Ethan's Update - Day 11

Howdy folks...
     Well today was the day we had been waiting for with our little guy.  It was the day that we were supposed to be able to bring him home.  All of this was dependent on him though.  He had to show the doctors that he could eat regularly, and that he could maintain his weight.  Last night was a rough one on Jayme.  She was so excited that she hardly slept at all.  At 3am she called to check on him and she was told that he had in fact gained four grams.  This was very exciting.

    This morning at around 10am the anticipation was killing her.  She called over again, and was told the doctors had not yet done their rounds with him.  We had to wait until rounds to get an answer.  About 40 minutes later the phone rang with the good news.  Ethan was given his release orders.  We could come pick him up, and bring him home.  This put things into high gear for us.  We finished getting things ready around the house, and we grabbed some lunch with Loryn.  Then it was off to the hospital to get our little man.  It took a bit of time, but Jayme got all of the paperwork filled out, and we were sent on our way. 

     Loryn finally had the chance to meet him, and she was so enamored by him.  On the ride home, she spent the whole time watching him intently.  She really seems to be very excited by all of this.  As soon as we walked in the house, she asked me "can Ethan play now?"  I had to tell her that right now he was sleeping, but he would be able to start to play soon.  We went and put Ethan down in his bassinet in our room, and then put Loryn down for a nap.  She fought it the whole time, wanting to hang around Ethan instead.  We told her he would still be here when she woke up, but I don't think she believes us.

     Thank you all for your continued support through all of this.  Now that this piece of drama has closed, a new chapter opens in our lives.  Time to figure out a new routine as a family of four rather than a family of three.  We know that there will be some sleepless night coming soon, but for just this moment, we could not be any happier.  Thanks again everyone.

Eric, Jayme, and Loryn Steinbach


PS.  If anyone is in town and wants to stop by to say hi, or see the baby, just give us a call.  We are not going to be doing too much this week, as we try to establish a new routine.