Today is Thanksgiving Day, and even better, it is going home day! We spent the morning being checked and rechecked by our doctors, and waiting to be discharged. We watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade while we waited anxiously. Your nurse came in and helped us set up your car seat, and daddy packed the car. Finally, after lunch, we got the green light! We were officially released!
Unfortunately, I still had a migraine that I couldn't shake, and it progressively worsened throughout the day. We left the hospital as a family of three. You were crying in the backseat, daddy was driving, and I was sick as a dog in the front seat. As soon as we left the hospital, I started vomiting from my migraine. I rode the entire way to the farm with my head on the dashboard, eyes closed, and regularly vomiting.
Daddy drove us straight to the farm so we could celebrate Thanksgiving with our family. My parents, daddy's parents, Aunt Chrissy, and your cousins Ali, Abi, and Danny were all waiting to see you! We pulled in and went into the basement, where it was dark and cold. I was still sick, and sitting upright or being in light made it worse. Once I nursed you, you were swept away by your doting family, and I took a nap. You enjoyed your first thanksgiving in the rock and play, next to daddy, who brought me a plate full of food while I was sleeping. Unfortunately, turkey will not be on the menu any time soon, as it was the last meal I had before leaving the hospital, and I threw it up for hours. Instead, I dined on chicken tenders and sweet potato casserole.
After dinner, your daddy played games with your cousins, while your grandparents played with you, and I continued napping. By 7PM, we decided it was time to head home.
When we arrived, I went straight to the guest bedroom, since I couldn't get into our king sized bed aftrr the c-section. Your daddy laid you next to me, and you met your brothers, Ani and Obi for the first time! They didn't quite know what to think of you, but they knew you were our kitten, and were protective immediately. After I nursed you, it was time for bed. Daddy read you your first bedtime story, "Goodnight, Moon," I sang to you until you were fast asleep, and we put you down in your crib with a sound machine to help soothe you. You weren't a fan of sleeping alone, but after waking a few times, you finally crashed until you got hungry.
I wish so badly that I felt better, and was able to participate more on your first day home. I know I missed so much, and I will always wonder how it would have differed if I didn't have a migraine, and if I could have been more involved. Luckily, we were blessed with a family that stepped in to help while I was down for the count.
I love you, baby girl. Happy first Thabksgiving!
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