Saturday, February 2, 2008

First night


So. What can I say? After 114 nights and 113 days in the NICU, Sarah
Chaya is finally home. She doesn't need any oxygen normally, but we do
give her some when she is taking her bottle. She still has her nasal
feeding tube to make sure she gets all her food.


She slept most of the day yesterday. She loved the car ride home. She
loves her little bassinet. She loves getting down on the floor to play
with the dogs (kidding of course!).


Erika had arranged for a home health nurse to come from 11-7
overnight. So we could get some sleep. Unfortunately, the nurse had
bad cat allergies, and we asked her to leave at about 12. We felt bad,
but Sarah's health is paramount.


After we fed Sarah at 12, Erika took the first shift in her room. At
about 2:30, I awoke to warm Sarah's milk; I promptly went back to
bed! Erika gave Sarah her 3am feeding and then went back to sleep
around 3:45 after cleaning the feeding tube.


I again awoke at 05:30 to warm the milk. Erika went to our room to get
some solid zzz's and I fed Sarah. I've been watching Sarah sleep ever
since!

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9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Erika and Roger! congrats! she is home! yes aresting in shifts is the best DEAL :-)

Enjoy her, can't wait to see her once we get an ok from you.

rozina

Anonymous said...

yay! congrats guys! enjoy every minute with yr cute little bundle!

-L

Tanya said...

Congratulations! I know it must be so wonderful to have your little one in your own home! This way you can be together and not have to make the dreaded trips to the hospital! I am so thrilled for you guys! Her room is so adorable and I bet she just loves it! How are you guys holding up sans nurses? LOL

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy the family is finally together at home! Hurray for the bassinet, surely Sarah feels much better in her own bed at home. Awaiting all the good news!

SusQHB said...

Awesome news! Sooo happy for you guys! We need to see like a billion pictures of her at home!

Hadassah Geisinsky said...

Hooray!!! Enjoy the family guys!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like Sarah has you both well trained...why don't you see how she does with Grandma and Grandpa?
EM

Auntie Castine said...

hooray! boots can't wait to play with her! :D

babynurse said...

I'm so proud of you guys! We miss you all, but home is where you need to be. Let me know what happens with the nursing help.

Hugs-Michelle