First Day Home

Yesterday, after two days in the hospital, we were able to bring Lily home. Although it was nice to push a nurse's button every time we had a question or needed help with something and all our meals were ready made, we were happy to come home to something familiar and comfortable.

Our first greeter when we got home was our cat Maverick. She totally ignored the little being in the car seat we brought in and demanded attention. She never knew anyone else was here until she heard Lily's squeaky little cry. Then, her ears were up, her eyes were wide and her expression seemed to say "What the hell is that?"

She immediately ran up to look over the bassinet and see what was making the noise. Yep, there's a new baby in the house! You will not be getting all the attention anymore little kitty! After a bout of crying she seemed to be less interested in this new being, but still remains curious.

The day went pretty well as we all adjusted to this new life. Getting used to feedings, diaper changes and learning her cries. Everything was going great, and though we were both pretty tired, we felt optimistic about the night to follow.

Wow, what a night. We quickly learned that all of us sleeping at the same time was not going to happen. We also learned that Lily did not care that it was night time and seemed to keep us up more with crying and requests than during the day. At times it got rough, she would just cry and cry and cry. But we both talked it out and understood that we just have to rough through it. She is a little baby and she is going to cry and get mad and sometimes there is nothing we can do about it. So we got through the night without losing our heads. I felt even more exhausted with breast-feeding even though she is getting better and better. But every time it was my turn to take a shift, I was scared, and still am, of that endless crying.

But like I said, Brad and I both realize that we are going to have to work together on this and be optimistic and just give Lily all the love that we can. No matter how much sleep we don't get or how aggravating the situation can be.

I know, I might sound too optimistic, this is only day two and we have a long way to go. But it is all worth it! She is so beautiful and so fun to interact with. I am so happy to be a mother and I know Brad is loving being a dad. Please keep us in your prayers that we can continue on this journey with our heads high raising a lovely Lily.