Bringing Home Baby

On Tuesday, March 7th, after a longer than expected stay in the hospital, we were given the all clear to bring Evan home. The introduction to the cat went better than expected. Brian had brought Evan's hat home ahead of time so Diva could get used to the smell before meeting him. We were worried she would be agressive or territorial with him but she has adjusted very well. In fact, she seems completely disinterested in our new addition.

Evan's First Bath in the Hospital

Evan's First Pictures

The cutting of the Cord

ERIN: Brian got to cut the cord. He was so eager to do this the first picture is of him holding the scissors upside down. The pediatrician had to point this out so he could flip them around before he actually attempted to cut the cord for real.
BRIAN: I was a bit disappointed when I was not able to cut the cord when Evan was first born. Due to some complications during the birth it was very important to get him checked out right away. So when the pediatrician said that I could cut the rest of the cord I was very happy. However, once I had the scissors in my hand I became very nervous. As Erin mentioned, I realized that just as I was about to cut the cord I had the scissors backwards with the curved end facing him. After correcting my mistake I was so happy to be able to cut the rest of the cord.

Evan in his Tanning Bed

Evan spent a good portion of his first week of life basking under the bililights to get rid of his jaundice. He looked like he enjoyed it. The nurses replaced his diaper with a face mask tied at the sides so it looked like a string bikini. They joked that he was laying on the beach in his thong.