Back Home after the Big Event

Everything turned out just fine. Whew! My daughter gave birth to a healthy baby girl and the whole family is delighted. Charlotte Elizabeth (wt 7.7, length 19") hit all the average markers. We are relieved at that since her father has a genetic disorder which could have had profound effects. So far all good. Once they were home from the hospital, we got into a routine. Zoe would be up and down with the baby all night and then in the morning I would hold her for a few hours while Z got some sleep. Now I'm missing that morning snuggle time! They have had to supplement breast feeding with formula as the supply wasn't yet up to the demand (as it were). Well, you know what that means. Of all the times for there to be a nationwide shortage of baby formula! One morning I went to 4 stores to search out what we needed. I can't imagine what it is like for families who have no other option. What a nightmare. In fact, I talked to some parents while we stood in front of empty shelves or waited for the store clerk to bring the keys to unlock the cabinet. That's right, in some stores baby formula is now under lock and key. On the good news front, both parents are absolutely in love with their baby girl. I knew Zoe would be but I wasn't sure about her man. Thankfully, he passed the grandmother administered test. He didn't know that he was being tested, so he couldn't fake it to get a passing grade. I was going to post a couple of photos, but I'm having computer issues. I hope to have that sorted out soon. Now I am home and feeling a little at loose ends. I've got plenty to do around the place but I'm finding my attention is drawn northward. I suppose that's natural. I told the kid to get her man on board with moving somewhere that has a mother-in-law unit. She's in favor of it and he says that he is too, but he is dragging his feet. We've got some time, but... tick tock! That's all I've got for now. I'll try to post a picture soon... Cheers!