One Week Old

After after a fun filled weekend of visitors I am finally getting a chance to publish another post.

It's hard to believe Taylor is already one week old. This past week as gone by fast. It will definitely be difficult to go back to work on Monday. I've really enjoyed the time that I get to spend with Mom, Lauren and Taylor.

This past weekend Grandma and Grandpa Albrecht, along with Great Grandma Sell came to visit. We really appreciated the extra hands, and Lauren liked spending time with them as well. Historically Lauren has been a Grandpa's girl, but this weekend she decided to latch on to Grandma.

Great grandma Sell enjoyed her time with Taylor, but still loves Charlie. She continues to be his advocate, although he remains on the short list for eviction. He might be headed to a colder climate, were two springer spaniels reside.

In addition to the visiting grandparents Taylor got to meet two of her aunts. Both Aunt Kathleen and Aunt Kelli came to visit. You'll notice how tan they are. On Taylor's birthday both of the aunts were relaxing on the Mexican Riviera. Maybe if we can hold off on having any more kids, we can go next year.

Aunt Leah has been requesting a Web session for a few days now, but given Taylor sleeps all day we haven't been able have one. We might need to start considering scheduling one for 2am.

Taylor continues to enjoy being held at night, but prefers the basset during the day. Fortunately we have a comfortable chair to rock/sleep in. We are hoping this is only temporary.

Life At Home

I was able to get released from the hospital only one day after coming into this world, but before I left I got to have a bath and Grandpa Lynch came to visit me.

In order for me to leave the hospital I had to agree to have a nurse come and visit me the next day at home to make sure my billy bop levels were normal. The first test in the hospital was leading them to believe that I might have some mild Jaundice. Unfortunately the tests came back worse on Wednesday, so I had to go in to the clinic for another billy bop test. Finally after the third test on Thursday, my billy bop levels have stabilized so hopefully I'll start loosing some of my orange tint.

The accommodations are much better at home than the hospital. No one wakes me up from my naps, unless it's time for to eat, and I have mom and dad on call 24/7. My favorite time to be awake is from 11pm to 4am. During this time I eat about every 90 minutes.

My sister Lauren still isn't quite sure what to think about me. When I came home on Tuesday she was pretty shy.

I think she might like me though, because she has already started sharing her books and her treats with me.

Delivery Day

The long awaited day has finally come. This morning Kerri and I woke up at 5:30 am to call the hospital too see if they had a bed for us. By 7:45 we were at the hospital ready to get the baby extraction process started. I'll try not to share too many details, so here's the 20,000 foot summary. Basically we got our room, got the IVs going, and boom, 5 hours later we had a baby.

Taylor Lynch Albrecht
March 22nd 1:18pm
7lbs 12oz

Southdale Hospital

Grandma Lynch and Aunt Kim got to be part of the big show this time. Kerri appreciated the extra company while she was waiting for the big moment.

This afternoon Grandma and Grandpa Albrecht came to visit. The bond with little Taylor was instant.

Lauren is enjoying time at home with Grandma Lynch, and Grandpa and Grandma Albrecht. We are not quite sure what she is going to think of her new sister. We sure do miss her though while we are in the hospital.

This afternoon Taylor was pretty quiet, so we're thinking she might have plans for a big party tonight.