Sunday, June 21, 2009

Hospital and Home

It is so wonderful to be home. I think I would have gone crazy if I had to sit or sleep in that hospital bed a second longer. This recovery (once my legs finally regained feeling 7 or 8 hours after delivery) has been quicker than with Nolan and I've been feeling good. Nursing is going better this time too, except that Ezra rarely opens his mouth bigger than a baby bird. Sometimes it's hard to get started. He's just been the sweetest baby. He dozes off without a fuss and we've hardly heard him cry since the delivery. He seems so tiny compared to Nolan. I'm afraid I'll blink and he'll be big. I know it's all going to go so fast. His bilirubin tests (we've had 3 now) keep coming back too high. Unfortunately, it's been pretty cloudy still so we haven't been able to put him in the sun much to make the jaundice get better. We have to go in for a 4th heel prick on Tuesday.
Here are some of the last photos from the hospital and several that we've taken since being home. Nolan doesn't seem too concerned with having Ezra around... just mildly interested. I'm so glad. I think he's getting plenty of attention but he started throwing fits and screaming more this past week. Good timing for a new, obnoxious phase, I know. Overall he's adjusting well though. I think he'll be a good brother. I'm just pleased that for all the times he would say, "Hit baby brother!" we haven't had one incident.
Thanks, everyone, for all your congratulatory comments. We feel your love and support.

13 comments:

john and amber said...

I'm so glad you are all home safe and sound! Nolan looks like such a big boy compared to Ezra...love all the pics of the cute family! :) And we love the name!!

Aceneth Warner said...

I just love Justin's face, he is such a proud dad!

The Weston's said...

Look at that dark hair!! Oh i am so glad everything went well- I LOVE that hospital. We live RIGHT by there! I should have come and seen you! anyways- best of luck with 2 now :)

Errin said...

I love his thick head of hair. what a cutie!

Monica said...

Adorable pictures. Congratulations!!! I'm glad things went well and you are home getting ready for life with two little ones.

Brianne said...

I'm glad to hear you're home and healing faster this time around. You look great in the pictures!! Ezra really is adorable. What a great addition to your cute family.

Candice Warby said...

Yay for Ezra! I hope that Nolan doesn't act out too much. Gene was fine at first, and then after a few weeks starting acting out more and more. But we're calming down now. So good luck, and happy baby days!

Samantha said...

He looks so sweet! I'm glad you are feeling good. Let me know if you need anything, especially after your mom leaves.

Lawrence Family said...

Oh Kenz...he is soooo adorable. I just can't wait to see him in person. I'm so jealous of mom getting to be up there all week with you guys. By the way...you look so good in those pictures!!!!

Holly said...

What beautiful pictures and a beautiful baby. Congratulations. I am so happy for you.

Gina said...

Congrats guys! I love the name, and he is so perfect! I am excited to meet the little guy in person. Last time I saw Nolan it was his blessing, so time for an update on him too.

Mrs. Lay said...

He's so pretty! You know how some babies look a little strange for a while after they're born? Not Ezra! Congratulations & I hope things continue well. :)

Kami said...

Cuuuuuuute Baby!!! Can't wait to meet him in person! Hopefully it's sooner than the fam reunion end of August!