Happy Baby, Happy Parents

It looks like we'll be checking out of the hospital this afternoon. Alex passed his hearing test with flying colors. We just finished watching "The Happiest Baby on the Block". This is perhaps the best baby video ever, that teaches you the "Five S's": Swaddling, Side/Stomach position, Swinging, Shushing, Sucking. This advice is absolutely priceless. Last night was pretty tough for Alex... we think his stomach was just beginning to fire up the whole digestion process, and it took a little time for everything to settle down. He was crying and fussing for about 2 hours straight, with no consoling him. The nurses came in and helped us use a few of these techniques, and I think they're going to work beautifully. Definitely something to share with the Grandmoms who come to visit.