Home Sweet Home

When Meredith was a baby, I got pretty good at one-handed typing. Sitting down now with a newborn in the dark while I type with one hand brings back the memories. Now I just have to regain the skill.

We're now home with Elaine. We were able to leave the hospital about 26 hours after the birth--and were happy to do so and settle back home. Earlier in the day, big sister Meredith and Grandma Gail came to visit for two hours. Elaine slept most of the time after an active evening and early morning. Meredith was thrilled to meet her little sister and gently introduced herself.

The afternoon was more active. Elaine slept only little stints and would have eaten nonstop if she had the ability. She also doesn't mind vocally expressing herself. In fact, she has the cutest "chirping" cry. Though when the cry does not net results, she transitions into a louder, less cute cry.

By evening, Elaine was given a clean bill of health, as was her mother. She also got this state-mandated screening blood test, which entailed about five minutes of pulling blood from one of her tiny feet. She introduced us to some new sounds during that process.

And now we're home. Glad to be here and somewhat ready for this new stage of change and transition.

PICTURES!

Tired girl


Proud mom


Meeting Meredith and Grandma Gail


The whole fam


A brief respit


Sisters


Meredith got a big sister present


Two pals hanging out...