We spent a couple of days in the hospital with Emma, mainly just to make sure that we took as much advantage of the tremendous help that the nurses gave us in learning how to take care of her. We really could have left one night earlier but we're glad we didn't because of how much they taught us.
Emma herself was completely fine. Every doctor that came to look her over made the same comments about her being perfect. Though in all honesty, Nikki and I could easily look at her and see that she was perfect. I mean..... duh.
It's interesting just how surreal the last week has been. Between being in the hospital for a few days to coming home and trying to adapt to life with a new life in it, it's been strange to sometimes take a break and think "holy crap, this is our DAUGHTER". It's been a big learning experience so far, and like any first-time parents will tell you it is both terrifying and frustrating at times. We've been very thankful that for the most part she has been a really good baby. That doesn't mean we're getting lots of sleep, however...
Emma showing off her gorgeous eyes
All dressed up in her four-butterflies onesies that we got her for her trip home from the hospital. The four butterflies represent her four older siblings that never made it to our arms, so her first trip into the greater world was with them.
Take me home, Mom and Dad!
Getting in some cuddle time with Mommy. This kid is like a mini-furnace of heat, but it is worth every second when she's 2 inches from your face like this.
Emma celebrating her one week birthday!
She is absolutely perfect. I don't have words for how happy I am for you all. Give beautiful Emma and squeeze from me and whisper into her little ear that her Aunt Denise loves her already!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I stumbled across this post while looking at Nikki's other blog; her and I belonged to the same loss-related forum (my username: LifeofCat). I just wanted to say congrats on your rainbow baby; she is absolutely gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Cat (and baby Jane!)