Well looks like I will probably be discharged today. It is so weird to think I will be leaving the hospital without Ryder... But I know he is being taken care of and I can guarantee you I will be here a lot. Eric and I went down for his morning care. Eric took his temperature, changed his diaper and held him a bunch for the first time. His entire head fits so easily into Eric's hand. While we were down there he opened his eyes more than I have ever seen him before... He just seemed to stare at Eric for a long time. He slept so peacefully in Eric's arms and they even had to turn down his oxygen levels all of the way as he was so peaceful, and breathing so well that he was getting too much air.
My wonderful mother-in-law is at the store returning the new maternity shirts she had just bought for me last Monday, since I still had another month and a half of pregnancy... She is exchanging them for things I need now that I obviously had not packed for my vacation. In fact until she gets back I can't leave the hospital, unless I want to go home in my gown that is.... It will be so nice to have some real clothes again and start to feel like a normal person.
I will still be so dependent upon others though since I can't drive for 6 weeks after a c-section... And I am not always the best person at letting others help me... I want to do it. So it is a bit humbling to have to rely on others so much. I am just so grateful I have others that can help. Now I just need to help Ryder get strong so we can all go home together.. Now that will be a good day.
yay for peaceful babies who LOVE their daddy!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are surrounded by family. Thank you for the update!
I totally know the weird feeling of getting released without your baby. The day you can all be together will be the best day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. I enjoyed reading it. And I'm so glad you both can hold him!
It is nice to meet you. I hope Ryder can go home soon.
ReplyDeleteLet others take care of you mama! You will need your strength for when Ryder gets to come home!
ReplyDeleteLeaving the baby at the hospital when you leave is very hard but you can do it. Trust me. And before you know it, you will be all home and a whole family.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray for you.
Glad to hear things are going so well. I had a C-section with my son, and trust me, the whole no driving for 6 weeks will fly by!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Emmy, this is the first I've heard of Ryder's birth and yep, he is a great size for his gestational age! I'm so happy that everything is going well for you and him. Your family of five is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePS - thank you for your well wishes, it's all good news for us! I just found out this AM and haven't posted anything yet.
I know it's hard sometimes to let others help but they need to enjoy the blessings and you get to enjoy some rest!
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your family. He looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYes it is so hard to let others do for you...especially that driving part. Just take it easy though. Surgery is surgery. Enjoy every wonderful moment with Ryder, until that fantastic day arrives.
ReplyDeleteHoping he comes home soon!
ReplyDeleteI never listened to the 6 week rule of no driving after a c- section. I always felt fine after just a couple of weeks.
It just warmed my heart to hear how well Ryder did after being with his dad. How sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are getting to "go home" ... and soon you'll all be together.
I am so glad you get to go home although I am sure it is really tough going without your baby. I am so thankful that both of you are healthy and doing so well! I am keeping you and your family in my prayers!!
ReplyDeleteI know you're super busy and super worn out, but tomorrow I'm passing an award on to. It's one that you very much deserve, especially now. So come claim your award when you get a free second!! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish you a speedy recovery for both you and your new baby! I hope that he'll be coming home soon!
ReplyDeleteOMG he's so cute. I love the pictures. I can't imagine how small 4lbs is since my son was about 9lbs when he was born. What a precious gift!! Hopefully you'll be able to take him home soon. Hey enjoy people helping and pampering you while you can. =)
ReplyDeleteHe's a beautiful baby! I'm so glad things are going well. My heart aches for you for the time you will be separated, but sounds like he's doing everything he needs to make it home soon.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Emmy; this too "shall pass"...
Hang in there, Emmy! It will be a wonderful day when you get to take him home.
ReplyDeleteI just caught up on everything. Can I say wow! I can't believe he came early. I love his name. I'm so glad you both are ok.
ReplyDeleteLet everyone who offers help you. Seriously. Let them.
I am sending a few prayers your way.
Congratulations!
Emmy, Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful son! I'm glad that everything is going well for how early his was born. I will be praying for your family!
ReplyDelete~Lynette
I bet you're glad to be getting out of the hospital! Thank Heaven for such wonderful family to help you in this stressful time. I'm sure Ryder will be strong enough to go with you soon!
ReplyDeletebest feeling is taking that last shower before leaving the hospital, getting dressed, wearing pants!!! and feeling like a real live person again.
ReplyDeleteYay for normal clothes! And sometimes we are given these {difficult} humbling experiences because we need to learn to rely on others more. Of course you already know that though. How happy that he is doing so well, and breathing on his own when his Daddy holds him!
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