3 weeks ago

It doesn't feel like 3 weeks ago, but it was. Let's back up just a bit farther. On my last day of work, I left midday for lunch out and then an OB appt. My blood pressure was up so I had to have bloodwork done and rather than go back in a week I had to return on Monday for a re-check (unless of course I got a call on Saturday saying to head to the hospital to be induced). Deep down I knew I wouldn't get that call on Saturday. I wasn't sure how Monday would play out though. Luckily I packed for the hospital Sunday night, just in case. Good thing. They could not get my bp to go down even after they had me rest. So I was able to go home and get my things, feed the dogs, schedule the petsitter, and then get to the hospital for my induction.
A mere 12 or so hours later (far too many of which were sans epidural) Jack Owen was born or as he was known for the first few days, Baby Boy Thompson. He missed sharing his grandma's bday by about 8 hours. He was 5lbs 13oz - smaller than everyone expected. Of course he was/is shockingly cute. He went to the nursery to be fed and monitored because his glucose levels were low. The nurses suggested I nap while he was away. When I woke up, hours after I expected to have him back with me I learned he'd been taken to the NICU and the neonatalagist was coming to talk to me.
I was calm until he came in and while it sounded like Jack's issues were not too severe, the doctor lacked any sense of a bedside manner and I burst into tears barely before he left the room. Jack's glucose issues took nearly a week to get under control, and in the meantime he has other problems with platelets and jaundice. Of course that was a very difficult week, and going home without him was surreal and not right.
He's home with us now though and he's found his voice. And we've found he's not as laid back as we thought. After a pediatrician follow-up, another round of tests, and a weigh-in at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, I can say he's doing great. He's gained 14oz already and surely some length too as his sleepers are fitting much better. He's eating more and sleeping pretty well. I bought a sling so we can walk during these bouts of gorgeous weather. That's a favorite activity for me, but I think Jack's favorite thing is eating, followed by kangaroo care napping (aka skin-to-skin napping).
More update will surely follow, but for now there is just a lot of sleeping, eating and of course pooping.