Nanc and the baby were discharged from the hospital on Friday. Let's get you up to date.

Most importantly, mother and daughter are still doing fine, and they're both sleeping sweetly in front of me right now.

Evie has just a little touch of jaundice, which our doctor tells us is pretty normal. She should be fine in a day or two with a little bit of indirect sunlight. Also, she's on a two-hour feeding schedule through the weekend.

Friday was a big day. We were approved for discharge, and finally left the hospital around 1pm. Our hospital stay was great, but we were eager to get our newest family member home and start taking care of her for real. Nancy and Evie got a free wheelchair ride out to the car, and Evie got her first taste of cars and car seats.

At the (wise) suggestion of one of our nurses, I brought the car seat up to the room for a test fitting before the big event. This was a pretty good idea, since there was a bit adjustment to get her snug and secure. The ride home was quiet and uneventful. Evie slept the whole way. The hospital is only a five minute drive from home. But still. It was nice and Evie had a good ride.

Driving with a sweet innocent in the back seat was also a new experience for me. It's a little nerve-wracking right now, but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon.

When we got home, we introduced Evie to the cats. They are interested and a little confused. Mostly, they seem glad to have us back home, even if we are spending all of our time with a little pastel bundle.

Over the next few hours, we converted our bedroom into baby central. Since the baby was almost a week early, and we are both highly skilled procrastinators, there was some work to do, but now everything is set up.

After getting a little bit of food in my belly, I shut my eyes for a minute, and somehow four hours passed. Now it is Nanc's turn to sleep, although I'm waking her up for breastfeeding every couple of hours.

Feedings are going well. Evie has already built up a little callous on her upper lip from nursing, and Nanc is trying hard to get her callouses built up too. Things are still a bit sensitive as they both get used to feeding. We're hoping that Nanc's milk comes in tomorrow.

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-- Sorry about that. Just had to quiet a fussy baby (BURP!). Now where was I?

It's been a big, full day (and night) and it's good to be home. Sure, we could probably use a few more hours of sleep, but you won't hear any complaints from me.

Phew! We made it through the first night at home!

last, a bonus video, from when we were still in the hospital.

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