Life with the Z's: Week 1

Well, it's been an interesting start to our new life. As mentioned before, labor and delivery didn't go so hot for me. Recovery didn't get any better. A lot more pain, a couple scares, and a few more doctor visits and I'm FINALLY feeling better! And, I have already lost 25 pounds! :)

A huge thanks to Kevin for doing everything while I was out of commission. He cleaned, cooked, took care of the Fredster, and did everything for Amelia including diaper changes, settling her down, and bringing her to me every single time she needed to nurse. We also need to give a big thanks to Sharon (Kevin's mom). She came for a night to help us all out and soothe Amelia, take the night shift, and even clean our entire place. And one more thanks to our first babysitter, Valerie (a best friend from college)! Amelia loved her and she gave us a break to go to the dentist and finally get my three broken teeth fixed.

Amelia had her 4 day appointment on Tuesday and it went great. We had a scare with on Sunday night because she projectile vomited blood (swallowed blood from my nipples cracking) and seemed to be dehydrated, but all ended up being just fine. At her appointment, her weight was 7 lbs 6 oz, a little below her birth weight, but my milk hadn't come in yet. She needs to be back up to her birth weight (7 lbs 14 oz) at her 2 week appointment. Her jaundice test was 5.6, eventually it needs to be zero, but the doctors do not worry until it is over 14. The pediatrician said she was perfect! And with everything Kevin and I have been through, her health is all that matters.

Here are some pics from her first week.