Homecoming

Given the short distance from the hospital to our house the trip home was uneventful. When we got home we brought Becca inside in her carrier and put her down in our family room. Chloe immediately came over to smell and inspect her, but Izzy stayed away for a few days. Since then both cats have been amazing! They may stay away when she cries too much or too loudly, but for the most part they like to sit in the same room as her by her pack n play. It made Jordan and I happy that they seem to be adjust so well so far!

Welcome Home Becca!!

Chloe checking Becca out

Izzy wants to see what this thing is that keeps crying!

Jordan and I sat down on the couch with Becca and were kinda like "what next?" You spend nine months preparing yourself for a baby, but yet the day you bring them home it feels so surreal. My parents were still staying with us for a few nights so they ran out to the drug store to pick up my prescriptions and other supplies. We took the time to enjoy the silence for a moment and then Jordan set to work setting up the pack and play and getting other things ready.

What's next?

Coming home was tiring!

We finally got settled into a routine over the next week. It was great that Jordan was able to be at home for the whole week and we enjoyed the time we were all able to spent together. Becca slept pretty well at night. Usually going for 2-3 hours stretches between feedings. That first week she spent a lot of time sleeping on our chests and we enjoyed having her close by.

Mommy and Becca

Daddy and Becca (and her monkey butt!)

It was nice having my parents with us the first few days we were home. They offered the perfect amount of support and it was comforting to know that if something happened they were close by to offer assistance. Jordan's parents were over daily for visits and helped give us a break holding Becca, bring meals, and helping with Becca's transition to the bottle. I don't think that we can thank our families enough for all the support they gave us during our time at home!

Mia and Grampy

Gigi giving Becca her first bottle

Grandaddy and Becca

Our Hospital Stay

In an effort of catching this blog up I am back to our stay in the hospital. Delivery day was of course busy, but soon enough in the early evening our families left and it was just the three of us. That felt a little surreal, but we adjusted soon enough. We spent as much time relaxing/sleeping as we could while Becca napped in between feedings and diaper changes. Poor Jordan had to quickly learn how to change diapers, because I was still tethered to the hospital bed. He did a great job though, despite a few meltdowns from all three of us. The nurses were so helpful as well. We did end up sending Becca to the nursery for a two hour stretch and we were able to get a good nap. I felt so bad doing it, like I was failing my baby girl, but it was best for all of us!

 
Wednesday and Thursday consisted of relaxing, feeding, and visits from family and a few friends. We really just tried to enjoy the time where we had hospital and family help. Wednesday I got my catheter and IV out, so I was able to slowly start getting up and walking around. Still taking it easy of course. Becca was usually taken away for a few hours mid day for the pediatricians to check her in the nursery.

Daddy and Becca resting

Resting with Becca after a refreshing shower!

Friday was discharge day and I felt like we were constantly waiting to be rushed! She had her third test done with the audiologist this morning. Unfortunately she had failed the first two. They did the third one in our hospital room and she passed. We were nervous about the outcome, but they said it was common especially when they babies get upset (crying/screaming) during the exam. The pediatrician checked her out one last time and we got our hospital photos taken. After waiting until late afternoon for the doctor to come check me one last time we were discharged a little after 5.

Getting ready to leave the hospital

In the car and ready to head home

We had a great hospital stay. All the nurses were so helpful, informative and friendly. It was comforting to know that experienced help was right there!!

In her hospital bed on discharge day

Picture Update

Sorry I've been MIA, but I feel like every time I turn on the computer someone needs my attention! We are doing well here, adjusting to life with our little girl. I will be back soon with an actual update, but I wanted to get some pictures up here since they have been so requested!

First night home

My first friend

Daddy's Princess

Rebecca and Daddy

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Family <3

Favorite way to sleep

So happy!