We're home!

loree · November 2008

and we're exhausted! We swear they gave us another set of twins when we left. The girls were sooo cranky last night and we did not get more than an hour or two of sleep. We know and expect to get up to feed them every 3 hours but did not expect to have them cry all night! Out of the 5 hours per day I spent at the NICU every day, I never heard them cry like that.

Regardless, we are so happy! I think we will all adjust after a week or so, right?! The in home nurse will be stopping in today, so I plan to ask her alot of questions.

I still can't believe any of this is real. After so long of trying so desperately to have a baby, I never ever thought this would be a reality for us.

JBSugar · November 2008

I'm sorry you had such a rough night but I'm so glad everyone is home!

LucyPevensie · November 2008

Sounds like they've decided to break you in quickly! So glad they're home, that is wonderful Loree!! Enjoy this new journey! Smile

And eventually, everyone will sleep again (someday...)

bmf8140 · November 2008

YAY for everyone being home. Sorry it was a restless night!

hannah&ben · November 2008

Yay for coming home!!!

Some unsolicited advice: White noise!! My DS was in cardiac ICU for a few months after his birth (and was always a great sleeper there) but once we came home we had several nights of crying all night Crying Our ped was the one who suggested that maybe our house was too quiet... sure enough we got a little white noise machine and he started sleeping a lot better... I guess they get used to all the beeps and monitors buzzing...

Good luck!! And YAY again for being home!!! Your babies are precious!!!

Hannah

EverAfterinMi · November 2008

Yeah Loree!!!!!

Mine did the same thing on their first nights home from the NICU. Nightmare!

I think they got so used to the little dings and dongs from the machines in the NICU, that it was to quiet here at home. And mine were only there for like a week. So I am sure yours are doing the same adjustments. Might even be an idea to have some kind of white noise for your babes for awhile or a couple nights till they adjust to their new surroundings.

Good luck and hang in there. I haven't slept in two nights now either! LOL.

trr8203 · November 2008

The first night is the worst. It will get better.

I'm so glad your girls are home! Enjoy them!

LisaMarisa · November 2008

Aww congratulations! We all expect the beginning to be hard but I'm sure we never really know how it will be. You guys will all adjust soon!

EmilyAnne · November 2008

I'm so glad both girls are home with you finally!

dundasgirl · November 2008

Oh that's so great that you are all home together! Congratulations and I hope tonight goes a little more smoothly!

jamalynn · November 2008

Yeah! So glad everyone is home. Hopefully, your nights will get better soon.

LovingLife_06 · November 2008

I'm so glad the girls are home!!! YAY!!!

dragonflyinn · November 2008

Congratulations. The sleep will get better. I have yet to get a full or near full or good nights sleep, BUT it is SO much better than those first few weeks home.

The good thing is, while I am tired, it is SO worth it!!

Hang in there.

Mrs.Meg&Jay · November 2008

I'm glad to hear you are all home!!! It will take some time to adjust, but its all worth it Big Smile

Courted · November 2008

I am so happy that you all are home! That is wonderful news. I am sorry you had a rough night, but I guess they will get better.

wvagirl · November 2008

i'm so glad you're all home together! yay! it will get easier. i promise. hang in there mama!

pamela-matt · November 2008

I am sorry you had a rough night but I am thrilled for you that your family is all in one place now...where they should be...at home

avann · November 2008

Congrats, that is great. Good luck with adjusting to have 2 newborns at the house. I'm sure it isn't easy, hang in there and take care of yourself.

gambler2100 · November 2008

Sorry about the sleepless night but congrats - sounds wonderful if not tiring

somethingchangd · November 2008

Congratulations! That is so exciting! I hope your little girls settle in soon and give you some rest. Hang in there, momma!

Mrs.BKP · November 2008

So exciting! Congratulations on being home.

futureMrs.Eanes · November 2008

Congratulations on having your girls home! I know you must be exhausted, but I'm sure that after a few weeks, you will be an old pro! For now, just try to enjoy every second you have with them. They are truly beautiful miracles!

kittylove · November 2008

Sounds like a really rough night but completly worth it too. I am sure the change in atmosphere and routine didn't help the girls making them fussy. I bet they get better in a week or so and like you said you will adjust too. Congrats on having both girls home!

kirs10nBryce · November 2008

Congratulations! I think they have their days and nights mixed up still; it might take a couple of weeks for them to figure out that they should be awake during the day and asleep at night. When you were PG, do you remember them being more active in the evening? My doctor told me this often happens because your movements during the day lull them to sleep and once you quiet down for the evening, they wake up and think it's play time and that this pattern carries over for awhile once they're born. Hang in there!