Today marked Evan's first Welcome Home Day! Six days after Ryan came home, our family was finally complete; we picked up our babiest boy and brought him home where he belonged. Evan spent 95 days in the
NICU. His discharge was less climatic than Ryan's. After the whole back-and-forth about Ryan's discharge, Daddy P and I were like, call us the day we can bring our boy home and we'll come get him. It was tough with one baby at home and one still in the hospital, but we made it work. Daddy P worked late almost every night during that time and I stayed home with Ryan. After Parker got off work I would drive to Yale. This was usually late at night, but I didn't care. We made sure that Evan had one of his parents there with him EVERY single day. Discharge day is really a blur. My grandmother was on her way into town and her flight was delayed. We had to make it from New Haven to Queens to pick her up, and we had two little, and I do mean little, babies in tow! It was crazy! I didn't take that many pictures of Evan on discharge day, but I did manage to snap this one:
This is Evan and Doreen, one of his primary nurses. I loved Doreen
sooooo much! I loved the care she gave my Evan. This was Evan's absolute last day in the
NICU! I still have the pants that he's wearing in this picture. T-I-N-Y!
And look at our guy on the night of his one-year-home anniversary! We celebrated at the Olive Garden. He had a blast walking all over and charming everyone he met. I love that he's holding up one finger in this picture! He knows it's his first anniversary! :)
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He ate his dinner really well tonight. He even managed to eat a little broccoli! We got him ice cream for dessert, but Ryan was more in to it than he was:)
When we got home he had a chance to play with his "Congratulations" balloon. I thought it was sweet that he wanted to share his
balloon with Ryan
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Here's to you, our sweet boy! We love loving you! You are the strongest most determined person I know. I love that you NEVER give up. You truly inspire your mama!
This is Evan and Doreen, one of his primary nurses. I loved Doreen sooooo much! I loved the care she gave my Evan. This was Evan's absolute last day in the NICU! I still have the pants that he's wearing in this picture. T-I-N-Y!
And look at our guy on the night of his one-year-home anniversary! We celebrated at the Olive Garden. He had a blast walking all over and charming everyone he met. I love that he's holding up one finger in this picture! He knows it's his first anniversary! :).JPG)
He ate his dinner really well tonight. He even managed to eat a little broccoli! We got him ice cream for dessert, but Ryan was more in to it than he was:)
When we got home he had a chance to play with his "Congratulations" balloon. I thought it was sweet that he wanted to share his balloon with Ryan.JPG)
Here's to you, our sweet boy! We love loving you! You are the strongest most determined person I know. I love that you NEVER give up. You truly inspire your mama!
Cousin Betty Says:
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