Adeline's first day home has been one of settling in. There is a lot to learn and a lot of holding to be done.
We are figuring out some basic systems very quickly in order to feed and care for Adeline in the middle of the night. How to make up her bottles, how to wash her bottles, where exactly the burp cloths should be located. Each is very important to figure out to reduce the midnight fumbling.
There is no way of measuring how much better life in the Sheets' household is today as compared to the 85 days previous. No more, is the thought of wondering how our baby did the previous night, or rushing to get the hospital so we could be the ones feeding her in the morning. No more, is the unknown of who would be taking care of Adeline that day. Today, we relaxed, sipping coffee on our own couch, while Adeline slept against against mommy's shoulder. The way it is meant to be.
The photo was taken minutes before we left the hospital with Adeline. It will be months before we look that rested again.
There is nothing better we could think of doing this winter...hibernating like bears (without the sleeping part). We could get used to this.
Each day brings new blessings. We can't wait for tomorrow.
1 comment:
Great picture. Wishing you all the best. Stay warm, this snow is just getting started.
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