Friday, September 30, 2005

We made it through our first night! It wasn't without its issues but nothing major at all. When we got home around 6 we put him in his crib in the nursery to create the most "NICU-like" experience to ease his transition. He did great and fell right to sleep. Martin and I took turns sitting in there staring at his every breath and move until around 11 we decided to move him into the cosleeper in our bedroom. After seeing him in the cosleeper we decided it didn't look very safe because it was too small for his active little body. So then we tried to move the crib into our bedroom but it was too wide and at almost midnight we weren't in the shape to take it apart and put it back together. So finally we just took the mattress off of our guest bed and plopped it beside his crib and slept there. At least Martin and Edison slept, not me!

Today he's been great. I keep getting paranoid that he's breathing too fast, too loud, to labored, but I think part of the problem is it's SO quiet here compared to the NICU so you hear every little sigh whereas there you don't. So we're all adjusting. He's taken a few nice naps and is currently sleeping in his bouncy chair. A nurse is coming by this afternoon to assess him. So far so good!

3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sounds like a good night for Edison!I had to chuckle as I see you guys moving from room to room! I don't blame you one bit.. I think I slept in Laney's room several nights... I bet it is very quiet and peaceful being at home, but it also can get very lonely ..so keep up your support! I know you guys and Edison are going to have lots of fun! Have a GREAT weekend... Bethany

11:56 AM  
Blogger Adam and Elizabeth said...

Jen,
Now you are sounding like a typical mother. I love it!! Congrats on your arrival home.

11:02 AM  
Blogger Sue said...

I am having a little chuckle as I sit here imagining you guys pondering over whether or not you should take the crib apart to fit it into your room! (Don't worry I would have done the same thing!!) But I'm glad you got it worked out.

Much love and continued bliss!!
Sue

11:37 AM  

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