Chloe's First Week

Chloe has been with us for a little over a week now and what a week it has been! We came home from the hospital on Wednesday last week. My mom was here taking care of the girls. Friday we had to go to the doctor to get Chloe's bilirubin level checked because she was slightly jaundice. Chloe had lost about a pound since leaving the hospital, which is normal. Her bilirubin level was going up so they wanted to see us back on Sunday. My mom left Saturday so that she could come back this weekend and help us move. Sunday we went back to the doctor and her bilirubin was still going up so they wanted us back on Tuesday. Dave went back to work on Monday and I was really nervous about how everything was going to go with the three girls. So far, it has been great! Chloe sleeps most of the day and the girls do a somewhat good job of trying not to fall or hit her. In between feedings and trying to catch up on sleep, I have even found time to pack most of the house. Dave comes home in the evenings and takes the girls outside to let them burn off some energy. Tuesday we went back to the doctor and Chloe had regained the weight she lost. Her bilirubin level is going down so we don't have to go back until next Tuesday for her two week check-up. We are so thankful to have Chloe in our lives. She is a very relaxed baby and rarely cries. She likes to sleep most of the day and stay up late at night, but I am working on trying to break that habit. Emily and Ally have adjusted very well to their new sister. There hasn't been any tantrums or acting out yet. They both compete to get me a clean diaper or to throw away a dirty diaper. They like to "pet" her and sing songs to her. They are such great big sisters already, So far the move is going smoothly. We should get the keys to the new house today and we will officially move Saturday. My mom is coming back tomorrow to help and she is going to stay until Dave gets back from his business trip to Dallas. He leaves on Monday. Great timing, I know!
When we were in the hospital, the neonatologist who examined Chloe and told us about her heart problem recommended we see a cardiologist. Chloe's pediatrician referred us to one and she will have her first appointment at the end of February. It will be good to get all of our questions answered about Chloe's condition. Dave and I are amazed at how many people we know who have a hole in their heart or who know someone who does. It is apparently a very common condition.