Our last day in the hospital was the 17th. we stuck jack into his going home outfit, Heather into something other than a hospital gown and we ran out as fast as possible. The car ride home was easy, he slept during most of it.
We went for our first pediatrician visit on the 18th, his jaundice is getting loads better. He'd lost about 8 ounces which is totally normal. Everything else checked out OK.
Gus and Lola have been terrific with him. Lola has taken to sleeping in his room and Gus is surprisingly dainty around Jack. Heather and I have both called Jack Gus a couple of times but I'm sure neither of them care (Lola might though).
Here are some pictures, from us getting ready to leave Hospital until a 3am diaper change on the first night / morning. I'm going to see if i can get some video up, need to workout the flipping flip camera we just got. If anyone has tips on editing flip video using something other than the flip software please post em here!
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Fantastic!!!! I have blurry eyes - can't see what I'm typpping! He is so adorable. So good to see you home now. He looks so tiny in the cot.
Gus and Lola look like they're waiting for din dins.
I've edited a couple of flip vids using Windows Movie Maker - quite successful but no clue how you get them onto here though.
Love and kisses to all and speak soon.
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Welcome home you guys! And congrats!! Looks like you've got yourself a pretty cute little guy there! You guys are officially our 'test kitchen', so we will be tuning in!
Cheers! Tracy and Peter
Good to hear from you Tracy! Does the test kitchen comment mean you and Peter are expecting?!
Congratulations, Ruders! Hi Jack! Can't wait to meet him.
The picture with Gus in the background is hilarious.
love,
Mulloy
Jack is a little burrito all wrapped up. So cute. I love the pic of Gus in the background!
xoxo Ivonne
Hey Laura, I'll try to get a picture with him doing something rude just for you.
So glad you're finally home and that Lola and Gus have taken well to the new addition! I'll give you a shout this week to find a good time to come see the little man again! And you and the doggies, of course...
xoxo, Rebeeca
Ditto on the Gus picture. Gus looks so happy and Jack is having none of it. And he looks so tiny in the baby bed! Looks like you guys have the swaddling thing down perfect! Ok that's enough exclamation points for one comment, (except one more), welcome home!
Addendum to aforementioned 'test kitchen' comment:
The only buns in the oven over here at Chez Nielsen are from Pilsbury! We just want to see how you guys do with your new little arrival from the store, and then we will decide if we would like to shop there!
My understanding is you can't make any returns, even if you hang on to your receipts! I will say though, from these pics, it certainly makes me want to at least wander down the aisle with my cart.....
nice swaddle!!! i'm impressed! the pictures make me want to cry! he looks so cute in that big crib! and, i love the shots of jack when he's first home (in the car seat, with gus and lola)! it brings back memories! enjoy every sleepless and sleep deprived night. believe me... you WILL miss it!!!
I can't handle this!!! I need more pictures and more updates!!!
xoxo Ivonne
Congrats Ruder family! Jack is adorable, and I hope to meet him the next time you are in the Southbay. =o) It's the year for neighborhood babies. First Justin, now Heather, and soon Matt Poel. FUN! Justin & fam are down this weekend (July 31-Aug 3), if you care to head south - we'd all love to see you both & meet Jack.
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