October 26, 2016
I'm a mom and I am weeping, weeping, weeping. As I sit here, on my couch in my living room, holding my baby, I am weeping.
Today, on this quiet rainy day, I was allowed to bring my baby home from the hospital. I can't believe it. Louis had open heart surgery 9 days ago. And today, I'm at home with my baby. I'm at home, watching the Detroit Pistons home opener, sharing a beer with Dan, while my baby sleeps sweetly in my arms.
I spent most of my teen years (and twenties) taking care of other people's babies, always dreaming of what my own babies would be like. Never could I have anticipated this little courageous bundle of tenderness and strength.
I am sill trying to absorb all that has happened over the last month. I feel like a different person. Tomorrow we are going to take a family nap, and we are going to do laundry, and if we are REALLY feeling adventurous, there might be ice cream in the afternoon.
I have so much to share still, but right now I am going to tuck my baby in and watch him sleep in his own room.
I'm a mom and my baby is pink and healthy, and home.
Comments (13)
This is just the best.
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Happy tears over here. So many happy tears.
PS I love that the mosaic says "HAPPY".
So happy for you guys!! Continued positive recovery for Louis!! Sue & Roger
You just made my morning!! I have tears in my eyes reading this and hearing the absolute joy in your words. Just rest and enjoy being home with your pink baby. Love to all.
I am almost crying! I am so happy for you and Dan! Enjoy this precious time :-) Hugs and love and continued prayers!
Love it. Just love it. :)
I never imagined you would be home so soon! What a happy day and so many more ahead.
I feel like I have left Dan out...Tell him we are also praying for him. After all he too is new at this dad thing ;)
So happy for you and Louis is Precious. We can see the Joy on your faces. xoxo
Amazing piece of news from you, my friend. What a journey baby Louis has led Pappa Dan and Mumma you on. You and Dan knew, of course, that you had produced a beautiful boy, but you probably were unaware that you had produced a son who would teach you humility, strengthen your Faith, show you how far you hearts could be stretched to hold more love than you thought possible. What a guy baby Louis has shown to be. How lucky you three are. Much love, jude.
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