Well, today was the type of day you just wanted to hurry up and end. Knowing that Gwendolyn will be home tomorrow, we just wanted to get Sunday over and done with so that we could pick up our little girl and bring her home once and for all.
I will say that this was probably the easiest "good-bye" I've had to say to Gwen as we left the hospital. It's been difficult for Heather and I juggling the responsibilities of being parents to both Braelyn and Gwendolyn. Still, as we prepared to leave CMH and head back home to Braelyn today, there was solace for me knowing that we'd be able to reunite the girls tomorrow.
The only "news worthy" update today is that Gwen was given the official "okay" to be turned on her back. Even though she can't stay on it for extended periods of time, it was a great sight to see. Within six weeks, her wounds will be completely healed and she'll essentially be able to be held just like her sister.
Braelyn continues to be a very easy going baby. She'll still fuss from time-to-time with nursing but other than that, she's been a breeze. In fact, it's almost a shock when she makes a fuss at all.
It'll be interesting to see how things will change when her sister comes home. I'll really be on the lookout for how they react to one another. I mean, they spent 38 weeks in the womb together but the first two of their life apart. I wonder if they'll immediately know that this was their neighbor as they grew in Heather's womb all that time or if it will be like they are meeting for the first time.
I guess we'll see tomorrow.
I can't wait to compose that blog entry and post the photos!
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C&H,
ReplyDeleteNeedless to say, we can't wait to hear how the 2 girls react to one another. We wish we could be there with you to see firsthand. We are so very happy that you'll finally get a chance to be a family together under one roof. Have fun (actually, this is when the fun begins).
Love,
Mom & Dad C.