That is perhaps one of the biggest understatements we have ever heard!
We were discharged from the hospital a bit after 8 last night. David's brand new car seat is a mess, but he was very good for us and did not cry (much).
As soon as we got home, we learned that our son is quite the capable crying machine. Now, both Nicole and I have cared for other people's children in the past, but nothing prepares you for the feelings of helplessness that accompany not being able to comfort your own child. Worse yet, we didn't encounter this until we made it to our house.
That's right, you can ask David and Peggy, they were there in the hospital and the kid didn't even squeak! We have proof!
Get him home however, and it is just Nicole and I to figure out what's wrong. Truth is, we still don't know, but what ever it was, it seemed to "pass" quickly. Today, he has been nothing but eat, sleep and cuddles!
Thank you so much to everyone who called and to everyone who came to visit! Also, thank you so much to Joe, Sarah, Maya and Elliot who came up with a new name for the blog - DAC Attack!
We talked with Gillette Children's hospital today, and we have an appointment with them tomorrow morning! We have been communicating with co-workers, and as it turns out, a friend of a co-worker went through this with thier child a short time ago. After reading what this person had to say, we have no doubt this is the best place for David.
Nicole went to Babies R Us today. While their return policies leave something to be desired at times, they were very accomodating to our situation, and David might not have to continue to wear pink for the next year.
Hope everyone is doing well, can't wait to see and talk to you all. Here are some more pictures from yesterday and today!
3 comments:
Great pictures!
I should have warned you about that first night home. Maya cried incessantly, and we were terrified that something was wrong. Elliot slept so hard we couldn't wake her up, and we were terrified that something was wrong.
Mostly the first days are dominated by the thought "they let us bring this baby home?"
Looks like you're doing great!
Good luck
Auntie Melinda still wants to see a picture of little nephew David without all his blankets!!!!! I want to see his little legs, toes and arms and does he have hair??? Haven't seen much without the hat!
Please accomodate!
You will have to keep us updated on David's Dr. Appointments when you have them. We'd all like to hear how things are going, but dont' want to be buggin' you with calls... Hope all is going well. We are enjoying the pictures. I finally got them to print out in a picture reader program and have enough to begin a "little" scrapbooking....keep em comin' (and some of his little legs, feet, toes, tummy and arms too!)
Love Uncle shane and aunt Melinda
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