Bringing Home Brett

We had a bit of a wait when it came time to leave the hospital on Friday night. At the 24 hour mark, the nurses took sweet little Brett to do his pku test and final check-up. We waited (and waited...and waited) for the lab to finish analyzing some of my blood so I could get one last Rhogam shot and we could be on our way. (Adam and I are compatible in so many ways, but, alas, blood type is not one of them). By the time all the i's were dotted and t's crossed, it was nearly 11:00pm. 

Here we are getting ready for the drive home. 

For his going home outfit, Brett wore a "play ball" onesie and a cute blue sleeper with a dog on it. He was less than thrilled to get strapped into the car seat. 

Nothing a binkie and a blanket couldn't fix. This blanket was given to us by our next door neighbor, Carla Callis. This is our first time having a winter baby, so we didn't think to bring a blanket to drape over the car seat to block the wind. It was a chilly, albeit short, walk from hospital lobby to car. Fortunately, Adam had pulled up close and had the heat going. We drove home in the trusty Toyota Corolla, and Brett slept all the way.

My cute parents had arranged these flowers and the cute bear on a chair in the entryway, where we would see it as we walked in. Spencer, Emma, and John were having another sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa's house since we knew we wouldn't return until late, so the first night home was just Brett, Adam, and me. We arrived home at about 11:30pm and finally collapsed into bed at 12:30. 

First thing the next morning, we had to go to the pediatrician's office for a little check-up. Around lunchtime, Grandma and Grandpa brought Spencer, Emma, and John to meet Brett for the first time. It was so sweet to witness their excitement. Thanks to iPhones, we have the scene filmed from every possible angle. 

Are Adam and I really old enough to have FOUR children? 

Each sibling took a turn holding Brett. Spencer had asked days earlier if he could be the first, so we took turns and followed the birth order. 

Spencer and Brett

Emma and Brett

John and Brett

John was so sweet and soft with this new brother.

Next, it was Grandma's turn for a little bonding time.

And don't forget Grandpa!

The at-home Cummings clan came to meet Brett and welcome him as well. 

(back row: Marie, Brett, Papa, Grammy, Joel, Trina, Sarah; front row: John, crouched by my feet, Emma, Spencer)

Random note: Right after the kids met Brett, Adam and his parents took them to the Target clinic where everyone got flu shots. We should have done it weeks earlier, but after all the hype at the hospital, we decided better late than never!