Sophia's Homecoming

Sophia came home from the hospital on Monday night, January 12, 2009. She spent 51 days in the NICU at CHKD. It was a bittersweet departure. I was glad that she was healthy enough to come home, but at the same time I will miss our primaries - Christy, Nat, and April - and the peace of mind knowing that someone was always there who knew exactly what to do. Sam and I got home at about 10:00 that night. We came home to pink balloons tied to our door with a big sign that said "Welcome Home Sophia." Sam's parents were responsible for that :) It was time to feed her, change her, and hit the sack. She didn't sleep much that first night, which means I didn't either. The second night went a little bit better - in terms of sleep. Last night was a stressful one for me though. Sophia didn't eat very well at 11:30 and she seemed to throw up a lot more than she had been. Since then, she's only had one good feeding. I'm starting to get very nervous and worried. She's not eating very much at a time, she's spitting up more, and she seems to be fussy. I really hope that everything is still ok. She's still having plenty of wet and dirty diapers, but I still can't dismiss the spitting up and the decreased desire to eat a lot. She seems very uncomfortable when she spits up - like it's really burning her throat. If it continues much longer I'll probably call someone and see what they think - if there's anything I can try, symptoms to look for, etc. :(
Sophia had her first appointment with the pediatrician Wednesday. They weighed her and she is up to 6lbs 8oz! She's also 19.25" long. Sophia threw up all down my shirt while we were there. Lol. Oh well, I can't blame her - she had her multi-vits right before we left for the appointment. We go back next Thursday to check in on her weight and probably give her some shots.

Enjoy the pictures! Saying goodbye to our primary, Nat! (on her last day before Sophia went home - 1-11-09)


The day Sophia got to come home - one last visit in the hospital.

Those socks look like legwarmers....ready for some aerobics!

So stinkin' adorable in an outfit that April got her.

Gettin' ready to head home.

All bundled up to go outside for the first time.

Big cousin Tyler's first time seeing Sophia.

Connor's first time holding her.

Grandma with all her grandchildren.

Our first visit to the pediatrician.

Pediatrician's office