I went to the hospital, fed Evelyn, and told the nurse, Renee, that we would be happy to bring Evelyn home without rooming in over night. Evelyn had officially been off the oxygen 72 hours and I felt confident bringing her home without staying overnight in the hospital.
Around 10:30, I looked at my phone and saw I had missed a call from the NICU. It was Renee, she said she had good news, we could bring Evelyn home today! I was super excited! I called Scott to see what time he could leave work. He said he couldn't be home until 6:00 pm. My heart sank, I couldn't hardly stand to wait that long, but I did want Scott to be there.
I frantically cleaned...again...just as I had done the day before! I guess one can "nest" after a baby arrives!
At about 1:30 Scott called. His work had thrown him a surprise shower and he was leaving at 2:00! I was over joyed and couldn't wait for him to get home. I called Renee and told her we would be there at 3:00.
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| Here she is all dolled up in her dress from Coco and Hatty! Ready to go home! |
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| I think we have a lot of PINK! All buckled up and ready to go! |
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| Proud and excited parents! She made it home in 2 weeks and 6 days! |
I rode in the back on the way home. I felt so bad that her head kept turning so far sideways but I sure was proud. I think I took about 10 pictures in our 3 mile ride home! I was super happy, but a little overwhelmed by the thought that I was now a "real mom." As we pulled into the driveway I teared up. I tried to hold it back and be strong, but once again, Scott saw right through me! He gave me a hug and I told him I was a little nervous. What if I didn't know what to do with her?
Upon entering, meeting the dogs was high on the priority list!
We thought Nola wouldn't be good with her and that Chap would be awesome.
Well, it turned out very differently. Nola is like her second mother!
She guards Evelyn, wants to give her lots of kisses, and double checks to make sure I know when she isn't happy. It's hillarious. Chap on the other hand wanted nothing to do with her, until about 4 days into her being home. Now he shows a little bit of interest in her and likes to give her kisses.
We thought Nola wouldn't be good with her and that Chap would be awesome.
Well, it turned out very differently. Nola is like her second mother!
She guards Evelyn, wants to give her lots of kisses, and double checks to make sure I know when she isn't happy. It's hillarious. Chap on the other hand wanted nothing to do with her, until about 4 days into her being home. Now he shows a little bit of interest in her and likes to give her kisses.
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| All snuggled up in her bassinet! I was successful in knowing she wanted to be swaddled up and take a nap! YEAH! |
Hopefully, I'll get to right about my great first week at home with my daughter later today!
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