We were really surprised that it happened that day. Nurses had been hinting that it would be soon, but I resisted asking a doctor for a prediction on what day they would be coming home because I didn't want to get my hopes up. We heard on Friday that it would be "very soon", and when we went in on Saturday mid-day to visit them for a feeding the doctor on call decided to release them.
We raced back home (with a stop at the fire station to get their car seats installed) to finish getting ready for them, and thankfully Grandpa Gib was here and able to help us finish up a few things in their room. We have lots of great pics from the past few days, which I'll post as soon as I figure out how to hook up our fancy new camera to my laptop.
I hate to jinx us, but I'll say that we agree the first few days have been easier than we expected. Jake came home on a 3 hour schedule, a pokey eater that also wasn't quite as skilled as Abby so had to be fed carefully because he tended to choke. Within a day or so of being home, that tendency almost disappeared, and today he started eating enough (meaning, staying awake long to eat enough) that we could transition him to a 4 hour schedule, which Abby came home on. She eats like a champ and goes right back to sleep afterward. Both of them seem to be pretty good sleepers. Jake likes the swing, and they both love to sleep on anybody that's willing to hold them.
Our first outing is tomorrow to the pediatrician. We're excited to see what they weigh, a hard habit to break after knowing their weights to the ounce every day for 6 weeks. Jake came home at 7 pounds, Abby at 5 pounds 2 ounces, and we hear babies tend to gain more once they get home so we're hoping that is the case.
We are still getting in to a routine at home but excited to start welcoming visitors soon! If you are a visitor that's willing to bring us food or wash some bottles, all the better. More pictures to come soon, but this should give you an idea of our life at home...covered in babies, Starbucks within reach, looking tired and super happy at the same time. Loving having them home!!
Yay! I can't wait to see you in action. :) Perfecting a no-onion recipe, so just tell me when you're ready for a visit.
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