We are home. Finally, our entire family under one roof for the first time in nearly 6 weeks. Getting back to this everyday life is simply wonderful. I can't believe this is our life and we feel so incredibly fortunate to be here.
First outfit. Gwyn outgrew her one and only preemie outfit by the time we got home. We are officially in newborn clothes.
First car seat ride. On Tuesday afternoon, we were happily surprised when one of the neonatologists called from the hospital and announced he was ready to discharge Gwyn if we were ready to take her home. This was 2 days ahead of the tentative "schedule"...I was at the hospital 15 minutes later. We were ready.
First visit to the pediatrician. On Thursday, we had a weight check with Dr. Gus. I was nervous...silly me. This little piggy gained 5 ounces in 2 short days. The average weight gain for an infant is anywhere from 0.5-1 ounce per day. We know we have some catching up to do in the size department but Gwyn is clearly up for the challenge.
First stroller ride. Dr. Gus recommended stroller rides once or twice each day to help Gwyn distinguish her days and nights. This little lady loves to sleep all day and play all night long. Even though the sun was out and shinning during our walk, this did not deter Miss Gwyn from her mid day snooze.
Happy Easter Everyone!
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What a doll!
Good luck getting her on a good schedule. What always helped me was at night feedings I kept all lights off or super dim so they knew it wasn't playtime-- they eventually get it!
Yea for baby coming home!!! And holy cow, miss piggie. That's awesome. I echo what Andrea said. Don't turn lights on at night and soon enough things will straighten out. Luckily there is only 1 kid to tend to right now. You can sleep during the day when she's been up all night. It gets really tricky when you have a 2 year old and a newborn up all night. Naps just don't happen for you then. Makes you want to poke your eyes out or something. ;-)
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