The Leopold Family: Week 1

Elizabeth was born on a Wednesday afternoon and we were released on Friday afternoon. I was so ready to go home because sitting around in the hospital was getting really old very fast! It took forever to get released... but we were finally on our way home! Greg was so nervous with having her in the back seat and actually driving with her. He insisted that I sit in the back sit even though the little princess was sleeping! I had not eaten anything that whole day because they told us we would be released a lot earlier than we actually were so we made a quick trip through a drive thru to grab some dinner. My parents came up after they got off work on Friday evening to see Elizabeth, but they left and we got settled for our first night at home with her. I don't think Greg and I were really prepared for that first night. I am so thankful for Greg because even though I was getting around pretty good, my c-section had me moving a little slower. The first night was probably the worst night we had since we had her. We could not get her comfortable and we were nervous on top of it. We stayed up the whole night! So, when my mom called the next morning to see how it went, we asked if she could come stay with us for the second night. It was such a blessing to have her stay and help. Saturday was full of visitors which made the day go by way to fast but it was nice. My mom left on Sunday evening and it was back to the three of us but it got easier when we got more comfortable with her and knew what to do and how to help her. The first week went by so fast. Monday morning we had a doctor's appointment to check out Miss Elizabeth. When we left the hospital she weighed in at 5lb 14oz but on Monday she was already back to 6lb 3oz. The doctor checked her out and she screamed but she is in great health so far. We were a little worried when we got home from the hospital because right before we left the hospital they switched her formula and she just was not taking to it at all. On Saturday evening Greg ran to the store and got the same formula we used while we were in the hospital and she drank it with no worries. Needless to say, we have stuck with that and she seems to be doing great with it. We also had our first little outing too. I think it was more for me because I started to feel like the walls were closing in on me after being in the house for so long. We went to Target to get a few things that we realized we would like to have now that she is here. It was nice to get out of the house! As the days continue to go by really fast, we are trying to take it all in and remember this experience because it is truly amazing!

Getting ready to go on an outing!