Dear Baby J,
You are by far the smallest baby I have ever seen or held or
cared for in real life. You came into this world two months early and needed to
spend some extra time in the hospital letting your body catch up. You came home
with us on January 11 and we are loving having you! (We spent the previous
weekend going back and forth to the hospital learning how to care for you and
getting to know you.) We are sure sad you had to spend this time in the
hospital but we do appreciate the schedule
they have you on.
Right now you basically sleep for 4 hours, wake up, get
changed, eat, and go back to sleep. You are wanting to stay awake a little more
each time but mostly you’re just a sleepy head! But that’s ok! Without a doubt
it is what you need to be doing! You’ve gained an ounce a day since you’ve been
with us, are keeping your jaundice numbers down, and maintaining your body temp
like a champ. The doctor says everything is as it should be.
S already calls you “my baby” and wants to smother you with
kisses. K is a little suspicious of you drinking out of bottles that look a lot
like his. You’re fitting right in!
We’ve visited with your mom and family several times and
they’re working to get you back with them. We hope that happens soon, but we’re happy to care for you until then. You
should know that we value sleep a lot in our home, but have happily given up
the thought of a whole night sleep to be able to love and care for you right
now.
Welcome to the family, J! We’re happy you’re here and are so
enjoying watching you grow!
Love,
Meggie
