
I had to include pictures of his first bath at home! Many thanks to Amanda, who taught me what to do since I had absolutely no clue! Before Robert arrived, I went over to the Eatons to watch her bathe Baby Hayes. Definitely made me more comfortable when I had to bathe our tiny little munchkin for the first time! Of course, Robert screamed the whole time, but it was a fun experience for Andy and me.
My favorite time of the night! Sweet sleepy baby that smells so yummy!
Two days after we'd been at home, we had our first checkup at the hospital. I really wish we had one of those heat-lamp beds at home, because he was sound asleep the whole entire time - even when the nurse was examining him! She said Robert was the star patient that day - checkup was perfect. After losing down to 5lb 12oz in the hospital, he was already gaining weight....5lb 14 oz today. I was worried about jaundice since we're breastfeeding, but he was doing great! Still a skinny little string bean, but as hungry as he has been I know it will only be a matter of time before he gets some meat on his bones. He is wanting to eat around every 1 1/2 to 2 hours, which is exhausting for me, but I know he just wants to grow into a big boy!
Sweet little snuggler!
