Quick update

Quick update and a big thank you for the nice comments, e-mails, and even phone calls! I think my blog post from a day or so ago spooked Suzanne's dad, who is in Houston for the wedding of one of Suzanne's cousins.

Suzanne seems to be doing a little better today. We are all tired, but again, it wasn't like this was unexpected. We commented today that we felt like we were finally getting used to being tired! Su did go to the doctor this morning...but long story short...there's simply not much that can be done. She does have some allergies and that's about all there is to report.

The boys are doing well. Patrick is still eating regularly. He seems pretty gassy which keeps him up reguarly as well as us. It's pretty easy to sacrifice your time, though, when one of your children needs you!

Thanks for your prayers and keep praying for us all...but namely Su who now goes back at it alone as I head back to work, which all of a sudden seems like vacation!

Prayers for Su, please

First of all...please don't be alarmed by the title of the post. It's certainly nothing life threatening. Su had a rough day and is having a rough time with her health. In my previous posts, I think I have neglected to mention that she's had cough, cold, and congrestion since about a week before Patrick was born. So we're going on three weeks of this stuff. She's not taking medicine as the doctor's fear it might dry up her breast milk. So she's coughing and coughing and coughing and coughing and coughing. Obviously, this hurts her incision from her c-section. Today, she's coughing so hard, she's actually thrown up about three times. I feel so bad for her. So when I say she's "tough as nails," as I did it a previous post, now you see why. But I'd really like for everyone who prays to please include her in your list. We both need this to go away! It's frustrating for me to watch.

On to other things, the boys are still doing well. Jacob liked the picture I snapped of Patrick in his bassinet the other day so he decided he wanted one of his own in the Moses basket. I believe Jacob has spent more time in the Moses basket this week than he did when he was an infant! Below, you'll also see how Patrick is progressing. Amazingly enough, he has not gotten sick and we worry that he will so keep us all in your thoughts!

Hang in there, Su!

Best Buds

We are practicing for future family portraits and I think we have a long way to go. Jacob was very excited about holding his baby brother for the very first time though. Jacob loves to say hello to baby Patrick, stroke his hair and say "niiiiice." It's quite hilarious and needs to be captured on video. Note to self.

Nighty Night!

All the kiddies are asleep here this Sunday night. It's been quite an eventful first weekend but despite my initial weekend post, everyone has done well. Patrick is a good little baby. All he does is sleep, eat, and sleep some more! Jacob has been very good to his little brother.
The only time he gets a little hostile is when you take something away from him that he shouldn't have, primarily something that's plugged into an electrical outlet!

And what can I say about Suzanne. The lady is tough as nails and I am very appreciative of her. I know this week will be tough as I go back to work on Monday but she has done her motherly duty tirelessly thus far on little sleep. I am proud of her.

Heck, I'm proud of my whole little family of four!

Can We Check Back In To The Hospital?

I wonder if we could pay a small fee to go back? Would the nursery care for a two year old as well? I never thought 10:30 at night could be so quiet. All you parents of two have been warning us of the challenge and it hit home upon our arrival today! The highest stress point came at about 6PM. Patrick (who is CONSTANTLY hungry) needed to be fed. Jacob was hungry as well but didn't want anything we were giving him. Plus, he wanted to watch Barney and wanted to get in bed with mommy and Patrick. Jacob was crying, Patrick was crying, I thought Mommy was about to start crying and George threatened to run away from home (not really). At that moment, every adult took a deep breath, recovered and got through the night. One down...upteen million to go! I must admit God got us through today and we know He'll do it again and again. At the end of the day, we communicated to each other how lucky we are to have two healthy boys who we love and who love us.

As for those of you who've texted or called since about noon. Sorry...I PROMISE we'll get back to you, when things die down a bit. At this rate, I'm assuming a return call will be in the works around 2018.

For tonight, enjoy the final pics at the hospital and the first "family" pic at home. One of these days I'll even jump in one of the pictures.

Home Sweet Home!

The Bristers are all together this afternoon. We arrived home from the hospital at around noon. Everyone is sleeping except myself...but I got the good night's sleep so who am I to complain! I'll post some final pics from the hospital tonight. For now, here are the pictures of Patrick with his eyes open I promised last night!

Jacob Meets Patrick

Jacob got to meet his little brother this morning around 9AM. The second picture has easily become my favorite of all time.

Today was another productive day. Patrick continues to sleep well and eat well. Suzanne is feeling pretty good and we just hope that all will continue to get better and better.

Patrick got circumsized this morning (we originally thought it would be in the morning). However, check out day is still set for Friday. I am at home staying with Jacob and Su and Patrick are obviously still at the hospital. I look forward to this family of four can sleep under the same roof--I think!!!

Later tonight or tomorrow, I'll post some actual pictures where you can see Patrick's eyes!