Emmy's Big Girl Bed

Emmy is now 3 lbs 13 oz (as of Saturday morning) and she moved into a bassinet yesterday, we hope for good this time! When we went in last night she was maintaining her temperature quite well, and was even a little warm because they've been keeping her so wrapped up. We love seeing her wearing clothes and she's only got three leads monitoring her heart rate now, so she's practically wire free!

Emmy's nurse yesterday was, fortunately, a nurse she's had a few times and we like very much. The night nurse had given Tricia a rundown on the weight/bassinet "issue" and I called and talked to her before rounds yesterday, so she asked for some clarification for us when the doctor rounded on Emmy. He said that it wasn't because she'd lost weight, but they'd looked at her growth chart and she'd had a few days of slow gain, so they'd decided they wanted to put her back in until she reached 1700 grams. Great, fine, I just wish someone has explained that to us! Also, turns out at some point Thurs. or Fri. the third doctor in the group took over. I'm sort of disappointed that he or Dr. Bartley didn't let us know. Not that it mattered, but we've not heard from a doctor since Wednesday.

Anyways, regardless of why they put her back in, she's now over 1700 grams and out again and in her "big girl bed" so it's all really a moot point. It sure was frustrating for the last few days, though.

Now we just need to hope and pray that she continues to gain weight steadily the next couple of days and keeps her temps up so they will release her!

It was a big day for us yesterday...Emmy got a big girl bed and Daddy got a big boy car! It's finally time to bid a fond farewell to the '95 Buick LeSabre he's had since college. She's been a good car and certainly the most comfortable car ever (a sofa on wheels, as we say), but Charles is ready for a new car...one that perhaps his Soldiers won't make fun of quite so much. Haha. Seriously, we wanted him to be in something that is more up-to-date safety wise if we're going to be putting a baby in the car. It's something we've been planning to do for a while and he's been researching, however we just weren't super excited about another car payment so soon after paying off the Highlander! But, with Memorial Day earlier this week and it being the end of the month, we got a great deal on a new Camry. He is very excited.

I am a bit frustrated with how exhausted I am still. I know, I know, I can hear so many of your voices in my head...several weeks of inactivity, major surgery, pumping/breastfeeding, stress, and being sick this week all provide excellent reasons why I should be getting tired easily. That doesn't mean I like it! After cleaning and doing some laundry yesterday, I needed a nap. Seriously. But just a few more days and then when she's home I promise I'll take lots of naps with her. I'm sure having her home will bring a whole new level of exhaustion. But you know what? Bring it on! We are ready to have our baby home!

As always, we cherish your prayers, calls, emails, and all your love and support. I have about a million thank you notes that I'm working on still, but there are no words that can ever truly tell you how grateful we are. Thank you!! We love you all.

P.S. Yes, it's after 11 a.m. on Sunday morning and I'm obviously not at church. See above comments on exhaustion.