Today our little guy is 10 days old...where did the time go? Life has definitely been busy since coming home from the hospital!
Just to update everyone, Friday, 10/2 we went into the hospital at 5a for a 7a C-section and little Colton Earl entered the world at 7:29a. Overall the procedure was pretty easy but also surreal knowing the in no time that morning our son would enter the world.
I know those who have had babies completely understand, but there are no words to describe how you feel when you look in the eyes of your baby and you hear his first cries. It is the most overwhelming feeling ever! The love is instant and stronger than anything you've ever felt in your life!
We spent 3 nights in the hospital and was released around lunchtime on Monday. Everyone, including Colton, was ready to go home. Night 1 in the hospital ended with zero sleep, night 2 a little sleep and night 3 a little sleep but once we got home Colton was sleeping great other than to wake to feed every 3 hours.
Chad's parents are here and have been a lifesaver! It has been so nice not to have to worry about cooking or laundry or running errands. Chad and I have been able to focus on our baby boy 100% and my recovery.
Chad went back to work today and Colton and I are definitely missing him. Roberta (Chad's mom) is still here, thankfully, and my sister and her friend, KP, will arrive the day she leaves. The help is definitely 100% appreciated!
I will try to post more frequently. But know we are all doing really great and adjusting to the most gratifying and challenging role of our lives...parenthood!
For those not on Facebook, here are links to pics of little Colton Earl:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=982818729406%3A1724951814
Link #2: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=782818729406%3A1794981767
Sounds like you guys are doing wonderful! I'm so happy for you all!
ReplyDeleteSo, who won the baby pool?! Lol!
ReplyDeleteIsabel was only able to say, "they really like Virginia Tech" when looking at the pictures. She has no idea at all! :D
ReplyDeleteCongrats on having him at home now for almost a week and a half. These truly are times to be cherished. I know I am trying to treasure every moment. Can't wait for the little guys to meet. Maybe we can Google talk and introduce them through webcam.