Wednesday, April 2, 2008

In the Groove

Just left the hospital yesterday and had to go back today for the routine, first pediatrician appointment.

He also had to get a billirubin test because he was looking kind of spray-on tanned (doctors call it jaundice).

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He responded to the drawing of blood by immediately peeing all over the table. Nothing shows someone you are angry with them like peeing up your own back. That's my boy.

He eventually calmed down for the ride home.

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He then relaxed all day until it was time for his first, at home, sponge bath. Certain memories should never be relived.

Meeting the family

The first two non-health care professionals to see Riley were Lesley, his godmother, and me, as we were in the room when he made his bloody debut. (literal, not British)

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Next were my parents and Joan's Mom who were waiting immediately outside, peeking through the door like teenage boys trying to get a glimpse into a strip club.

Since then he has been passed around through many arms and met many family and friends.

Uncle Eli, his godfather stopped by a couple of times to get face time

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as did Uncle Jake (who has very poor taste in headwear)

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Uncle Paul brought us sushi the first night, but I don't think he got to hold the baby which was firmly attached to his sister's boob most of the night.

On his first night home, Aunt Liz brought over Cousin Caroline, who, while only 5 weeks older, absolutely dwarfs Riley.

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It's not that she's a large baby, she's between 8 and 9 lbs, he's just really tiny.

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Though he hasn't been able to tell me yet in English, I can tell that, more than anything, Riley is looking forward to meeting his cousin Hailee, who was the flower girl at our wedding. He hopes she can come down from Connecticut this summer, and he expects her to be alot bigger than she was 5 and a half years ago at the wedding.

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Lots of other pics wont make it to the blog, but I've posted them on my Flickr page.
So far there's one set of Riley pics, but I'm sure I'll make more.

So if you want to see baby pics with out my feeble attempts at humor and wit,the link is over in the right hand column.

And thanks to Briney & Foret, and Rabalais Hanna and Hebert for the beautiful flower arrangements.

Take Me Home

I'd consider it a fabulous April Fool's Day joke on our sleep schedule, but this is all too real.

Tuesday April, 1, 2008, just short of 48 hours after his debut, Riley made his way home.

Joan wheeled him out while sporting some fabulous new earrings from an anonymous admirer.

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It's good to be home.
I definitely won't be missing the sleeping arrangements

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or the jail cell sized room

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Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Discharge...

....The good kind.

Joan and Riley's discharge papers are complete and they'll be heading home today.

The pediatrician asked her to stay until a little after lunch, so we'll be home sometime early afternoon.

I really want to see how Jimmy handles it, and how long it takes him to realize this is permanent and Riley wont be leaving like Caroline, Anna, Lillian and the other babies that visit sometimes.