Mar 12 2008
Just a note between feedings…
Well… The room is not done nor have I had any opportunity to work on it… But boy! it sure doesn’t matter. I’ve been spending my time with my wife and daughter… Yes I said daughter! Carol and I were able to make it home on Sunday night around 8:00 pm and were greeted by loving family members with food and lots of help getting into the house. If any of you know me, you would understand that it’s usually not Carol who over packs. The whole back of the Honda was stuffed with things I thought I would need! Little did I know that we used, let alone even looked at, maybe 1 quarter of what I brought. But I had everything I thought I would want for me and Carol.
So after saying hi to everyone we began the feeding marathon that still has not ended. Every 2-3 hours we spend 1 – 1.5 hours feeding. Then we sleep/eat/clean and then we are back at it again. I have so enjoyed being able to be with my wife through these first few weeks of transition. She has to be the most patient and loving woman I know (even when she can’t hold her eye’s open!)… She was made to be a Mommy!
Well that is what our days have involved over the last 3 days since being home from the hospital. Carol has been doing great with recovering and even allowed me to take her for a trip to Target after a visit to the Pediatrician today! But she is being very careful not to overexert herself as she’s using up much of her energy with the baby. Thanks much to everyone that has sent notes\cards\e-mails\text messaged\voice mails\flowers\wall posts of congratulations. We may not be able to thank everyone directly but please know we are grateful for the love and joy others are sharing with us…
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Thanks for the update Doug, yeah those first few days can be a little bitter sweet. They are hard because mommy is sooo tired and a little painful, and yet they are sooo sweet because of that sweet little bundle that has caused all the pain and tiredness. So glad you are all adjusting well, and glad to hear that you’ve been able to take some weeks off to help your wonderful wife and new mommy while she really needs you there. Bless you guys!
Hey guys! Glad to see you made it home and are settling into as much of a routine as possible with a newborn in the house! Just wanted to send my congratulations and let you know to expect a package (probably Saturday). I love to see the pictures of my newest neice! Keep them coming! I’ll talk to you guys in a couple of days! Love ya!
Oh my goodness! That yawning pic belongs in a baby magazine! I love it!!!!
Glad you are settling in at home as a fam of 3….hope Bruin is adjusting! 
Hi Doug and Carol -
Congratulations! Bryan and I are right there with you. Just knowing you are not alone during those midnight to 6:00 AM feeding is priceless. She is beautiful! Isn’t being a parent amazing?