Saturday, September 22, 2012

Welcome Home, Jonah!

We were discharged from the hospital and strapped a screaming Jonah into his car seat for the ride home.  Poor little guy didn't like the 5-point harness, but quickly fell asleep for the car ride.  For our return, the neighbors had decorated the street with balloons and left a nice gift on the front stoop.  What a nice homecoming surprise!

It didn't take too long to adjust to being home, though I suffer from that new-parent syndrome where I am afraid to leave Jonah for an instant, lest he stop breathing!  It's tough not having the safety net of the nursing staff or emergency response, if necessary.  I'm a little fearful to put him down, even in a safe place, like his crib or bassinet.

My milk has come in fully, and it is a relief that my baby won't be going hungry.  He's been suckling all the while to help expedite, but I'm sure he's excited to reap a more fulfilling reward for his efforts!