Max now comes with his own captions

What we're thankful for

Last week we were in Swedish Hospital's Infant Special Care Unit with Sam.

Joining us, as a matter of fact next door to us, was my former roommate and good friend Erin Kelly, his wife Merideth and their beautiful new daughter, Anna*. She was due one month earlier than Sam, but was two weeks late while our guy was three weeks early. 

We are so thankful today that both babies made quick recoveries, returning home last weekend and that we have many good times to look forward to with our two families... maybe even a Kids Kelly-Greene St. Patrick's Day party!

 

 

* Also known as Sam's future prom date

Sam's official birth announcement

 

"He looks great"

Sam had his first trip to the doctor and received glowing reviews. Best news of all -- no long-term effects from his breathing issues!

Big Brother program

When I graduated from high school I joined the Big Brothers program. The basic premise was to spend a few hours each week hanging out having fun with a kid who didn't have a dad or a good male role model in his life. I went to ballgames, played hoops and even taught my little brother to shave.

As a side note, my little brother went on to study medicine at Northwestern and is now an ER surgeon. Color me proud.

Twenty years later, I'm bringing the program back with Max. With Sam now home, healthy and a week old, I want to make sure Max still knows he's loved. A trip today to eat donuts, ride the Monorail and play at Seattle Center seemed to do the trick. Max has been terrific since baby came home yesterday.

Home sweet home

We are overjoyed to have Sam home. After a week in the hospital, Sam was released today with a clean bill of health. 

It's not Thanksgiving yet, but we already have so much to be thankful for starting with the incredible staff at Swedish Medical Center. Their kindness, dedication and care was nothing short of heroic.  We also appreciated all the love and support we received from our parents.  

Here's to the start of a special first holiday season with our second son and a new lifetime of together.

Sam's coming home outfit gives a nod to the home team on his noggin

Club 1121's newest member

A happy homecoming

Winnie welcomes Sam to the family with a kiss

That's my name

 

 

 

The Brothers Greene

Moving up by moving down

Sam took another big step towards coming home by moving down four floors from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to the Infant Special Care Unit.

We now have a room of our own with Sam and as the name suggests, less intensive care. If he continues to eat, grow and breath without issues, he should be able to come home before Thanksgiving. We couldn't be more thrilled.

More progress

Sam Otis has had another good 24 hours. He was removed from his Cpap breathing machine early this morning, drank from a bottle for the first time and moved to a crib. Most importantly, his breathing has stabilized.

We've gotten the opportunity to hold him more and Max and his baby brother are starting what is sure to be a lifelong friendship. Max went as far as to offer Sam some of his milkshake from lunch.