Day 4 - Going Home

Abby and I were discharged from the hospital this afternoon and Steve, Abby, and I made it home at 1 pm today to start the adventure of life with baby. Abby seems to like her new digs, including the bassinet. She's been too sleepy to check out much beyond that and the couch.

Abby has some mild jaundice, so even though they sent us home, Abby has to be on an ultra-violet light pad as much of the day as possible. She doesn't seem to mind when she has to lay on it to get the light on her back, but it is a trick to keep it on her belly, since she does like to wiggle her little arms.

Abby had some firsts today. Since she is very sleepy from the jaundice, we've had to pump milk for her and give it to her by bottle. She really loved the bottle, so we are hoping that we will be able to transition back to breastfeeding when the jaundice is passed without too much struggle. Since Abby has been chugging down the bottles, we also experienced the first throw up. She got me good, and herself, and the arm chair, and the area rug. It was quite the mess - and my white sweater may never be the same.

Week 21 - The Second Half

This photo was going to be really cute this week ~ I had a cute little top and had been all fixed up from work. Then I decided to boil and egg in the microwave for dinner. I had it in water, so I figured it would be fine. However, when I took the egg out it exploded everywhere (mostly all over my face and cute new shirt). So... after the shower and putting on pajama's this is Sparky's week 21 photo.

My belly made it up to 42 inches this week and I've been avoiding the scale for the last couple weeks, so I'm sure there are a few pounds that could be added to the previous total. Sparky is getting to be a very active girl - she's been kicking and punching me all day long. According to the websites we've been checking out, she's around 10 inches long and just about a pound.

We brought home a bassinet for Sparky this weekend. It was up in Grandma Lorraine's attic, so we aren't quite sure where it came from or who has slept in it, but it is sturdy and white, and should withstand a very curious basset hound. Unfortunately with an old bassinet comes an old mattress of a size that isn't made anymore. I went out to Hobby Lobby today and purchased material to make my own sheets, since we couldn't find a single store that carried 13 by 28 bassinet sheets. When we get the sheets done and the bassinet cleaned and steamed, we will post the pictures.

It's only 12 days until we take Sparky on her first airplane ride to sunny (we hope) Florida for a week of fun at Vero Beach. We are very excited for a little rest and relaxation before Sparky gets here and turns our lives inside out.