The long journey home
We FINALLY got to take our little girl home!
Thank-you all for the thoughtful and supportive comments - I can't tell you how much the power of positive thinking and reassurance made a difference (and continue to make a difference) in my mental and emotional state during the past few weeks.
The wee one did end up getting surgery to place a shunt for the hydrocephalus. This amazing little girl endured two major surgeries within the first few weeks of her life, and has come out just as sweet as ever. Her fortitude amazes me.
Now that we finally have her home, a new journey begins (full of lots of follow up appointments with specialists!). We haven't even had her home for a full 24 hours yet, so we are still adjusting, and I doubt I'll have much time to post here in the near future, but I will try to let you all know how we're doing from time to time :)
And to end with, I will leave you with another picture of the wee one, in her daddy's arms (this time with eyes open for extra cuteness!).
6 comments:
Oh, that IS extra cuteness -- she is a BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL little girl. You sure are about to embark on a journey together, a new family! I can (dimly) remember what this was like for us, not quite two years ago. Wow. I look forward to hearing how it all goes.
Congratulations again on such a strong, beautiful, resilient little girl. Welcome to the mother 'hood :-)
What a cute little thing! Glad to hear she's finally home with you, and that the surgeries went well and are over with now. Best of luck adjusting to your new extra cute family member!
WooHoo! I'm glad she is doing well and that she is finally home with you.
She is too much! She is so beautiful! I'm so glad that the wee one is doing so well and that you finally get to bring her home!
Enjoy all the bonding and cuddle time you can get!
Congratulations! I wish your family health and joy in the coming months!
She is absolutely, positively beautiful! And, congratulations on surviving the NICU! Things will go much better now that you have her at home.
Hope the road ahead gets easier and more normal for you.
Oh, congratulations!!! So glad to hear she's doing well and finally at home.
She is sweet =)
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