Bringing JJ Home

It's finally the day we get to bring JJ home. After a week of driving back and forth from the hospital, we get to take him home. Though he will remain on oxygen while at home, it beats hanging out at the hospital any longer. It's also the first time Olivia is able to hold her brother -- something she's been dying to do.

Olivia Meets JJ For the First Time

JJ's nurse was kind enough to take JJ to the window and hook him up on oxygen so Livi could see her little brother. All we could do was promise that he was around. It was a really exciting moment for Olivia. She blew him lots of kisses.

JJ -- Two Days Old

Pretty much the same status-quo as yesterday. He's still on the feeding tube and oxygen. We'd like to get him weaned off of both ASAP. Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

JJ -- 1 Day Old

JJ is doing well. He's on the feeding tube and receives oxygen but is otherwise doing well. He dwarfs all other premie babies in the NICU.

Born: Joseph John "JJ" King

Joseph John "JJ" King was born today, March 15, 2006 in Layton, UT weighing in at 7lbs. 14oz. He was exactly 1 month early which means he will stay in the hospital for a while so his lungs can develop. Kelly made it home from Alaska late last night. Lisa went into labor around 11 p.m. She spent the night taking baths and trying to relax but hte contractions kept going. Several times she woke Kelly up to say it was time...but he didn't believe her. Kelly told her to call the hospital and when they said to come in, he told her to call the doctor (after all, the hospital just wants mroe money..right?). The doctor called back and said to go in. Showing a little mercy, Lisa let Kelly sleep a little longer and then drug him out of bed. As the family left the garage to drive through the 5 inches of fresh snow on the ground, Kelly made a bet that everyone would be back home from the hospital by 7 a.m. Unfortunately, nature was taking its course and labor continued through the day. Breakfast is waiting. Here's some pictures from the day...