Nighttime

Nighttime is party time! At least last night and potentially tonight for Miss L.

She is hanging out with mommy so we thought we would add some pics!

Mommy put a bow on me and I didn't even know it

My NICU boo Sir A.

Mommy and Me

Cry it Out

I have a terrible time not running to my Miss L when she cries out. But I have to eat, use the bathroom, and rest. So when I lay Miss L down for a nap, of course she falls beautifully asleep in my arms, she lasts only 10 minutes before the small, helpless cries float through the apartment. I think for the most part L is still asleep when she cries but it is hard to know and I don't want her to be sad. Thankfully this morning, L did stay asleep and is still sleeping (almost an hour in the bassinet now). I will gladly take what I can get I suppose. I am thankful it is Friday because daddy will be home and can take some shifts so mommy can sleep more than 2 hours at a time. Hhmm, that will be nice.

On another note, my little L is now 2 months old. It is amazing how these two months have held so many changes. Miss L alone is changing daily. Her growth, strength, facial expressions are never ending. I do not get tired just watching her take in the world, her mommy and daddy, and all that is around her. L has more alert times where she just wants to look around. Last night she and I had a fun time dancing to music. Daddy thought we were pretty silly and even pulled out the video camera. Miss L was wide awake and though she did not crack a smile, I think she enjoyed it deep down :)

I love my Miss L and have thoroughly enjoyed having her home. She is an amazing little lady and holds quite tightly to my heart. Love ya L!

Home Sweet Home

Snuggling with my daddy

Snuggling with my mommy

You guessed it, snugglin' with grammie

Auntie L is a pro & a good snuggler too

Not to sure about the bouncy chair

Just a couple pics since I've come home!

Love, Miss L

Sweet Homecoming

The day we have been waiting for has arrived! Our sweet baby girl was released from the NICU yesterday afternoon and mommy and daddy took her home. I cried while saying good bye to the NICU staff because they have been amazing. The care, love and support they gave our little L was perfect. The care, love and support they gave mommy and daddy was amazing. Big A and I had total confidence in our daughter's nurses every time we left. It will be weird not seeing them on a day to day basis. On our way home

Mommy and Daddy lovin' on their little miracle at home

Thank you NICU Staff for all you did for our babe L and for all you did for us. We praise God for your support and love. And we can't wait to bring little L back so you can see her progress!

Now that we are home we are trailblazing a new routine. We've survived our first 24hrs, with little sleep, but that is ok :) Mommy was constantly checking on little L to make sure she was breathing and doing ok. Our girl is a noisy sleeper too, so every little peep I would want to check on her. I know that Miss L is adjusting too. No more monitor beepers or doors constantly opening and closing. No more nurses coming and going with new babes. No more assessments and tummy checks or blood pressure checks. Our home is much more low key and quiet compared to the NICU. So our little family is working together on these adjustments and trying to make it as smooth as possible. I have complete confidence we'll adjust and it will be good!

My new bed

Finally, happy 4th of July! I am so thankful for the freedom I have. Thank you to the men and women who serve our country so I can be free. I appreciate it a greatly. Uncle N, thank you for following God's lead in your life to be a military man. You are amazing and I am so proud to call you my brother, my friend. I love you! And Lindsay, you make an amazing military wife. I know you will have good times and difficult times, but know that we are standing next to you to support and love you! Thanks for being there for my bro! We love you both!

Daddys are Fun

This past week Miss L was held by her daddy, my daddy and my mom's daddy (my grandpa). These men are so special to me. They are godly men who live for the Lord. They are men I love dearly and would be a different person had they not been a part of my life. These men love their wives dearly and are amazing daddys. I am so blessed to have these men in my daughter's life. She is one lucky little lady! Daddy keeping Lucy safe during her blood transfusion

Miss L is on her way to being gavage tube free! We are trying for 24hr. feeding frenzy with the bottle. So far we have made it through 5 feedings and Miss L has rocked the bottle! I am so proud of her accomplishments and she is basically amazing. I am blessed to be her mother and I love cheering her on while letting her know it's ok if she doesn't make it during this 24hr set. I can't wait to get my baby girl home, how sweet the day will be! (it does make me a bit nervous though too :) )