My dad arrived on Thursday. He and Bob are working on putting down a slate floor out in the lanai. It's looking really nice. Nights are still tough. Alex got up 5 times last night to eat. I make sure I get a really good nap in the afternoon to help make up for the sleep I don't get at night. Here are some more pictures.











The hat was a gift from my dad. He stopped at South of the Border in South Carolina on his way down here. Thankfully the hat is too small. :)

Here are some pictures from the past few days:
Here's the welcome home poster Glenn made:


Glenn holding Alexander for the first time:


My 3 boys:


The dogs like to be close to Alexander, too:


We like this onsie because of the cute little butt:

Alexander slept better last night, only getting up for 3 feedings past midnight. Bob and I appreciated the much needed rest. He had his 4 day check-up this morning. He weighed 8 lb, 3 oz when we left the hospital, and was 8 lb, 7 oz this morning. So, it goes to show he's eating very well. I could see he's gained a little more pudge back in his face, so I knew he would be heavier than when we left the hospital. His color is also very good, so they aren't worried about jaundice at all. So, we're all taking a lot of naps today to help catch up on our sleep. Glenn and Nana went to the pool this morning, so Glenn is zonked out now, too. I guess I should go take a nap while I can, too.

We're Home

We came home yesterday late afternoon. Glenn and Nana had made a welcome home sign for Alexander and it was on the front door. Glenn was so amazed to see his baby brother. He sat on my lap looking at him and saying cute and cool over and over. When he cries, Glenn says Awe in the cutest way and tells him he's okay. It's adorable. We have some pictures of our home coming, but they are still on the camera.

Alexander is nursing well. He decided during the night that he was hungry every hour until 3:30 last night. So, that was tough, but then he let us get 2 hours of sleep before waking us again. So, we're working on making him not be nocturnal. I've been feeling pretty well except for getting headaches. Hopefully they'll stop soon.

If anyone wants to hear more about the birth, email me and I send you more detail. But I'm sure that everyone who reads this doesn't really want to hear all that detail. :)

He's Here!

Alexander Kennedy DeChello was born at 6:02 pm today. He's 8 lbs, 12 oz. and his length is 20 and 1/4 inches. He's in the nursery getting a bath and warming up, and they'll measure him there. And then he'll come back to us. The induction went well. From the time they started the pitocin to the time he was born was about 10 hours, so not bad. When it came time to push, it only took one contraction. It was awesome! Both baby and Mommy are doing well. Here are some pictures of our angel.