Settling in at Home

After staying two nights in the hospital, Joel received a clean bill of health and we left for home. He lost only six percent of his weight and I was determined to keep his weight increasing. Joel has been a good eater and sleeper for a newborn and has had several alert periods that we have all enjoyed.

Kent is smitten and loves to hold Joel and talk about how perfect he is. Kent changed diapers and burped Joel right from the beginning. He has been super helpful an patient with Owen and I. 

Owen loves to hold Joel's foot and sit by me while nursing. He often says how cute Joel is! 

The last day of the week Owen had a temperature and became easily upset and growled at me several times for not understanding him. A combination of feeling yucky and put off with being told to wait, especially when I'm nursing Joel. 

We had great visits from Kelsey and my youngest sisters as well as our neighbor Lynsie and Kamilla. Joel's appointment with the pediatrician on Wednesday went very well and he is at 8 lbs. with an appointment next week.