Ian's first few days were very special. After his birth by C-section on Friday, Grandma Ellen (Heather's mom) and Elise visited that evening. The next morning, Grandpa Mark and Auntie Holly arrived (Heather's dad and sister). How special it was to have them with us! So it was a pretty slow paced Easter weekend as we got used to our new little guy.
We've learned that little Ian loves to sleep (no surprise there), loves to cuddle, and loves to be swaddled. If he is awake, and he is held or swaddled, he is content! He also loves to force us to change his clothes frequently. Maybe when we figure out better what we are doing that will get better.
Heather slowly began her healing. We took several walks around the maternity area. And Easter Sunday was especially fun. Grandma Ellen brought Elise in her little Easter dress. We held a couple Easter egg hunts for her....one in the hospital room, and one out in the hospital playground. Lots of fun!
We made it home on Tuesday. What a great experience we had at the St. Alphonsus hospital. We are very thankful for all the hospital staff and facilities, and that our family could be with us! On top of it all was the very special holiday to celebrate the resurrection of our Savior! We had a very laid back celebration. Of course, no church for us! We did listen to the Easter story on the computer. We were blessed with a few visits (not on Easter but other days) from pastor Drew at the church we've been attending here in Idaho.
