On November 7, 2006, after a long 3 1/2 weeks my kids were finally released from the hospital. This might sound weird, but I had vey mixed emotions about this...okay I was terrified. They had been on all these machines that would beep anytime anything was too low and they were surounded by nurses and doctors and I was nervous then so you can imagine how I felt about taking them home.
We had to go through quite the process to be able to take them home. The last two nights I had to sleep at the hospital to prove that they could get all their food from me or a bottle and didn't need the feeding tube anymore. Ryan and I had to watch all these movies about infant CPR and shaken baby syndrome. Brady and Easton had to sit in their car seats for 2 hours and be tested to make sure they could breath adequately there. Oh yes, and we had a special way we had to feed them their bottles which made me a stress case everytime they ate. I was glad when this was all over because it all just added to my nerves.
Ryan, my mom and Abbey came and met me in the morning to get everything situated. It was so strange when we finally got them unhooked from all their monitors and they were no longer connected to anything.
The time came to get them in their car seats and the straps were way to big on one of them. It took the 4 of us and 4 nurses to finally figure out the stupid car seat. It was actually kind of funny! We finally got them in their car seats, which seemed huge for how tiny they were, and we were on our way. I think Ryan was a little nervous to drive with them in the car but we made it home safely.
We immediately put them in the pack-n-play next to each other where they spent the rest of the day. It was so fun to have them home! That night we put them in the pack-n-play at the end of our bed. I kept getting up to check on them and make sure they were breathing. Finally I just moved the pack-n-play next to my bed so I could just open my eyes and see them. I slept much better that way.
Everything went great! We had no problems once we were home. I am so lucky that they were so healthy considering everything they went through. I have to say that finally taking my kids home and actually getting to be a mom was one of the best feelings ever! I just love these kids!
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I love reading your flashbacks, so don't apologize for them.
Being a mother is the most crazy, fun, guilt ridden thing I have ever done. But I would never, ever have it any other way.
Who wouldn't love those kids of yours? They are the most adorable children!
Sarah, I love remembering that time. I remember coming to see them at home and they were so cute lying together in the port a crib. I too am amazed at how healthy they are and how well they have developed. Adam's grandma told me you can always tell a happy mom by how happy her kids are and your kids are off the charts. They have the most contagious smiles, I love them so much. You and Ryan done good. They are lucky to have you as parents.
Oh I can't believe how tiny they were.
Keep the flashbacks coming! I love hearing the stories, makes not being there a little easier. You are such an incredible mother and I'm so grateful that Ryan got smart enough to bring you into our family. The boys are amazing and I thank Heavenly Father every day for all of our wonderful "McGiven" babies. We don't have a bad apple in the bunch. Our family has been truly blessed.
It's crazy seeing them that little...I remember that. I'm so glad they've been so healthy and had no problems.I f a helmet is the worst that had to happen, I say there weren't any problems. What great boys :)
Ohhhh! They are soooo tiny in their carseats! I bet you were totally freaked out bringing them home! I love reading your blog and all your flashbacks! I can't even imagine...
Oh my gosh so precious! They were so little isn't hard to believe they were ever that little!! I bet that was scary taking them home but now you are a pro...
They are so tiny in those pics. It was good to see you for a quick chat:) Get started on the food storage!
I forgot how tiny they were! I remember it felt like I was just holding a blanket with no baby inside. What a blessing that they have been so healthy too!
I still can't believe how small they were!!! They are such studs now!! ;)
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