The first night, we just looked at her, so happy to finally have here home in our arms. I was just so happy and relieved. I was annoyed by the presence of the apnea monitor, and was constantly waiting for the stupid thing to go off and ruin my bliss. This thing is loud, designed to wake a sleeping parent from a dead sleep, or perhaps the neighbors? But as we went to bed that first night, all I could do was watch those little lights blinking. Is she breathing? Is her heart beating? Is this stupid machine really working? Is she ok? On top of that, Ruby did not sleep like she did in the NICU, no surprise there! She was up most of the night! But that's ok, I needed the company.
She didn't cry at all, still hasn't really, she just makes little noises, grunts and whines that make my heart race wonderfing if she is ok. Each time we put her in her bassinet she just stared at me, giant eyes open and blinking. I gave into my instincts and just held her the rest of the night. She eats every 3 hours anyway, and I'm still pumping, so who's going to get sleep anyway? =)
The days on the other hand have been great! It's so awesome to feel like a parent, totally. And Louis, of course, has been a great dad and wonderful partner. I'm lucky he's been here by my side this whole time. Oh, and I'm also lucky that I had the benefit of being recovered from my c-section before she came home! Wow, what an extra challenge that must be...
In more good news, yesterday Ruby turned 5 weeks, with 3 weeks to go until her due date. We had her first appointment with her doctor today, and our little girl now weighs 5 pounds 3 ounces! She's gained 2 pounds! She's also now 17.75 inches long, up 1.25 inches since birth. It's good to know all that eating she is doing is working. Daddy is proud.
So, life goes on with our little family. Blessed, exhausted, and happy!
I need to upload more pictures, but for now, some pictures of Ruby settling in at home:
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Remember to follow your instincts! Each baby and each parent is different and unique... the three of you will learn to live together. You are blessed and watched over! Trust and love each other. We are designed to grow as a family unit... your unit is different than any other out there! And that is the cool part! Breaking new ground every day... wow... Love you all..
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