Blog slacker

I've finally found a bit of time to update the blog! Usually when I'm on the computer, it's one handed because I'm holding or feeding Ian. Maybe I should practice one-handed typing--I could do some amazing multi-tasking!

Ian turned one month on Sunday. The time has absolutely flown by, partly because we've been in a sleep-deprived semi-conscious state of being. Ian is doing really well. He was 10 lbs at his one month appt., only 9 ounces less than Troy's birth weight (thanks again, Dr. Blake, for inducing me 2 1/2 weeks early!

We celebrated Easter with both sides of Troy's family since they live in Frankton and Lapel. Here's Ian with his cute little Easter outfit on.















Ian also got to meet two new friends. Owen Cook was born three weeks before him, and Brody Bell was born the day before. Here all three of them are lined up in a row.















Ian's first bath. He enjoyed the second bath a bit more.















Ian and daddy sleeping on the couch. Too cute!




















Our friends from Atlanta, Jeff and Katie, sent Ian this onsie. Atlanta is referred to as the ATL, and Troy always joked about coming back to the AND. Ian is definitely a townie!

finally home from the hospital

It's been a bit of an emotional roller coaster the last couple of days. When we left the hospital, Ian's bilirubin count (measuring for jaundice) was right on the upper level. They had us go back two days later to get it checked again. It had gone up pretty high, so we had to readmit him to the hospital. We ended up staying for three more days. I was pretty emotional at first, even knowing that the condition really isn't too serious if it's treated. It was just really sad to see our little guy hooked up to monitors, wearing little sunglasses, and caged in an isolette for three days. Luckily, I could hold him to nurse every 2-3 hours. Staying at the hospital was a bit draining, but he was released last night. He still has a bili blanket, which is has to lay on all day until the doctor says other wise. We also have to get his blood checked every day, so that's a bit of a bummer. We're just so thankful that he is otherwise healthy. Now we're trying to adjust to life at home. I'm so thankful my mom is here to help out. She cooks, cleans, does laundry, and even buys me Starbucks.

On a happier note, I somehow lost 30 lbs in 1 week. I think a great deal of it was the water weight I had gained in my feet and ankles from swelling, but I was pretty shocked when I got on the scale this morning and found I was within 10 lbs of my pre-pregnancy weight (which is all in my tummy, I think).

Here's a cutie pic of Ian. You can check out more on facebook if you'd like.