Monday, which seems like six weeks ago, we took Jaxon to his first pediatrician visit, as required 48 hours after babies are discharged. The only appointment that we could get was at a clinic on the other side of town. He checked out fine, unlike his parents – who are exhausted. I recall cramming for […]
Those of you who are parents will see this title and have so idea what will be said. It’s about the first few days after your child takes up residence in your home. There are few books that exist which can properly warn you of how completely apocalyptic having a newborn in your home. No […]
Welcome home Jaxon Fife Myers! Thank you all for your love and kindness during our first journey. Jaxon is a fine little person who will sleep and eat, unlike his parents, over the next six or so weeks. Hopefully, our biggest challenge will be keeping the cats at bay and finding new and creative ways […]
After today’s call to the NICU, we are more confident that today will be Jaxon’s last full day at the hospital. He effortlessly won the car seat challenge this morning. His rash is still an issue, but the medical team seems to think it’s manageable. His weight seems to be stabilizing and he is eating […]
I imagine that for most of you, the excitement of last week’s birth experience has waned. Most of what Lara and I have shared recently has been pretty typical – the metaphysical changes resulting morphing into parents and the frustration of not having a child to parent initially. For those who stayed for the ride, […]