A Peek at Life as a Natic

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All packed up!

So around 4:00 PM on Saturday, Alisha was released by her doctor but we needed clearance from the pediatrician so that we could have Preston released.  His weight loss and his jaundice were being monitored and that is what was kinda keeping us there.  They had planned to test them both through the night (weight at midnight and jaundice at 4:00 am).  After getting word that Preston had lost another ounce, we decided to immediately start supplementing formula with the feedings.  He was still being breastfed to allow for Alisha’s milk to come in but we would feed him about 20 – 30 ml of formula afterwards to satisfy his hunger.  He would SLAM those bottles down and it was obvious that he was very hungry.  This was definitely the reason for his fussiness earlier that day and through the evening as well as his constant need to eat.  After he would eat, he would PASS OUT for like 3 straight hours.  It was crazy.

 By 8 or 9:00 that night, he had already gained back an ounce and by midnight an additional 1/2 ounce.  It seemed like the formula supplements were working which was good to see.  We then just needed to be sure that he was not jaundice before being able to take him home.  We woke up the next morning and once the pediatrician got there we were cleared to go home…. but not so fast.  Getting released took FOREVER!  We knew we were able to go home at like 8 or 9:00 AM but did not get out of there until around noon.  That was frustrating.  I was packed up, Preston was changed, and I was ready to get outta there asap… but it dragged on forever. 

His going home outfit!

After getting released we headed home to spend time with our family and introduce him to Envy.  She just sniffed him quite a bit and tried to lick him.  We will not let her do that though as it is not all that sanitary.  She didn’t seem to be a bit jealous or mind him at all.  We really went out of our way to make sure she felt loved and appreciated.  We gave her treats, gave her one on one attention, as well as attention with Preston.  We had a great relaxing night with our families and then headed off to bed.  Preston was not quite ready to sleep after being in everyone’s hands all night LOL.  He was up for the long haul.  He was quite hungry but before long Alisha’s milk came in.  We are so happy to be able to feed Preston breast milk only!  We were up frequently at first but by the middle of the night we were getting some pretty good rest. 

All day he was great.  He just slept, chilled out, and ate.  He is such a good baby.  The only times that he cries is when he is hungry, or is being changed.  He hates to be naked.  At least we know he wont be a porno star!  This evening Alisha decided to give him a bath so we took some time to enjoy that.  Poor thing cried for a good bit of it (hates being naked) but it was still kinda cute LOL.  He is so cute!  He loves to hold onto his blankets or clasp his precious little hands together while he sleeps.  It is so adorable!!

We are having so much fun with Preston.  We love him so much!!!

Cuddling with Envy

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