Before we left we had to dress him in his own clothes (as opposed to the hospital onesie), which I was very excited about. I first thought about this momentous outfit weeks ago and it was the first thing I packed.
Will was NOT so excited about it. Getting him dressed was a two person job, but we persevered. It is amazing how rigid he could get his little body to be.
We took another family photo right before we headed out into the frosty night. I realize I am extremely puffy (it seems a bit worse each day) but I am a mom now, so I will sacrifice my vanity. The nurses told me it usually takes a week to go away. I really hope they're right.
While Anthony took our stuff to the car I got Will situated in his car seat. Surprise, surprise, he HATED it. Not the car seat itself, which is extremely nice, but the straps that contained his body. We are quickly learning that this guy does not like to be forced into things and does not like to be contained.
I had my first "insecure parent" moment while we were waiting for Anthony in the lobby. Will started shrieking (the loudest sounds I've ever heard coming from his body) and turned beat red in protest of his new restraining device. So...I started to swing him, a move I've seen other parents make. It calmed him down (yay me!) but made me realize how inadequate my arm muscles are and how much I don't know about being a parent.
Finally! we've made it home. I hope we can survive our first night without nurses the push of a button away.
4 comments:
He is very handsome in his little outfit. Isn't it funny how tiny those clothes look when you buy them and then how gigantic the clothes look on a newborn baby.
I think you still look great, puffy and all. It's the mark of a mom. I never lose my puffy until about 4 months - I am not sure if that makes you feel better or worse :)
Steven thought at first that you were changing Anthony for the Christmas party and thought for a second that he had been wearing a hospital onesie.
I love his little hoodie.
I remember going through the SAME things...getting him dressed took both of us...AND I was really nervous about going home, once we got home I said "what do we do now?" the answer is SLEEP!! :) seriously! AND By the way is absolutely adorable!! And good choice with the coming home outfit, so cute! :) I'm soo happy for you guys, I wish you lived closer so we could we momma's together :)
ongratulations again :)) he is sooo adorable!
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