New Plan

So Chris and I made careful plans for Ezra's arrival and homecoming. Those are now officially out the window. After experiencing extreme fatigue and light-headedness followed by a trip to the ER for tightness in my throat and chest, the doctor diagnosed me with exhaustion and probably anxiety attacks caused by the crazy hormones. The prescription: rest. So I've laid in the bed for two days while Chris and my mother (our Angel of Mercy) have managed Eli and Ezra. The good news is that this is working and I hope to rejoin the land of the living downstairs on the couch tomorrow.

Eli is very excited (perhaps a bit too excited) about Ezra being at home. He's been extra active and a little hard to manage, but overall we think he's doing pretty well with all the craziness. He loves to give Ezra hugs and kisses, never mind that they are a bit too vigorous.

For his part, Ezra seems pretty happy with his lot in life and doesn't mind his brother's attentions. He's eating well and had nearly regained his birth weight on Tuesday. I think he would sleep more than 3 hour stretches, but the doctor wanted us to continue to wake him at that interval for feedings. He's really an excellent baby and loves to be held and cuddled. You'll find a few photos below, but they really don't do him justice. I'm sure you won't be surprised that no one has had a chance to do proper photo shoots - I hope Ezra will forgive us for this later on. He's really a cutie and does remind us of Eli in a lot of ways especially the nose and blond hair.

So all in all, not the homecoming we had planned. Yet, we're home and happy to be here in our new life as a family of four.

Home At Last

Full and Happy

But, oh-so sleepy

Contentment