Brooke is home!

Brooke and Mom were discharged from the hospital on Thursday, September 10. During our stay, the big sisters came to visit every night after daycare - they told Daddy "Mommy & Brooke are in the castle", and they told Aunt Angie is was a "popsicle" (not a hospital).

In the new outfit Kylie & Neela brought Brooke to go home...

With big sister Kylie

With big sister Neela

Also, during our stay, we had amazing care from the staff at Woodwinds and Comprehensive Health Care -- thank you all! Michelle from Riedel Photography (http://riedelphoto.com) stopped by to take Brooke's hospital pictures, and sent a few of her favorites for us to share.

Once we made it home, we had a busy weekend adjusting. Brooke spent her first evening at home watching her first Steelers game with Daddy on the big TV in the basement - thank goodness they pulled out a victory! She's now Daddy's 3rd lucky charm -- the big sisters had their Miller jerseys on ALL day -- and told everyone "It's Miller Time!".

Daddy was able to spend a few nights sleeping in Brooke's room so Mommy could get some sleep and recover (one of the great benefits of formula!), and Brooke only managed to wake one of her sister's up one time... Kylie asked Daddy at 2:30 AM when Brooke was going to be quiet!

On Friday, Grandma and Papa Estochen arrived early enough to pick up the big sisters from daycare - and spent the weekend. They kept Brooke downstairs a little bit at night so even Daddy could get a few more hours of sleep! They played with the girls, took Mommy shopping (she still can't drive), and took everyone out for ice cream!

Brooke watched her first ISU vs. Iowa football game in Papa's arms - the girls were all dressed for the big game, even though Papa and Daddy said it wasn't much of a game (a true start to another ISU football season!!).

Sunday was Papa's birthday - and the girls brought Papa his card and gifts (lots of BBQ sauce) as soon as they woke up! We had rhubarb crisp and ice cream for "cake", and then the other Papa and Grandma stopped by for a few minutes on their way out of town.

For those keeping up with stats, Brooke weighed 7 lbs, 6 oz. at birth - 7 lbs, 1 oz. the first night - 7 lbs, 4.6 oz. at discharge - 7 lbs, 5.5 oz. on Saturday (Sept 12) - and 7 lbs, 7 oz yesterday at her first nurse appointment.

The Visitor Log:

Monday 9/7: Kylie, Neela, Aunt Angie, Grandma & Papa G., Katie F.

Tuesday 9/8: Bonnie R.

Thursday 9/10: Val & Duane T. -- they brought "Brother Cy" back!

Friday 9/11: Grandma & Papa E.

Monday 9/14: Lisa D. - she helped pick up the big girls from daycare since Mommy can't drive

Stayed tuned...