Our First Day Home

We have had a wonderful first day together. When Anna sleeps, Jessica sleeps. I do not think that I actually realized how physically and emotionally exhausting the last couple of weeks have been. Anna is taking very small feedings about ½ to 1 oz at a time, every 3 to 4 hours. Sometimes she will take a little more but she has to be really awake. She has her fussy moments, but for the most part she seems so much more relaxed than when she was in the hospital.

Big Sister Lissie was very excited to have her new sister at home, Big Sister Jill would like to bully her around. Even though Jill has only been a middle child for 2 weeks she has the part down quite well.

Anna will make her first outing on Friday. We have to return to Lima to visit the Pediatrician just to make sure things are going well. This is just the first of many appointments to come. Because of everything this little child has been through, we are now faced with many follow-up tests to assure that she is developing normal. Wherever they tell us to be, we will be there. As of right now she is showing no signs of developmental issues but she will be closely monitored as she continues to grow.

Jessica