Since the hospital was slightly understaffed and I wasn't really getting much rest there, we decided to go home on Day 2. I don't even think Cash was there for 24 hours! I would have been terrified if my mom wasn't there but I figured I'd get more rest at home with her help. Anyway, the day started with a visit from Rebekah. Then we relaxed and got cleaned up. The doctor came around lunch time to check on us and said she had no problem sending us home. I was having some fairly severe cramping so I got a prescription for that. Thank goodness. I couldn't have survived the next couple of days without it. Okay, I could have but it helped alot! Anyway, next we got him all dressed in his "going home" outfit to take him just a few blocks to our house. Abbie (my aunt Kay) was in Chicago when he was born and pulled into town right as we got home. They couldn't wait to meet each other! Then Cassell came over to help me clip Cash's nails. Actually, she just did it for me. So, yes, she drew a little blood but that's okay! I never knew it because the tough little guy didn't even flinch. If he's okay, I'm okay. Also, the kids' mom brought them over for a couple of hours so they could welcome him home as well. When all of the excitement died down, Rosie got to meet Cash. She's definitely found out that her life is not the same but I think she's protective of him already. Maybe a little jealous, but mostly protective. I think.
That first night home wasn't quite as tough as the first night in the hospital. I did check for breathing a couple of times but he slept between feedings and let me sleep. That night is still kind of a blur. I've never been so proud of myself and doubtful of myself all at the same time. So excited yet so terrified. So empowered yet so mortal. I wanted the Circle of Life to stop right there. Just one day of being a mom was all I needed to know there's nothing better.
Rebekah, Cash and his bestie (hidden under her shirt - only 3 more weeks to go!!!)
You know, in the hospital it was almost amusing when he cried because no one seemed worried about it and it was always shortlived. Yeah. It's not quite so funny now...especially at 1 o'clock in the morning.
All ready to go.
Mommy loves me.
Uh, so the carseat is a little big. I have an infant seat in my car that's not convertible so we bought an extra base and replaced this seat for a while...until he grows a bit.
He was like, "What in the world is going on?"
Hello, Abbie.
Home, Sweet Home.
Here's Cassell maming my son. (just kidding, Cassell!)
The best big sister.
The best big brother.
The best big dog - I just know they'll be best friends in no time.
Rebekah, Cash and his bestie (hidden under her shirt - only 3 more weeks to go!!!)
You know, in the hospital it was almost amusing when he cried because no one seemed worried about it and it was always shortlived. Yeah. It's not quite so funny now...especially at 1 o'clock in the morning.
All ready to go.
Mommy loves me.
Uh, so the carseat is a little big. I have an infant seat in my car that's not convertible so we bought an extra base and replaced this seat for a while...until he grows a bit.
He was like, "What in the world is going on?"
Hello, Abbie.
Home, Sweet Home.
Here's Cassell maming my son. (just kidding, Cassell!)
The best big sister.
The best big brother.
The best big dog - I just know they'll be best friends in no time.
2 comments:
I'll tell you what my mom told me when she left me in North Carolina with Hayden:-( She said whatever YOU choose to do with him is right....he doesn't know any better. You're the only mom he knows!
Oh, and I'll tell ya one more thing....don't stress about "I shouldn't nurse him, it hasn't been three hours" or "no babe, we can't put him in bed with us." I've got a 3 yr old and one year old and I nursed my oldest for 14 months, on a strict schedule, never let him sleep with us etc. I stuck my boob in the second one's mouth whenever he wanted and let him cuddle in bed with us whenever....they grow up and they don't want to cuddle or be rocked etc and you'll miss it. Eat him up and spoil him rotten!!!!
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