Homecoming

The girls were finally released from the NICU with a clear bill of health on January 26th; 10 days after their birth. Penelope was released on Friday January 21st, so we had been commuting back and forth for 4 days. We spent Saturday night in the "Nesting Room" with the girls in a crib.

That day was a bit stressful as the girls had to pass their cars seat tests and Abigail had to pass a 10 hour apnea test based on what I am pretty sure was a false monitor reading in the first few days after she was born.

So from beginning to end including Penelope's admission before the birth and the girls' stay in the NICU after Penelope was released, we had someone in the hospital from the 13th thru the 26th. That first night at home was just a bit stressful as well as we had to go it alone with the girls for the first time. We didn't sleep much that night and ultimately decided to move one of their two cribs into our bedroom so we could keep a close eye and ear on them.

Since then each day has allowed us to further develop our routine. One advantage of the NICU stay was that the girls were placed on a solid routine. They are like clockwork; sleeping for 3 hours solid between diaper changes and feedings. We have that part down, but aren't able to accomplish much else on any given day. Luckily, I will be at home thru the month of February and Penelope doesn't have to go back to work until April!

 Sleeping in the Nesting Room

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