Home, Home Again...

Patrick is back at home! On behalf of Patrick and his Mom, I'd like to thank all of you for your love and support. Having family and friends like you is a wonderful blessing that is sincerely appreciated. You can probably imagine how much it means to Yolany and me. Patrick is definitely glad to be home, as are his exhausted parents. Here is a picture of the little angel in his crib that I took last night.

Quality Time

Mom, Dad and a very content Patrick having fun! Patrick's chair vibrates and has the sounds of a tropical rain forest--birds, frogs and running water--to help soothe him!

Sunday Morning

Patrick and Mom have the whole feeding/burping thing down! Unwavering commitment to the routine is vital: Dad changes Patrick's diaper, swaddles him and then takes him to Mom, who feeds and burps him. After which time he usually sleeps for a couple of hours or so. This procedure is repeated 12 to 14 times a day.

Santiago Pineda

This photo of Santaigo Pineda just arrived from Honduras! Congrats to Ale and Chilo! Nice work, Guys! We had a great video conference with the proud parents last night! Ale is as beautiful as ever and Chilo is a proud, beaming father! You can check out Santiago's blog at www.santiagopineda.blogspot.com

Hang Ten

Santiago Pineda

Chilo called early this morning to let us know that Santaigo Pineda was born around 2:00 am CST in Tegucigalpa, Honduras! Alejandra and Santiago are resting well; Chilo is ecstatic! We are patiently awaiting photos! Bien hecho, guys!

One Month and Counting

Patrick Bradford Hyde is one month old today! He had a huge day, packed with all kinds of fun stuff. First, he went to the pediatrician for his one-month check-up! The Hep B vaccine wasn't very enjoyable (even Mom cried!), but we found out that he has gained 40 ounces in 22 days. He now weighs 8 pounds and 11 ounces! After the doctor's appointment, we headed over to Tom and Hyla's for birthday cake and coffee. From there the family went to Target, where Patrick picked up a couple of new items for his wardrobe. All in all we had a great day. Here are a few pictures...


Starting the day with Dad on burping duty


Patrick with his beautiful mother waiting for Dr. Moore


Patrick enjoying Hyla's lap!


Another take of Mom, Hyla, Patrick and Dad


Patrick after a hard day of running around

Waking up

A shot of Patrick a few minutes after waking up. He seems to have established a sleeping pattern that we all can live with--he's up every two to three hours for a quick snack and then falls right back to sleep. Tomorrow is Patrick's one-month birthday! He also has a check-up at the pediatrician. I will definitely keep you posted...

Nap Time

I could spend hours leaning over Patrick's crib watching him sleep. I am captivated--fully, completely. An indescribable sense of peace always washes over me.

Burping Duty

Dad giving Mom a little respite by taking a hand at burping Patrick

Sunday Stroll

Mom had her doubts, but Dad and Patrick finally convinced her that a stroll around the park would be fun! It was the farthest that Yolany has walked since giving birth three weeks ago, so she is a little tired. Patrick, as usual, seemed to take it all in stride.


Mom getting Patrick ready


Mom being Mom


Dad driving Patrick's coach

Kadi and Patrick Bonding

Kadi and John stopped by to see Patrick this afternoon. Kadi is heading back to Chicago tomorrow and wanted to say hasta lluego to Patrick! He responded by sleeping on her lap for an hour and a half. Mom, Dad and Patrick sincerely appreciate all of the love and attention that she has given us these past two weeks. We are counting the days until she returns in May!

Hyla, Tom and Kathy

Thanks to Aunt Hyla, Tom and Kathy for bringing lunch over to the house today! David stopped by for a bit, as well. Kathy met Patrick for the first time, which was very exciting. We had a wonderful time.


Tom holding Patrick


Kathy giving Dad (and Patrick) a lesson in good burping technique!

Down Time

Patrick enjoys a mid-morning nap. He settled down last night around 1:30 am...after which time he was up at 3:30 am, 6:00 am and 9:00 am for feedings and then fell back to sleep without any drama or hysterics and that, as our buddy Martha Stewart would say, is a good thing.