Jimmy, Daddy and me, finally at home!!!
So, here we are, back in Ashtabula and with our little baby girl Jenna Ashley. We were able to leave the hospital around 4:30 p.m. and arrived home around 5:45 p.m. Jenna looks right at home in her crib, with her sheets, and just quiet around her. She has immediately taken to nursing, and has not had a bottle since we left the hospital. Janice and I finally were able to give her a much needed bath...poor thing has not really been washed since birth. Needless to say, it is going to be so nice sleeping here tonight and having her in our home. It is so hard to believe six days after birth, and four days after heart surgery, we have her home.
Jimmy was a little timid around her at the beginning, but soon warmed up to being a big brother. He held her hand and "petted" her head as he likes to say. He is already asking when he can play with her... unfortunately for him, her discharge papers state she cannot "roughhouse...or play football..." for at least four weeks.
Jimmy is going to stay one more night at Grandma & Grandpa's house so we can get used to Jenna's patterns and get her settled. Hopefully we will be back to some normalcy next week.
She will see her pediatrician either Monday or Tuesday, and back to the Clinic on Friday to visit the cardiologists. There are many other "gists" we will have to see in the upcoming weeks as more information about her chromosome tests and her level of Turners Syndrome becomes known.
We will continue to post at night as we get more information, but Janice, my family and I cannot thank you enough for all your prayers, messages and all that you have done for us and Jenna Ashley. There is no way to express how much this experience has changed us and made us realize how many great people we have in our lives.
So, from our home in Ashtabula, we finally say goodnight...and here's to another great day on Earth. God Bless all of you for all you have done.
Jimmy was a little timid around her at the beginning, but soon warmed up to being a big brother. He held her hand and "petted" her head as he likes to say. He is already asking when he can play with her... unfortunately for him, her discharge papers state she cannot "roughhouse...or play football..." for at least four weeks.
Jimmy is going to stay one more night at Grandma & Grandpa's house so we can get used to Jenna's patterns and get her settled. Hopefully we will be back to some normalcy next week.
She will see her pediatrician either Monday or Tuesday, and back to the Clinic on Friday to visit the cardiologists. There are many other "gists" we will have to see in the upcoming weeks as more information about her chromosome tests and her level of Turners Syndrome becomes known.
We will continue to post at night as we get more information, but Janice, my family and I cannot thank you enough for all your prayers, messages and all that you have done for us and Jenna Ashley. There is no way to express how much this experience has changed us and made us realize how many great people we have in our lives.
So, from our home in Ashtabula, we finally say goodnight...and here's to another great day on Earth. God Bless all of you for all you have done.
8 comments:
What wonderful news!!! I am so glad that you all are home and I am sure more comfortable! Hope you had a good first night at home with little Jenna!
Love,
Sarah
Thank God!! Good for all of you! You're going to have your hands full in the not to distant future. She's going to be a scorcher!! Get some rest and take care!
Johnny and Loretta
It is soooooo... good to see you guys home safely with Jenna in good health. I am so glad everything worked out well and hope things continue to get better. Have fun at home with your new little bundle of joy!
~Allison
What great news! I am so happy for you and your family. It is amazing how quickly she has recovered, what a little fighter. Enjoy having her home with you guys.
Love,
Jess
Such great news !!! I hope everyone got some much needed rest.I bet Jimmy can't wait until Jenna can play. They will be the best of friends I'm sure. If you need anything please, please just call.
Love,
Betsy
Dear Jim and Janice-
I just read your blog and wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I can't even imagine how physically and emotionally exhausting this past week has been. What wonderful news that sweet Jenna is at home with you.
God bless you all-
Lisa Barrickman
We are so happy to see that everyone is doing great! I'm sure that she'll be practicing her "three point position" in no time! We're all thinking of you and keep you in our prayers.
The Severino/Latkovich clan,
Laura, Patrick, Megan, and Ryan
Fantastic News! Love to you all!
Evonne & Louie
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