This picture does not even begin to show you how absolutely TINY she looked once she was placed in her car seat.
The kids each had their first moments to snuggle her...We limited it to about 5 min. each and it wore her out so much that I had to work for 1 1/2 hours to get her to eat.
I didn't think the stress was showing until I saw this picture of me...ugh...I look old and worn out.She's Home...She's Home...She's Home! We brought Olivia home at 3 pm on Sunday afternoon. It was warm and bright and the perfect day! She is doing great...adjusting to a house full of new noises, smells and people. We are thankful and feel so very blessed. We have been so touched by everyone's thoughts and prayers...you have helped us through this and we have felt your strength...and love and courage on our behalf. Thank you!
We are now busier than ever...she takes a good hour to eat and burp...and eats every 3 hours and with the added pumping...that is all I do! We haven't slept...making sure she is still breathing...but she has slept and kept breathing :)
The NICU nurse called me tonight to check up on her at just the perfect moment when I was stressing out...Olivia likes to choke and turn blue while I am feeding her...it is beyond scary and stresses me out so very badly...the nurse gave me great words of encouragement...saying that everyday Olivia will become more coordinated..I attended my infant CPR class tonight...and we bought a crib...It is really sinking in that WE HAVE A BABY GIRL!
I am in Love with her in every way....and that is shared throughout everyone in the Wing house...she is such a blessing and a gift to us.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! She is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh, Jamie, she truly is a beautiful baby! I'm so glad to hear that she's home. You look happier than ever! Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the homecoming. I hope everything is going well. Try to get some sleep and not worry so much. She is a fighter and will survive.
ReplyDeleteShe looks wonderful and I am sure you all just feel so happy to have her home. I am sure they did but I will check anyway. Did the nurses show you how to keep the nipple of the bottle in her mouth but stop the flow of milk until you hear her breathing? That way they don't get disturbed by the nipple being removed but you also get them breathing again. Just angle the bottle so the milk isn't in it while the baby is tightly wrapped and upright angled to the left. I am sure they showed you and you are probably breast feeding as well. She'll stop that closer to her due date. I feel for you with all the pumping and feedings. She looks so perfect and tiny and like her cute brother.
ReplyDeleteShe is just precious! I am so happy for you and your family! The kids all look so proud to hold her.
ReplyDeleteWe were wondering all week if Olivia came home- finally remembered your blog...Mackenzie has had the flu. She is wanting to meet Olivia so badly (and play with Emily). We'll call when everyone is healthy. We're really happy for you!
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