She Can Do It

On Monday morning we were happy to find out that Miss Josephine was moved to an open crib. That means she is regulating her body temperature and doesn't need the help of the warm bed anymore. By mid day, the nurse had removed her feeding tube because she had taken all feeds for over 24 hours by mouth.  When the doctors came through it was decided that she could now breastfeed exclusively!  AND...if she can do all this and still maintain steady weight gain she can go home!  I'm trying not to freak out but her tentative discharge date is Wednesday!!!!  When I went up last night for her 8:00 feeding she was very sleepy and almost didn't wake up to eat.  I'm nervous to call and find out how she did all night.  If she didn't wake to feed, she may have her feeding tube back in and we may be pushing back that discharge date.  As the doctor said, it's all up to her!

Regardless, this peanut is coming home soon.  We, her parents, look a bit like deer in headlights.  Not quite sure where to start preparing.  A month ago I had a well organized checklist of all the things we needed to do.  But a lot of things things seem silly and superficial now.  Her bedroom has become the place we drop all things baby. We just haven't had time to put away and organize all the wonderful, beautiful gifts that have been arriving daily at our house.  I suppose it will just take time.  Little by little, room by room, and eventually the house will be back in working order.  And what does she really need?  A place to sleep, diapers, and food to eat.  We've got that covered.  We'll be alright!  Even better when we can cuddle with our babe in the comfort of our own home!

New big-girl bed!

Trying to copy daddy.

Goodnight sweet angel.