Laura Says....

... that Fletcher's fans want another post.

Well, here goes. The day started early for the little guy as we dumped him into the open arms of Nana Dundas at 6 am, so that Laura and I could sleep. We snoozed in peace until almost 9am after being up for a good chunk of the night. Seems that we've produced a nocturnal infant (I think that he takes after Grandad John, who seems to be able to fall asleep anywhere, anytime.)

Fletcher is working on his reputation of being a ladies' man, as he was swarmed by four eligible (okay, three eligible - sorry Raz) young ladies clad in their post-music city marathon sundress finery). It has not yet been ascertained whether post race celebratory alcohol was involved in the attention.

Pics to follow-

We're Heading Home...

...soon. Supposedly.

Fletcher was checked out by his pediatrician, Dr. Walters, and Laura was checked out by an OB, so we have the green light to take the little guy home.

Fletcher is a little on the yellow side today, but Dr. Walters thinks that the jaundice should start clearing up as he gets more breastmilk through him. He's not quite a hyper-bili baby, so there's no need for the bili-blanket or bili-light yet. I think that we'll just spend some time out on the deck this afternoon soaking up some rays. That'll help.

Well, it's time to get some stuff out to the car, and the infant seat in here for fitting (Thanks again, Kim and Doug), so I'd better get moving.

He's Here!!!

We were proud and excited to welcome Fletcher William Dundas April 14th, 2009 at 12:54pm. Fletcher weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 inches from head to toe.

Laura is doing great. She made it through her surgery without any complications, and is resting comfortably.

Grandma and Grandad Ivey were here in Nashville for the birth and have taken lots of pictures. We'll try to post a few of them over the next few days and will do our best to keep you updated as we get ready to head home and get into a routine with eating, sleeping, and all that baby stuff. We should mention that Fletcher and Nina share a birthday! What are the chances? (actually, about 1 in 365.25, but still pretty darn cool.)

Big brother Henry was very interested in sniffing Fletcher's blankets and tells me that he's looking forward to their introduction. At least, that's what I think the madly wagging tail meant...

Thanks for all of your visits, flowers, emails, texts and phone calls. We truly appreciate being in your thoughts. We'll keep posting if you keep reading!