An Update

So here's an update on how things are going.

Me: Still healing. Feel like this time around, healing is going much faster than the first time. Pretty tired, having some long nights, and trying to take it easy during the day. Nursing is going alright - way better than with Evan, so I'm pleased.

Pops: Big helper at night - I'm so spoiled. Big helper with Evan, when Evan lets him. What am I going to do when he goes back to work???

Ellena: Started home phototherapy last night to treat her jaundice. We did this with Evan, so no big surprises here. Awaiting today's lab results to see if she has peaked and her levels are going down (good!) or not (bad!). Jaundice has made her extremely sleepy and lethargic. She starts off as an enthusiastic nurser, but quickly winds down and passes out.

So it's taken me a while to finish this post. It is now Saturday and Ellena is done with the lightbed. She's a whopping 7 pounds at today's weigh in (just under her birth weight) and has already outgrown one outfit! She is much more perky - stayed up all morning, which is a world record for her.

Evan: Doing surprisingly well. Has his moments of "I only want Momma!" but all in all, he's adjusting. He has been a great big brother and helps out whenever he can. He caught a cold on Friday, so it's been tough on the dude.