A post entirely about Anderson

Later in life, it may become important to the boys that I wrote about each of them separately.  So here is a post entirely about Anderson.  Anderson continued to do well on his feedings, and he began taking all feedings by mouth last Saturday.  On Sunday evening, the nurses did his sleep study, where he was monitored for 10 hours to assess any changes in heart rate or oxygen saturation level.  Then he did a 1 hour car seat exam where he was strapped into his seat and was again monitored for heart rate and oxygen level changes.  He passed both, so Ty and I were able to room in with him on Monday evening.  We essentially just stayed in a room in the hospital all alone with Anderson and had a nurse check in periodically to see how we were doing.  No one really got much sleep, but Anderson did well enough that we were able to bring him home on Tuesday.  Here are some pictures of his last few days at the hospital and first few days at home:

Anderson without any monitors

Bedtime story with Mom

He got really into it at this point

Final feeding at the hospital with Grandma Jean; getting discharge directions from Kyra, their primary nurse

Ready to go home!!!

Sweet little baby feet

First trip outside (it was 108 degrees)

Grandma and Anderson taking a nap

First visitors, Annie and Austin

Since he's been home, Anderson has been doing great.  He has been eating very well and actually sleeping a fair amount.  I took him to the pediatrician today and he weighs 6lbs, 14oz and is 19.25 inches long.  We are loving hanging out with him, changing diapers without worrying about getting the wires in the poop, and taking naps with him.  We can't wait for his brother to join him.