Friday, July 31, 2009

Room-In

Last night I got the opportunity to room-in with my sweet girl at the hospital. They asked me to stay to see how she would do solely nursing through several hours. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance! It was so wonderful to get to sleep with her next to my bed.

I use the term 'sleep' loosely since there was absolutely no sleeping going on. Please keep this in mind when you're reading this post:)

Scotlon had to work but Hailey was so kind and stayed with me so I wasn't alone. She was a huge help and I could not have done it without her. Around 5:30, the machine had been beeping non-stop because the wires were twisted, Alaina wanted no part of nursing or the bottle I was trying to give her, I was running on about 90 minutes of sleep total, and I was so glad for another person in the room with me. Hailey kept me from going completely crazy and I will forever be grateful for her!

This morning after her 9:00 feeding the nurse pulled Alaina's feeding tube out. They want to observe her for 24 hours and if nothing crazy happens, Scotlon and I will room-in again tomorrow evening. Then on Sunday we will get to take our sweet daughter home! We are VERY excited and just a little nervous. Please pray that everything goes smoothly and that the next time I'm writing, it will be with my girl sitting next to me!

Love,
Stephanie

7 comments:

Ames said...

It was SO GOOD to talk to you today. I am so excited for you, and I promise, when everything is settled we will come visit. PLEASE do not feel bad about not being able to visit tomorrow. :) I'm SO EXCITED TO NOT GET TO SEE A BABY! :) Please let us know if we can help you at all... and I'm still working on that glider rocker. I love you girl... more than you know. We're praying for a smooth weekend and great transition. If you need us, please call us.

Love,
Ames (Mom & Dad Christopher, Mark, Mere, Nana Lou and the Durrence's) :)

Christen said...

Hi babe!! I'm very excited about the progress!!!

Oh and earlier, Cort had spaghetti for dinner and had just finished as you put me on hold- I HAD to get her straight to the tub!! Love you!!!

~*~ Allison ~*~ said...

Steph!! That's wonderful! I'm praying that all works out & Sunday is TH day (take home).

Many blessings,
Allison

Sarah said...

!!! That is such great news!!! Praying that everything goes smoothly!

Brittany said...

I can't wait to read a coming home post. :o)

Ansley said...

Oh what great news! I am so glad to hear she is getting closer to going home.

jawd74 said...

WooHoo! We will continue to pray for a wonderful transition. I can't wait until the day we get to meet her. Love you,
Andre'