Sunday, August 9, 2009

Home from the hospital

We arrived home Sunday afternoon. 24 hours earlier than anyone thought, but I was feeling good, up and moving and the baby was doing great. I was not getting much sleep (despite the baby going for 4 plus hour stretches of sleep) so looking forward to some good sleep tonight. We did not decide on a name until just before leaving the hospital. (Despite what you have heard, you can leave the hospital without a name, you just have to have one within 10 days). So, we decided on Joseph Bailey (JB going forward on the blog...So we have a JR, B, J and now JB.)
The boys have been great. Always wanting to hold him, soothe him, etc. When I got home today, forgot how painful it can be to laugh. B and J had put up streamers and decorated the house. B had put a streamer across the front door and told me I had to break it. So, I reached out with my hand and broke it, to which I got "Mom, you were suppose to break it with your stomach." Needless to say, I started laughing, was soon doubled over crying and supporting myself with the wall. B looks at me very seriously and says "mom, you really do not look good!". I was glad when I finally got to a chair to sit for a while.
Nothing planned this week but laying around and adjusting to life with a little one. More pictures hopefully later this week.

3 comments:

Elizabeth Wickland said...

Welcome home!! And I'm so glad to hear that baby has a name!! Hooray! We were going to recommend Judah if you didn't come up with one soon. ;)

Mental Mom said...

Good to hear thay you're home and well with a baby who has a name! Let us know when you're ready for company and we'll stop by!

Anonymous said...

Welcome Joseph Bailey! What a wonderful name! Joseph is such an amazing character demonstrating forgiveness and trusting God's plan. I will continue to stalk your blog for more pics as he grows up. So happy for Shannon and her many boys!!! Love Beth