No Rest For the Weary

I went back to work yesterday. I had been out for a little more than 3 weeks to help all of us ease into our new situation. I do have to say that even with the lack of rest, it was good to spend time at home with our newly expanded family. We have started to get into a routine...that is subject to change at any time. Liz and I are getting around 6 hours of sleep. Unfortunately, they tend not to come more than 2 or 3 at a time.

Courtney continues to pack on the weight. She's just over the 8 pound mark. She's starting to get stronger too. She's starting to hold her head up by herself a little, and when we put her on her tummy, she'll push herself up with her arms and legs. I call them her baby exercises.

And another hurdle was cleared. We had an appointment with the eye doctor. With premees, there's a risk of the eyes not developing fully. It has to do with the blood vessels in the back of the eyes not fully forming which leads to vision problems. Again, more stuff I never thought I'd need know. Anyway, her eyes were dialated, and the doctor got a good look (after her eyelids were held apart with little spreaders...not fun!). He gave her a 100% and she won't have to go back for another year.

So all is well. Except for, like I already said, the fact that I'm back at work. Now I remember how much my job really sucks.

Here's some new pics...she got to meet Uncle Steve for the first time and Uncle Dan (in the Red Sox shirt) and Aunt Jenn just got back from their honeymoon in Tahiti...must be nice.