I was at the hospital yesterday when the nurse informed me that I would be able to take Katie home today. I was so excited, I came straight home and bleached and washed everything. Thank goodness my mom was here to help. We worked until bedtime last night then worked some more this morning. After we watched the CPR video and Kate passed her carseat test, we were on our way home with our baby girl.
We ooohed and aaahed and gushed over her cuteness. Then Mark and I fell straight to sleep with the baby between us. Once she woke up to eat. Spencer woke up and held her. The girls came home and held her. That's when I started feeling overwhelmed, happy, and scared all at the same time. I can't believe I have 4 kids and I have no idea how to take care of them all. It was hard trying to manage my time spent in the NICU and my time spent with my other children but at least the nurses were there to take care of Kate when I had to leave. I don't have any nurses now though.
So, what do I do? I will tell you what I do. Take it one day at a time and try to enjoy every minute of my children's innocence and youth. It will be over too fast.
Avery is so cute and thoughtful. She made this sign for our front door.
3 comments:
I am so happy she is home. What a wonderful day. I get overwhelmed all the time too. You are welcome to bring your kiddos over for a playdate whenver you need a break! :)You are a great mom! Take care!
Wow! I am just reading your blog- haven't been on blogs lately, didn't even know you had the baby. So glad Katie is doing better and that you are both home together!! She's beautiful and you are a great mom, I know you'll do fine!
Congratulations on your adorable Kate! We are so happy to hear she is doing so well and that the kids love her! I hope things start to slow down so you can breath a little!
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