A special occassion...11/10/08

I'm dressed up for a very special occassion...don't I look handsome!??!You see...today (11/10/08) happens to be a very special day because I get to go home!!!!!

I'm in my new car seat and I'm looking like a big boy! This is a good look for me.

My mom kept making funny noises on the way home...she's so weird! I give up! I can't entertain my mom anymore...I need a nap!

Aha! I'm finally home. Home Sweet Home.

Okay...let me explain...I know some of you have been so anxious and worried about why I haven't been posting on the blog. First, when I had heard that we might be coming home on Monday from Dr. Simko last week, I didn't want to tell anyone...especially Jacob because he'll make his own plans. So...I kept it a secret! And my plan worked...WE ARE FINALLY HOME! =) If someone were ask me two weeks ago if I was ready, I would have said no because I was scared to death bringing him home. Now, I feel prepared as ever and am loving every minute of it...I looooooove my little family!!!!!!! I'd like to think of my time in the NICU as a time I received training on parenting 101 with an elite group of nurses, who by far, are the most incredible people I've ever met! Not only did I learn how to be a great parent, but I also developed long lasting relationships with them. I enjoyed learning about them and their family and to see how much passion and love they have for their job. They are amazing. I'm going to miss them! I wanted to call them several times today to let them know we're okay b/c I'm sure they are wondering!!! They loved Jacob so much and I can't be thankful enough for the great care they provided Jacob with the last 3 months.

Okay...so Jacob is now home...I love saying that...*sigh*....okay, so he's home and he has been such a good boy! We're trying to simulate his open crib in the NICU to help him get comfortable and he loves it. (Don't worry NICU nurses...he's not sleeping on his tummy) I made a little nest for him for security. Sometimes he likes to be swaddled and sometimes he doesn't. He's really good with letting me know...trust me...those lungs of his...developed very well over that last 3 months! =) He's outgrown his preemie clothes and now wearing newborn sizes. How do I know this? Well...we can't get his arm through the sleeves...his toe is sticking out of his super soft socks...and his collar is tugged and pulled down from his neck when he stretches his legs. So...I guess we're moving up on the sizes now. He also loves listening to music...it soothes and puts him to sleep. I think it has to do with our time in the NICU (thanks Virgie!). He sleeps in our room in a bassinet. Over the last 24 hours, we've turned our master bedroom into a studio apartmart...or at least we tried. It's hard going up and down the stairs. I think Jeremiah went up and down more than 20 times in a one hour period when we first got home. I felt bad, but he is such a GREAT dad. He is amazing with Jacob. When I took my nap today (we have shifts), I heard him talking and cradling Jacob. It was so beautiful.

Some basic info...Jacob is still on reglan, pepcid, and iron. His weight on Sunday was 6 lbs. 8 oz. He's taking breastmilk with rice cereal and neosure (formula with 22 calories/oz) twice a day. He has his first appointment with a pediatrician tomorrow. His pediatrician, Dr. Millar, is on vacation. Talking about his appt. reminds me of something hilarious that happened today. I went to pick up his pepcid at the Tracy pharmacy and had to be counseled by the pharmacist. Well...she called out the name "Mah-lay Sorensen." I looked around and was like, who is she calling...I mean I have a Jacob, but not a 'Mah-lay.' Anyway, I go to the counter to check and she says, "Are you Sorensen?...I've never seen this name before...how do you pronounce it?" I was like..."OH!!,(giggling inside) they never changed the MALE Sorensen to Jacob Sorensen..." Get it????? LOL...it was funny.

I hope I made up for not posting the last few days! I love all of you! Thank you for E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G! I have to attend to my little peanut now. =)