Yesterday was great. Overnight, Javi was taken by the wonderful nurses to a room with other newborns. That allowed us to sleep between feeds and we were able to sleep one 4.5 hour block and a 2.5 hour block. It felt great. Although yesterday's feeds were not necessarily successful (the baby probably got just a little bit of colostrum), today, around 7:30am, he had a nice long feed. It felt closer to what it should be. Jen is not yet producing milk, only colostrum, but all is part of the process. Javi is wonderful. The skin is incredibly soft... wow!
Although Jen and Javi are strong enough to be discharged, we may stay until tomorrow morning at the hospital and take advantage one more night of the wonderful nurses. One extra-night of ok sleep is probably a good idea.

Jen and Javi this morning, October 19, in the recovery room. I took this photo so that you would have some sense of the space. This is the part of the room where we stay. The stripy couch at the back becomes a bed and that's where I sleep. In addition, there is a second area with a more medical feeling and a nice bathroom with a shower (no jacuzzi here:). Now, the best part is the view. We are a bit higher up, and you can see the beautiful hills around Charlottesville, with the beginning colors of the fall. 

Daddy in training