Home with Baby D

Dexter and I have been home for two days now, and life is settling in nicely to its new normal. Well, having the full-time, live-in nanny known as Grandma Eileen is a luxury we won't be able to enjoy forever, but for now, it's part of the routine. The good news is, Dexter is a pretty mellow little baby. He sleeps at night (not straight through the night, but for a few hours at a time), sleeps a lot during the day, and when he's awake, he's quiet and observant. When he cries, it's for a reason we can usually figure out. All this is in stark contrast to Henry, who cried literally all night long for his first few months of life, and often had long crying jags during the day as well. In retrospect, he was a very difficult newborn who really put us through the ringer, so Dexter's mellowness is both surprising and welcome.

Speaking of Henry, he has been absolutely fantastic so far. He was so, so cute meeting Dexter for the first time. "Look at his tiny hands!" "Look at his tiny nose!" "He has no teeth!" Henry's being affectionate, curious, and not the least bit jealous. I'm very surprised, but pleased, obviously. Henry does get a little annoyed when Dexter cries, but that's about it in terms of negative reactions. Now, if someone gives Dexter a present, that's another story. . .

I started writing up a recap of my time in the hospital, but it was getting long and I need to go to bed, so it will have to wait. Also, I keep trying to get a good picture of Dexter with his eyes open, but he sleeps so much it isn't easy!

Thanks for all your comments and warm wishes. It means a lot to me to hear form friends and family. I wish you could come over and meet Dexter in person.