Made it Through the First Night

5:00 am photo op.

Yep, I'm exhausted. But not because of Felix. He's pretty easy to keep happy so far - clean diaper, feet covered, food in tummy, done. He's a very vocal boy with all sorts of coos and sighs (he sighs a little on every exhale when he's content), but I have a feeling I'll learn really quickly to sleep through his normal sounds.

The problem is that our hospital room is positioned between two birthing rooms. This means that 3 times during the night, I heard women in the throes of labor, moaning/screaming etc. Followed by newborn squeals. There's one kiddo in here who sounds like a dog squeaky toy every time she cries, and it echoes up and down the hallways. I have to say it has renewed my appreciation for how these babies come into the world, that's for sure!

The other problem is that this place is hustle and bustle 24/7. Lights, talking, activity, opening/closing doors, walking into the room to check baby's vitals every couple of hours, taking him to the nursery at midnight and 5 am for physicals...

I did have a hot breakfast delivered this morning, and there was even real half and half for the coffee, so that helps. But I am VERY much looking forward to checking out tomorrow and spending some time with friends and family in a quieter setting.