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As many of our friends and family members know Avery Kate blessed us with her presence April 2, 2009 at 8:42 am. She weighed 1 lb 15 oz and was 13 3/4 inches long.
As of last night Mommy was released from the hospital so today begins a whole new journey. We know that Avery is in the best possible place, that she is in wonderful hands and is even doing wonderfully, however that doesn't change the fact that it is hard getting into that car and coming home without her.
Luckily before coming home we had an absolutely wonderful visit with her. Miss Avery was moved into her own little condo (Isalet) complete with her own little blanky monogrammed with her name and birth date. And while the beds were being changed out Daddy got to hold his little angel. She was so calm and peaceful. Perfectly content in Daddy's arms. After she got switched over and situated in her new home Mommy was able to feed her. She has a little feeding tube and at the end they attach the syringe filled with Mommy's milk and you just hold it like you would a bottle being careful she doesn't drink it too fast but that she is drinking it. We waited until she was perfectly situated and calm before leaving. Daddy always has a little pep in his step after he gets to see her. Mommy too, but Mommy is a cry baby and tends to tear up pretty easily.
We were told that we can take in a little CD player or voice recorder- something small and battery powered. They said we could bring her music to listen to or record ourselves reading books to her. So that is something we will be working to do. We can also bring her little toys and more blankets to personalize her area and we will. We will do anything we can for our little girl.
When we got home last night there was silence in the house and this lingering feeling that something is missing. While at the hospital we know that she is just down the hall and even when we are not in there with us she is near. And in the hospital we know that everything we are doing is for her. When you get home it's like now what?
I guess one of the now whats is to begin to process everything that has occurred. Daddy is being very strong. Mommy is a bit of a mess, but is doing OK. Last night a friend sent over a card that played a lullaby and said "Some of the biggest joys in life come in the smallest packages. She will be home soon"....talk about a ball fest. Both Mommy and Daddy couldn't help cry over that one.
Today is a new day though and I guess the beginning of a new routine. Daddy is getting ready for work and waiting for 8:00 so that he can call and get an update on Miss Avery. Mommy is lucky she actually gets to go see Miss Avery this am to take her some more milk. Mommy never thought pumping would be something she would look forward to however it is definitely the highlight of Mommy's day. It is the one thing Mommy can do to help her little girl.
We were told that we can take in a little CD player or voice recorder- something small and battery powered. They said we could bring her music to listen to or record ourselves reading books to her. So that is something we will be working to do. We can also bring her little toys and more blankets to personalize her area and we will. We will do anything we can for our little girl.
When we got home last night there was silence in the house and this lingering feeling that something is missing. While at the hospital we know that she is just down the hall and even when we are not in there with us she is near. And in the hospital we know that everything we are doing is for her. When you get home it's like now what?
I guess one of the now whats is to begin to process everything that has occurred. Daddy is being very strong. Mommy is a bit of a mess, but is doing OK. Last night a friend sent over a card that played a lullaby and said "Some of the biggest joys in life come in the smallest packages. She will be home soon"....talk about a ball fest. Both Mommy and Daddy couldn't help cry over that one.
Today is a new day though and I guess the beginning of a new routine. Daddy is getting ready for work and waiting for 8:00 so that he can call and get an update on Miss Avery. Mommy is lucky she actually gets to go see Miss Avery this am to take her some more milk. Mommy never thought pumping would be something she would look forward to however it is definitely the highlight of Mommy's day. It is the one thing Mommy can do to help her little girl.
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