Home Sweet Home

Our sweet little boy was finally released from the hospital today. Here he is happily resting at home. However, this entire week has not been so pleasant. Hopefully these pictures will catch you up on the first week of Evan's life.

Here is Mom with Evan in the special care nursery. Behind them is Evan's little isolette that he had to stay in for a few days after his birth. Also, you can probably see the feeding tube that they put down his nose into his tummy. He only had to use it for a few feedings, but they left it in most of the week.
One of the reasons that Evan had to stay in the hospital was because his bilirubin count was a little high. As a result, he had to stay under the bright lights for the first part of the week. You will also note that they put an IV in his poor little arm.

Another shot of Evan in his isolette under the bright lights. In addition to the feeding tube, the IV, and the mask, you can see that they also have various wires and tubes hooked up to him. Poor little guy.
Grandma Sue came to see Evan in the hospital and he was thrilled. Cassie Jo also got to come and see Evan before she heads out into the mission field. Thank you very much for coming down to see us. We are looking forward to your return.
After hearing of Evan's birth, Billie Jo caught the first flight down to Vegas to take care of us. She made 874 meals in one night, bought 2478 items at babies r us, cleaned the world's dirtiest house, and turned a pumpkin into a carriage. Thank you so much for coming and taking care of us.
All of my sisters will be happy to know that I have learned to firmly burp Evan, although I still don't like it. I think you can see the size discrepancy and I don't know if babies should be hit that hard.
Finally, the ride home from the hospital. Yes, this is a normal sized car seat. Luckily we passed the car seat test thanks to the special newborn insert. Seriously, how cute does he look in that seat?

I also tried to get a picture of Evan in his new car. I was in Utah on Friday being sworn in the the Utah State Bar, and I stopped by the ford dealership. Seven hours later, I drove back to Las Vegas in a new 2008 ford edge. I know a new car warrants a separate post, but I think Evan takes precedence. I ended up getting home about 10 minutes before Patrice's water broke.
Once we got home, we put Evan in the sunlight. We are trying to give him a nice tan for the summer. Actually, as you probably know, the sunlight is to help with the jaundice.
And at long last, comfortably sleeping at home with mom and dad. We could not be happier to have our little boy home. Thank you so much to Billie Jo, Sue, Cassie, Chelsea, Jack the giant, and everyone who will visit us. Also, thanks to those who have sent flowers, made meals, and offered congratulations.