Hospital Days

Oran and I were in the hospital for 4 days following his delivery. Unfortunately, Beth Israel's family friendly policy did not extend to dads and Jason was not able to stay at the hospital with us. We were allowed visitors from the early morning until about nine at night however- so he could be with us most of the time. Beth Israel encourages moms and babies "rooming in" together, unlike hospitals that whisk the babies off to the nursery all night- so Oran and I were together each night getting to know each other's sleep patterns- or lack there of!

Highlights of the hospital stay included visits from Uncle Skipper from Atlanta and Aunt Becca from Seattle- who flew the 3000 miles to us 35 weeks pregnant. Oran was especially excited to be held next to his new cousin to be. Grannie Kip and Grandmama Lucy continued to be by our side as well.

At the hospital we learned how to swaddle Oran into a very tight little burrito, and we also learned how much he likes to kick his legs, wave his arms, and of course eat. During the hospital stay I got a chance to try to recuperate as well. Before giving birth, I had blown up with water weight due to the preeclampsia- gradually the weight has come off but I was still pretty swollen at the hospital so it was nice to have the help of all the family and the nurses.

By Sunday we were all ready to come home and introduce Oran to his Brooklyn home!