Some Dylan videos..:)

Big Brother Ryan

I am sure everyone wants to know how Ryan is doing since Dylan entered the world..:)

Ryan is doing GREAT! He knows that the baby is not in my tummy anymore and he is excited to see baby. He has been giving Dylan many kisses and trying to touch his hands, legs, hair, etc.

In the morning, when he wakes up, he says "baby" and goes towards the crib to see Dylan.

It is super cute! He has yet to show any signs of jealousy and regression towards anything.. so we are happy.

He has even seen me feeding baby and just comes over and kisses baby. Dylan also has been sleeping a lot, so Ryan just knows he is in the crib sleeping.

Last night, I let Dylan sleep in the crib in Ryan's room instead of the bassinet. When Dylan cried, Ryan did not stir. I think it would be ok to put them in the same room moving forward. It gives me a better night sleep too, since I do not hear the little sounds that Dylan makes and wakes me up each time..:)

Ryan also helps with the diaper throwing and getting stuff for me for baby...he will definitely be a great big brother!!

Home Sweet Home

We had to stay five days in the hospital due to Dylan's jaundice (Ryan had to stay four days).

Since my hospital stay had to be extended, the hospital put me on "border" status, which means, I am officially checked out, but still have a room so I can stay over and feed baby. I had my own room for the first 3 nights and was moved to a double room. My roommate had a baby at 38 months, but her baby was only 4 pounds and had to go into the ICU.:(

It was nice to get home on Day 5. Dylan is loving his crib and the nice warm weather.

Today is Dylan's Day 7. We went back to the hospital yesterday to take another blood test and his biribulin was up again! So, we have to go back on Sunday to take one more test just to make sure. Dylan is now sun-bathing in his crib, to help with the jaundice.

Above is a pic of Gordon and Ryan when they came over to visit me at the hospital. They took over the bed for  an afternoon nap... z z z z

Kaiser started this new thingy where they give a "celebration meal" for the new parents.... here is a pic of the meal.... not too exciting and too much coordination needed cos both parents would need to be there to eat the food. In my case, Gordon was in the city with Ryan, so I had the "celebration meal" on my own. I kept Gordon's share in the fridge so he ate it later..;)

Oh, my milk supply came in around 60 hours after Dylan was born! What a relieve. I was starting to get stressed when I saw nothing..:P Day 6, Dylan is 100% on breastmilk. No more formula supplements..:)

Ryan and his cards

Ryan has been more verbal nowadays. He tries to tell us stuff, but we have a hard time understanding him... and end up agreeing with what he says instead of trying to repeat what he says...:P

This video shows some of expressive behavior when looking at his vehicle cards...:)

Dylan's first two days

We are still at the hospital. Dylan has jaundice and needs to be under the light. It was the same case for Ryan and Ryan stayed 3 nights; hoping for the best with Dylan!

So.... several nurses have commented on how "mellow" Dylan is! Woo-hoo. Another mellow kid. Is that COOL or what? I won't say anything else at this point... and just count my blessings..;)

So far, he has been sleeping well, loving his formula and is very ticklish. He grunts when I tickle him or move my hands on his back... He also has given me three smiles and the nurse claims it was a ral smile and not just a nerve reaction. I have to try and catch this on video..

Dylan is currently supplementing on formula. No signs of any breastmilk yet. There should be a better trigger for milk to come out, and having to wait for several days. I am drinking loads of water and trying to get as much rest as possible.

Here is a video of Dylan from Day 1.