We arrived at the Danbury Hospital for the last time this morning. All of the extra diapers, feeding supplies, thermometers, etc were all neatly packed in bags by the boys beds. We changed the boys out of the NICU-owned clothes and put on the boys' outfits we'd brought from home. Then we loaded them in the carseats nice and snug and onto the stroller. The doctor briefed us on final discharge details, we signed a few papers, and that was it!
We went down the hall, Beth feeling a little emotional about the significance of leaving the NICU, and got on the elevator. When we got off 10 seconds later, we had the first of what we know will be thousands of conversations that will basically start off like this... "Oh, they're adorable!" "Thanks!" "Are they twins?" "Yes, actually they are." "Awww.. are they identical?" Then we will either answer yes or no depending on our opinion at that particular moment. We laughed, knowing the woman was the honorary first of many well-meaning strangers we'll encounter as the boys grow up.
Of course, the boys missed the whole event - they were sound asleep.
Owen & Eli arrive home for the first time!
Our cats Savannah and Tibby look the future in the eye... we're not sure if they like what they saw. We know they thought the boys were cute, but we assume they also realized that they are in deep trouble.
3 comments:
What a great day! I'm so glad they're ok and ready to be home with you guys! I can't wait to see more posts of them at home. Beth you look great by the way!
This is so exciting! You both look just so happy and I think I see a bit of relief in those faces, too. :)
Looking forward to updates!
Yeah! Congratulations! I love the pic of the Tibby and Savannah. Wow, are they in for a ride! Hope you got some sleep last night...
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