First visit to the doctor

Here at home that is...

We got back last Friday night and have spent the week getting adjusted and semi-back to normal here. Then we went to the ped on Weds. (they had a cancellation) and he was already 10 pounds at 2 weeks!!! The doc said everything looked great and they set up an appointment for us for the 2 month shots.He has had a couple of great nights and then last night was really bad again. We have also figured out that his 'fussy' time of day is usually from 5pm-9pm. Unfortunatly right when DH gets home. And sometimes he wants to eat like crazy and sometimes he doesn'twant much at all. Other than that, we are slowly adjusting and venturing outside a bit and quick trips in the car. I just love him to death.

But still don't ask me if we would do it all again. I think that it is a bit like childbirth and I need some time to forget the pain. But, of course, he was worth it.

Back posting

I just wanted to post a little from the time in FL with Jackson so that I would have it for posterity!

The local dr appointment went great; my sister's pediatrician is amazing. I only hope that I can get the same warm fuzzies from mine at home. All is well and he answered a number of my questions. He also gave me the medical clearance to travel/fly so I will be ready whenever the paperwork is done. I am increasing his formula to see if that helps any with the fussiness and being up every single hour on the hour at night.

My mom and dad drove in for the day last week too so I got a bit of a break to actually take a long shower and dry my hair, lol. DH also came back down after the birth for 4 days and had a blast with Jackson. He is so cute with him.

I got the clearance one week from the day I brought him back from the hospital to travel back to VA. It was the best phone call ever. It may have even topped the one in the middle of the night telling me to rush to the hospital. I was actually able to get a reasonably priced, non stop flight for that very night. So, DH was waiting at the airport for me at 8pm. It was a great feeling to be back home. There really is no place like home. And after 3 weeks away, I can personally attest to that.

Going home!

Well, the interstate compact paperwork received its verbal approval from VA today so I am on a flight TONIGHT to head home. I am so excited and relieved. I have been here for exactly three weeks and I miss my house, my husband, my dog, my internet, you get the picture. Hey, I even miss the housework.

I will finally be able to post more here and to other family members about our progress.

Wish me luck for an uneventful, undelayed flight (at least I was able to get a nonstop).

He's here!!!!

Announcing Jackson Parker, weighing in at 8lb's 10 oz on July 12, 2005. Only a week overdue!

We brought him from the hospital to my sisters house on 7/14 and all the consents and such were in place. Now we wait for the ICPC (interstate compact stuff) to go through before we can head home to VA.

I am only online a few minutes a day at this point but wanted to sayhi to everyone. DH was here in FL from Thursday til this morning. But he had to get back to work. I am SOOOOO ready to go home I can't even describe it.

Jackson is doing well and we have a dr appointment in the am. He seems to be hungry a lot so we might have to increase his formula intake. It is also really hard at night. He does ok til about 1am(with his schedule) and then it really falls apart until about 6 or 7. Without DH here it will be doubly hard to keep up with him.Also since my sis, bil, and niece are here I have to run downstairs with him to try and keep everyone else sane. Again, why I sooooo want to be home right now. I also only have the bare minimum ofstuff (so it is tough to keep him and me occupied) That is it for now. Any thoughts on helping him sleep better are welcomed. And he is on 3 ounces of formula every 3-4 hours at this point, if it helps.

reading list

This is just a list of everything I have been reading since in FL. This way I can (hopefully) remember them and don't reread them. I always do that.

James Patterson - 4th of July
James Patterson - London Bridges
John Grisham - The Last Juror
John Sandford - Certain Prey

I also saw Be Cool, Kill Bill Volume 1, Farhenhit 9/11, Corky Romano, and Blade Trinity. I have Kill Bill Volume 2 here to watch but I just haven't gotten around to it.

Still waiting

Well we got to FL last Saturday and she was due on Tuesday, but alas nothing yet.

PBM went to the dr yesterday and she is 3.5 cm dialated and they removed her plug. BUT, the doctor said that he will not induce her until the 21st! I am hoping that she just goes on her own way before then. I can't f'ing believe it.

We are going nuts here. DH will have to go back home on Sunday regardless to get the dog and go back to work. My only concern is that every day longer it takes, is one day less I will be spending with him (before I go back to work). I am really bummed that she hasn't delivered yet. I know it is only a matter of time, but I can't help being upset :(

We are in the northernmost part of FL and not too worried about the hurricane (Dennis). There may be a lot of rain and some wind though. My sister and her family get back from their vacation tomorrow, so we can plan for contingencies when they get here.