Monday, August 18, 2008

She is Coming Home TOMORROW

TUESDAY!!!!

The next picture you will see will be of her in her coming home outfit - outside, in the car - AT HOME!!!

Today when I went in - ready to spend the day there - they said she was ready to go home! She breastfed really well (with nipple shields) and then bottle fed really well. They took out her feeding tube. And she has been "chomping down" all day and night.

So, Mom and I ran around town and the house getting everything set up for real. The cradle is next to our bed. We have supplies upstairs and downstairs for changing diapers. We went and got a bassinet for downstairs. And we have the car seat ready to go.

She needs to pass the car seat test - sit in the car seat for an hour and still breathe ok. Then, we will pack her up and off we'll go!

We are both very very excited, nervous, happy, and anxious. Tomorrow will bring a whole new world for us - and we are ready, all three of us!

4 comments:

Jennifer said...

YAY, I am so excited for you all, that I got goosebumps! You will love having Scarlett home and not have to worry about making all those trips to the NICU to visit her. Your life is about to change, but in a great way.

Anonymous said...

That's great news!! I cannot wait to see her Homecoming picture!! Take care of yourself and when you can...sleep!! Parenting is the hardest job you'll ever love, and there are so many that are here to support you, Len, and Scarlet. CONGRATULATIONS!

Helen said...

I'm so excited!!!

Seeing her in her cradle, seeing her surrounded by her mom and dad, seeing her sleep, seeing her look up at me as I finally get to hold her.

Welcome home to our granddaughter.

Jonathan said...

That is terrific news! I hope all goes well and that your home will soon be home sweet home for your family.