Day 1 – June 10, 2012
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Day 2
We were still in the hospital at this point and I was
extremely tired. I was still having
trouble sleeping during the day (I have never been a good napper), so I was
just pushing through. We were still completely
drunk in love with our daughter so we were content just sitting with her and
hanging out.
Lilly liked to take naps on Mommy and on Daddy
The hospital staff had a “parenting
class” that morning that we went to and they basically told us information that
we already knew, but it was good to hear it again and be reminded, especially
since we were so tired. We also had two
visitors, Sonja and Kelly, who came to meet Lilly and thankfully brought Darren
dinner again (and me another milkshake!)
It was so great to see how much they love Lilly already and how much
support and love we have from our friends and also our family.
Darren drew this on the board in our hospital room. A lot of the nurses commented on it.
The night was a little rough because Lilly was spitting up
and it was making me upset because I know how important it is for her to eat
and gain weight. We had an amazing night
nurse named Elizabeth who made me feel better about the spitting up and told me
it was completely normal. I didn’t get
much sleep that night either because I was determined to keep Lilly in the room
with us until they needed to take her for her hearing test, jaundice test and
heal stick. Elizabeth did offer to take
her, but I kept her in the room.
Day 3
We were discharged from the hospital on this day! It was a little overwhelming and definitely nerve-wracking,
but we were ready to be in our own home and our own bed.
We left the hospital around 11:30 after
getting all of the paperwork done, and we headed home. As soon as we got home, Darren literally lay on the floor and just stared at Lilly in her seat. I was glad I snapped this picture. Once we got settled, Darren headed
out to run a few errands (grocery store, pharmacy…etc). Lilly and I enjoyed a nap together on the
recliner, which would become a very regular occurrence for the two of us J She also took a nap with Daddy on the couch.
Later that evening we had a lot of visitors. Our friends Antonia and Matt came with their
baby boy, Joey, and our friends Chad and Michelle also came with their kids,
Allie and Ryan. It was wonderful to have
everyone there. Antonia had also made us
a huge tray of baked ziti, which was amazing for lunch and dinners for several
days! Kalan, our doula, also came to
check in with us and to drop off the placenta capsules. We had a full house and it was a little
crazy, but it was great to have so many amazing friends around.
Michelle and Lilly
Antonia, Matt, Joey and Chad
Michelle, Lilly, Antonia and Joey
Our first night was pretty unforgettable. Lilly was sleeping pretty well, but we had an
incident that night that left me in tears.
I had brought her into her room to change her diaper and as I was changing
her, she started pooping! Then as I was
trying to catch that in a new diaper, she projectile spit up all over the
changing pad and the carpet. I cried out
and Darren came in to help. I cried
because I was tired and it was the first big incident we had, but with a big
hug from my amazing husband, I pulled myself together quickly and can now laugh
about it J
Day 4
We had our first pediatrician appointment on this day at
Fuquay Pediatrics. I was a little out of
it from sleep deprivation, but we managed to get to the appointment on
time. While in the waiting room, we ran
into a couple that we knew and their new son, Henry. When they were called in to their
appointment, I watched the mom grab a big bag…a diaper bag. At this point, I realized that I had
forgotten to bring a diaper bag! When we
were called into the room and the nurse asked us to strip Lilly down to a clean
diaper, I found myself praying that she had a clean diaper because I didn’t
have any. Luckily she did J When the doctor was checking her, Lilly
started to cry, which made me start to cry (just a little). I think it freaked Darren out a little, but I
couldn’t help it. I just wanted to hold
her and I had to sit by and watch her cry.
Plus, she really had not cried much before this, so it was the first
time I had heard her really cry out. I
pulled myself together though. Lilly had
gained 1 ounce since being discharged from the hospital (she was now 7 lbs, 14
oz.). I was glad she had at least gained
a little because the doctor did not mention anything about supplementing with
formula, which was a big fear I had.
Ready to go to the doctor
Daddy, don't take my picture!
Lilly would last in a swaddle for about 3 minutes before she would get her arms free
Apparently Lilly was hungry because she latched on to Daddy's nose!
We used the "swaddling blanket for dummies" this night, which has Velcro and instructions to ensure that baby stays swaddled. She looked like a little pea pod!
Darren had to go to work the next day, so I tried to be
super-woman that night and not wake him at all.
I ended up in Darren’s game room on the recliner couch for most of the
night and Lilly slept on my chest.
Probably not what doctor’s would recommend, but it was so comfortable
for both of us and it allowed Darren to have a full night’s sleep, which he
definitely needed.
Day 5 -
Since I was home by myself for the first time, I only have
one picture from this day (it is kind of a blur!) I was running on very little sleep and being
alone with a newborn for the first time was intimidating…I wasn’t really
thinking too much about pictures ;o)
Day 6
We were starting to get into the swing of things today. We even decided we were ready to go out and take a trip to Walmart and Kohls. Later that evening, we decided to take a walk with Lilly to introduce her to the neighbors. It was wonderful getting to introduce her to everyone as they were all so excited for us J One of our neighbors even tried to jump out of the car while it was still moving because she wanted to meet Lilly so badly. It’s nice to know she has so many people who love her!
This is Lilly's formal wear. In case you can't see it, the onesie says "This is my little black dress" and there is a string of pearls painted around the neck.
Lilly's first Walmart experience
Day 7
We were so excited because Grandma was coming today!!! I personally could not wait to have my mom
there for me for a whole week, and I know Darren was definitely excited as well
because he would not have to leave me alone with the baby again. We were of course, also just excited to see
my mom and introduce her to her new granddaughter J We all went to the airport to pick Grandma
up. Luckily, Lilly is very good in the car. I think she likes the motion and also the
music of the radio.
Heading to the airport
Snoozing with Mommy
Cuddling with Grandma for the first (but not the last) time
That night we also gave Lilly her first bath in our house. It was a lot easier than I thought until she decided to start peeing on Darren. We have since learned to keep her diaper on until the last minute ;-)
Cute baby! She looks even cuter when she is swaddle in her blanket.
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