JJRIV is 6 days old!

The past few days have been amazing and action packed. Jack is now 6 days old and he is so fantastic. We came home from the hospital on Saturday evening and were grateful that my parents, John's mom and Uncle Cody & Aunt Ashley were here to help...we needed it. Since I had a c-section and went home right at the 48 hour mark I needed lots of help getting in and out of chairs and walking around. It was our choice to go home so early, we had asked the doctor when was the earliest we could go home and she said we were required to stay 48 hours. So...right at the 48 hour mark we were heading home. Since I had been on bed rest in the hospital for so long, was doing so well after the surgery and had lots of help at home she said I could go home as long as I promised to take it easy and let others do stuff for me. Therefore, right at the 48 hour mark we were being wheeled out the doors of the hospital with our new family on our way home.


We got home and just couldn't snuggle him enough. We are still working on our routine. However, so far I think we have done an amazing job. John and I are working great as a team and attacking everything from a tag team or team work perspective. Don't get me wrong, we've had a couple nights that were really rough with lack of sleep and trying to get feeding down, but the key has been that we have recovered well. My parents are here for the week having them here has been a huge help...I've actually been able to get some rest and have someone else doing things around the house so I can enjoy snuggling with our sweet little boy. Every day that goes by I thank god for John and our new munchkin. We are so blessed to have such an amazing family. I couldn't ask for a better baby...or husband.


We went to the pediatrician yesterday for his newborn checkup and the doctor said everything looks great. When we left the hospital on Saturday he weighed 6lbs 5oz and yesterday at the doctor he weighed 6lbs 9oz, so we are obviously doing something right since he is gaining some weight. He is sleeping well and starting to really focus on objects and study faces. He has the sweetest little grin that just melts my heart. So far we are doing well and loving every minute of it. I'll keep you updated so stay tuned!