Family Portrait

We posted this on Alden's Story, but I also want it here. This is our first photo of our little family at home. Together at last.

It's a boy!

Alden was born on March 13th at 7:26pm. He was 26 weeks and 1 day gestation. He is doing well in the NICU in his cozy incubator. In the pics, you see he is has lots of wires that help the staff monitor his vital signs. He is also on a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine that helps his little lung sacs stay open and he is breathing room air. Mom and Dad visit him every day, and he has also met many other family members. We love our strong little boy!

In the Hospital

You should see mama's belly now! Jessi is 26 weeks as of March 12, in a Madison hospital, and holding. She and baby have been in the hospital since March 2 when they were admitted because of preterm labor. All the staff here, plus of course Dave, are taking great care of Jessi. Lots of family and friends visit every day. According to the docs, we will be here on strict bedrest for the remainder of the pregnancy. Let's hope we stay here for a loooong time! ;)

Oh Baby!

Ok, here are those belly pics we've been meaning to post...The first is Jessi and baby at 15 weeks. The second at 20 weeks. Our family is just growing!