Today we said goodbye to the awesome nurses and our room at the hospital. Although we were happy to head home and introduce the pets to Liam, we wished we could keep the conveniences of the hospital (someone else did Liam's laundry, we just called for room service, a maid cleaned the room each day, and nurses came in to check on Annika and Liam all the time and took him at night if Annika wanted to get some rest).
For the first night, I stayed at the hospital on this bed. However, the last couple nights I went home for some real sleep while I still could. Now we need to decide where to set up shop while Annika continues her recovery. I might also need to go buy a cranberry juice machine to replicate the cran-waters on the rocks that Annika loved so much at the hospital!
Before we left the hospital, they removed Liam's LoJack device from his ankle. This prevented anyone from walking out of the hospital with Liam before he was officially discharged.
We got Liam all dressed up in a one-piece that his Aunt Michelle gave him and a hat that Annika's Aunt Laurie made for him. He was quite upset about being in his infant carrier at first and had a good cry. I took the harness off and rocked him in the carrier for a while on the floor until he calmed down, and then I slowly snuck the harness back on. By the time we got to the car, he was fast asleep and stayed that way as we arrived back at the house.
Our lovely neighbors had decorated our front door with balloons, banners and a sign announcing Liam's birth. It was really nice of them.
Once we got inside, and settled in, I went to the store to pick up Annika's pain medication. So far, her pain has been kept under control. Once I got back, we introduced Makoto to Liam. It was hilarious to watch him sniff Liam all over. He was really excited to meet Liam and has been following him around all day as we carry Liam from room to room. I think they're going to get along famously and we're both happy that Makoto reacted this way.
Today we said goodbye to the awesome nurses and our room at the hospital. Although we were happy to head home and introduce the pets to Liam, we wished we could keep the conveniences of the hospital (someone else did Liam's laundry, we just called for room service, a maid cleaned the room each day, and nurses came in to check on Annika and Liam all the time and took him at night if Annika wanted to get some rest).
For the first night, I stayed at the hospital on this bed. However, the last couple nights I went home for some real sleep while I still could. Now we need to decide where to set up shop while Annika continues her recovery. I might also need to go buy a cranberry juice machine to replicate the cran-waters on the rocks that Annika loved so much at the hospital!
Before we left the hospital, they removed Liam's LoJack device from his ankle. This prevented anyone from walking out of the hospital with Liam before he was officially discharged.
We got Liam all dressed up in a one-piece that his Aunt Michelle gave him and a hat that Annika's Aunt Laurie made for him. He was quite upset about being in his infant carrier at first and had a good cry. I took the harness off and rocked him in the carrier for a while on the floor until he calmed down, and then I slowly snuck the harness back on. By the time we got to the car, he was fast asleep and stayed that way as we arrived back at the house.
Our lovely neighbors had decorated our front door with balloons, banners and a sign announcing Liam's birth. It was really nice of them. 
Once we got inside, and settled in, I went to the store to pick up Annika's pain medication. So far, her pain has been kept under control. Once I got back, we introduced Makoto to Liam. It was hilarious to watch him sniff Liam all over. He was really excited to meet Liam and has been following him around all day as we carry Liam from room to room. I think they're going to get along famously and we're both happy that Makoto reacted this way.
Oddly enough, seeing the photo of Liam in the carrier is the first time I've felt that now you two are parents! With a real kid! I don't know why, but probably because it's a sign of real life outside the hospital with Liam in it. :-) I'm glad that Makoto was so interested in Liam - I know he's usually so afraid of new things! He will be a great companion. How did Yuki react?
ReplyDeleteYuki is still keeping his distance. It certainly feels a bit more real now that we don't have a nurse waiting outside the door who will come tell us what to do :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to both of you!! The story about Liam and the car seat reminded me of the day we left the hospital with Connor, the same exact thing happened!!! I was so happy when I heard her was born at 1234 that is to funny!!! He is beautiful and I cant wait to meet him!!!
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