Time to go home

Brayden was born on Friday, January 30, 2009. Tabitha was released from the hospital on Sunday, February 1 and I was anxious for their arrival. Troy had dropped me off at their house after church Sunday morning so I could spend some time and hopefully help out some with getting use to having a new baby in the house. It is amazing to me how everything has come full circle as far as the "right" way to handle having a baby around. According to my mother I was raised on the strict instructions of Dr. Spock where you had lots of structured times for feeding, sleeping, bathing, etc. When Tabitha was a baby it was "well known" Dr. Spock was not so smart and it was better to let the baby decide when to eat, sleep, etc. So I found it quite comical when one of Tabitha's friends who just had a baby visited her in the hospital and told her of the strict feeding/sleeping schedule they were suppose to have for their little one. My personal opinion (which is quite worthless) is every mom, dad, and baby have to come to their own rhythm. It took a while, the first few days at home were a real trial. Sean and Tabitha hung in their and continued to do whatever was necessary to try to make the little guy happy. Hopefully now that he seems to have somewhat of an idea of how to nurse his feeding time will be more comforting to both mom and baby also helping him to sleep better so mom and dad can get some rest too. The first day or so was a real marathon and I can say with confidance Sean and Tabitha will be great parents. I am so thankful I was able to spend the time with them. I left for home last night and I already miss them. I don't know who needed our time together more them or me. I tend to think I needed to be there more than they needed the help so I am thankful they let me be a part of this wonderful yet trying few days. Here are a few pictures of me with Brayden when he actually slept.

So CUTE!!