We're Home!!!!!!!!!

We've been warned from the beginning that the possibility of taking home Lilly and Josiah on the same day was very unlikely. When we called yesterday morning to speak with the nurse about the possibility of taking home Lilly that day, she hinted that because she had lost weight (3 grams) the doctor would not discharge her. About an hour later, the doctor called to let us know that both babies were in a condition to be sent home. We were excited, but were concerned about taking Josiah home (since the timeline we had been given was at least 48 hours from his last bradycardia). There's something awful, yet comforting about the babies' monitors. It's terrifying when their vitals dip and the alarms ring, but it's also easy to tell when they're relaxed and stable.

When we arrived at the NICU, we spoke to the doctor about our questions and concerns. She was confident that at this point the trouble he'd been experiencing was typical of any newborn and that we would be just fine at home.

As was the case for the c-section, as soon as a decision was made, things moved very fast. After feeding the babies, Steve and I ran down to the cafeteria to buy lunch and gather ourselves before the big move.

Once upstairs, we signed some paperwork, packed up their things, said our goodbyes and were outta there. It was scary and exhilarating.

Regardless of how long babies have been in the NICU, it is still policy for mothers to leave in a wheelchair with their baby. Although I'd been walking around for 5 or so weeks, I still left the hospital with my babies in a wheelchair. This was the first time I was able to hold them together.

Sleeping before we leave! They were 6 weeks old yesterday!

Saying goodbye to the doctor


In the car seat about to get in the car
Aunt Michelle came to take video of our departure from the hospital and arrival home.
Their first car ride!





Hooome!

More pictures to follow!!!