What they tell you about having a child...

Well we have now been home for a week and it has been a good and crazy experience. First, we had a pediatrician appointment every day with the exception of Saturday and Sunday. The main reason for the pediatrician appointments was to get his bilirubin checked. Thursday he had to be on a bili blanket and he was not a fan of the blanket, but we got through the night. As well as having to feed him every hour and a half to two hours on Thursday night...it was a long night. Friday was finally some good news, the bilirubin was going down and no more bili lights and no more lab checks until Monday. So Parker's heel had been stuck every day since birth and he got a break over the weekend. Well Monday, we went for another bili check and when they stuck his heel he let out the worst scream...previously the sticks barely phased him, I think because he was use to it!! I cried with the little guy on Monday, cause it was awful! But his level was finally where they wanted it to be, so no more checks and we got to give the lights back! Yay, we don't have to return till his one month appointment. Second, people tell you there will be sleep deprivation, well I was not prepared for the amount of sleep deprivation I am feeling. I feel like I get no sleep all the time. I do get a 2 hour nap during the day, but Jake is here and it makes me feel better knowing he is awake and keeping an eye on him. Granted I know that I can sleep when he sleeps, so hopefully when Jake goes back to work the two of us can get by! Jake doesn't nap during the day, but he says he can function on less sleep then I need. And do far he is right. I just hope when he goes back to work he can get some sleep. We are functioning and taking it day by day. I told Jake before he goes back to work, we need to have a date night as well I need to try and function the whole day without him. That includes a shower and taking a nap while Jake is locked in his office or something. I have another week to try this out, but I need to know I can do it without Jake here!! Third, over the weekend we had lots of visitors and it was really nice. Friday night my family came over and grilled out. It was nice to see the whole family and have a good meal. Saturday night Jake's parent visited for a little bit, mainly to see Parker, of course who doesn't want to see him. And Sunday, Gabbi came over and brought us a casserole that we can heat up later! Awesome! And Jake's whole family came by and we had another grill out session and it was great. There was lots of company and lots of lovin' on Parker! As well over the weekend I was finally able to put my engagement ring and wedding band back on! Which is great. I think that is all for now....like I said we are taking it day by day and trying to get some sleep! Here are some pictures of the little man! All of these are on Facebook, I just need to upload some more when I have the energy!