Tonight I looked at the pictures of this journey from start to end. Its hard to believe we went from this......
We are exhausted, more than we ever imagined possible. Our nerves are fried from listening to her heart monitor every night. Our date nights turned into feeds at 7 and 10pm, then crossing our fingers for some decent sleep. My days are deemed good if I have showered by 10am. We have mooched off our neighbors and friends for meals since she came home. Our house is a total mess - how is it that babies come with so much stuff?
Today I had had enough. We had a rough day. Throwing up her morning feed from her dumb multivitamin, plus no afternoon nap = a tired mom. I handed her over to Roger tonight to rock to sleep.
And came back to our blog for a healthy dose of reality.
I'm teary as I sit here tonight. Our sweet baby is sleeping in the room next to me. I can't help but smile as I watch her cute little face sleeping away (finally). I listen to her breathe and the silence of her heart monitor and feel ever so grateful she is alive and home with us. Was it only two weeks ago we sat in dumbfounded silence as they told us she could come home?
She is our little miracle. How humbled and grateful I feel to be blessed with her. We love our little runt, on both good days and harder days!
5 comments:
She is so cute Ashlee! She's a little miracle for sure.
You guys are amazing! I am sure you are super exhausted but soon just like the hospital it will be past and she will be sleeping great! I must say it never seems to come soon enough:)
She is such a doll!! I'm so glad to hear she is doing pretty well, minus no sleep at night, throwing up, etc. No fun! For either of you. How long do they think she'll have to have oxygen? Just curious.
I really do want to come! Maybe next week will be better since we are just back from vacation so now I need another one :) but I would love love love to see you both!!! I'll be in touch!
She is a miracle! You are doing a great job, hang in there :)
Nanette Christensen
Ok, that bow is fabulous!!!! And the little outfit, ahhhh!!! She is so cute. I want to come see her soon. I had a little cold last week so I should probably stay away for a little longer but Nat and I totally want to bring you some dinner soon. I know, you will say you don't need it but it will give us an excuse to eat and talk! :)
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