Tonight is my first night away from Lucia Being discharged was so hard because while I love getting to go home to my boys, it's still heartbreaking to leave the hospital without your baby. I've had mixed emotions all day because I feel like everyone thinks I'm a pro at this, having dealt with a preemie before. But that's just not the case. It's still difficult.
On a positive note. Lucia started receiving my milk today and should be transitioned from ventilator to CPAP tomorrow.
@mcvgal so sorry you're away from your baby. I can't even imagine how hard that is. I'm happy to hear they think she'll be weaned to CPAP today. That's great news!
@mcvgal: I'm so sorry it's your first night away Lucia. You can absolutely feel however you feel, that's totally okay, and try not to let other people's comments or expectations say otherwise. Your update about getting off the ventilator is great news!!
I'm so sorry...I can't imagine how hard that must be to leave her at the hospital. I don't think there is any such thing as being a pro at that...you are allowed to feel whatever you are feeling. Hugs to you and happy to see the update that she's coming off the ventilator.
Ugh so many hugs!! I know you know that she's in the best place for her, getting the best care she can possibly get, but that doesn't make it suck any less.
I've spent the whole day with her and she already has so much personality. When the removed her breathing tube and put her on the CPAP, she was super feisty, just because she wanted to eat. We keep tucking her in to stay warm and snug but she insists on stretching out all the time. I had my hand on top just talking to her and keeping her warm, and she held on to my thumb.
@mcvgal what a wonderful update!!!! I can imagine what that did to a mamas heart to have her hold your thumb!! Thanks for sharing the story and pic!! Glad you got some good time with her
Lucia is growing She is 1 oz away from being back up to her birth weight. I love that every nurse has commented on how much she loves to eat. She starts rooting and crying if they are even 2 minutes late with her feeding.
Re: Lucia's (March 3) arrival and adventures
On a positive note. Lucia started receiving my milk today and should be transitioned from ventilator to CPAP tomorrow.
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
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Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
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11.2011 - DS1
02.2013 - loss at 6 wks
06.2014 - DS2
10.2015 - loss at 12 wks
03.2017 - DD
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1st Baby 5/12/17, Henry
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there
23 y/o;
[05/06/17]
First time mommy
90% of the way there