Jack Aaron

He is HERE!! Jack finally made an appearance on Wednesday at 4:35pm.  Overall things went pretty well.  Basically recovering from a C-section BLOWS but I knew that ahead of time so I have been mentally prepared.  I was not able to eat for almost 48 hours (that was something that I was NOT prepared for) but I think this was my biggest hiccup in the experience.  They even let us leave the hospital after 48 hours.  We have been extremely tired but things are pretty wonderful in our house right now.  I am MAKING myself sit down and document a few words because I know that I will want these moments later but all I truly want to do is SLEEP.

 Jack was 8lbs 9oz and 21 inches long.  Yes, he is HUGE.

 These helped me survive the hospital.  Though I was not allowed to eat, I was allowed to drink.  I haven't had much caffeine since I have been home but I have a feeling tomorrow will be another Starbucks morning with a white chocolate mocha.  No fat. No whip.

 Mike really wanted the baby to have chubby cheeks.  

 When we first got home last night the boys were nervous to hold Jack.  It was a busy day with the grandparents and I think pretty over whelming in general.  Today was a bit different and they asked to hold him a lot.  It will be interesting to see how things change and progress around here. 

**These next few pictures were taken BEFORE the hospital.**

  The one of Cameron in the tent is very similar to one I have of him a few years ago. 

 Our last meal as the four of us. We had peanut butter waffles.  

A paint by number wood set kept them busy the last night that I was home.  They are obsessed with arts and crafts.

A quick 5 things that I am grateful for tonight....

1. Breast feeding is going well

2. The grandparents took great care of the boys ... though they have come back with terrible manners and somewhat of attitudes.  I told them that tomorrow will be a manners boot camp to get back into the swing of things.

3. We are all home from the hospital and healthy

4. Jack is not a big crier...so far.  Only when he is getting his diaper changed.

5. I was finally able to eat in the hospital.  I decided to have a Jimmy Johns sandwich and it was pretty wonderful.