All ready to go home...
... But first, got to catch some Z's!
Riding in her car seat in our car. There were times we thought this day would never come!
Eliza came home on a home apnea monitor and surprisingly it has been amazingly helpful for keeping us all sane through the transition from the hospital environment to home. This is especially true for Eliza's sanity since it saves her from being poked by her parents every few minutes to be sure she's still breathing. She was even able to try out her crib in her room last night! She seems to be a fan of the decreased noise and light, because besides some reflux, she slept great! We're doing our best to enjoy it while it lasts - soon the honeymoon will be over, no doubt!
Between the apnea monitor and Eliza's NG tube, we ended up bringing home a lot more medical supplies of one sort or another than we had been expecting. Leads, tubes, and syringes oh my! We're glad Eliza's nurses were so helpful in making sure we had everything we need to take care of her at home - we can't imagine trying to find and figure out all of this stuff on our own!
We've covered a lot of baby care firsts (or rather, first time at home on our own, since we did so much at the hospital already). First diaper change, first poopy diaper mess, first feeding, first bleary-eyed stumble across the hall to check on her, first morning of not having to drive to the hospital to see her, first early morning family cuddle, first visit to the pediatrician, first call to the ICN fellow and favorite NNP with a questions about Eliza (who is with us, not them!)...we are looking forward to so many more firsts in the next days, weeks, years. :)
Heather's family sent Eliza a BIG welcome sign!
Entering the house for the first time - welcome home Eliza!
Little baby, big crib
Oh how times are a changing! :)
A-mazing! Eliza, you could not be more loved.
ReplyDeleteAuntie hannah and uncle bizzy
Welcome home our precious little one. We are so glad you are such a little fighter. Lots of kisses. Nana
ReplyDeleteGoosebumps and tears of joy!!! And omg I love her going home outfit- the HAT makes it! (Olivia has the same outfit, but it's not nearly as superb-or small lol- without the hat!)
ReplyDeleteI LOVED reading about all the firsts, especially the family cuddle. :)))
Please let us know when you're up for visitors and if your freezer needs stocking so you can focus on the cuteness.
SO happy for you all,
Lissa
Congratulations! I'm so glad for all of you. Eliza will do wonderful at home with loving parents like you and Glenn. My prayers have been with you through all of this. God will take care of us!
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Aunt Wanda
Congratulations on Eliza's escape! I am Claire's great Aunt Doe and "met" Eliza on my New Year's visit with Claire. So happy for your family that she is now home. We have been following Eliza's journey and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing this wonderful moment with us all. Couldn't be happier for you!
ReplyDeleteHurray!!! So happy to hear this. Welcome home, little Eliza-bean!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! I love all the pictures. So glad she's finally home with you. Let the fun times begin! :)
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