As most of you have read on Facebook, Charlie is finally home! I still cannot believe it!
On Thursday of last week we were told Charlie would be discharged over the weekend. We could not believe the news! Chuck and I were overwhelmed with excited and a little fear :) that Charlie was finally coming home. A quick trip to Target prepared us with some of the essentials that we did not have yet - diapers, wipes, more diapers. Just the most important items a new baby needs at home:)
On Friday I had an impromptu transition meeting at work and Chuck wrapped up a few things he needed to prepare for the arrival of Charlie. We also had one last "date night" downtown before becoming 24/7 parents!
It was bittersweet saying goodbye to our favorite nurses and friends we had made over the past 2 1/2 months, but you can imagine our excitement of finally having our little guy home. And we beat his due date by 5 days - GO CHARLIE!!!!
On Monday, before our discharge, my Mom, nieces and sister-in-law came for one last visit!
Charlie's favorite cousins! Don't tell Sidney, but Charlie already can't stand One Direction:)
Just hanging out with Em!
Mom and Lisa with the baby!
I'm sure Charlie won't be spoiled at all with all these girls!
Our last night in room 1064D:(
Linda (below), Christina and Kelly were our primary nurses during our stay. We cannot thank them enough for helping us through this long and sometimes difficult journey. I will miss seeing them everyday, but am excited to keep in touch and update them on Charlie's progress.
I'm sure they will find new Charlie's to help make healthy - but none as cute as ours...and that come with a Chuck and Sarah!!!
Our friend Mary came by to say goodbye.
We will miss Sam, Mary and Meara but cannot wait for their homecoming as well. Meara is a rockstar and closely following Charlie to discharge.
Meara and Charlie cannot wait for their playmates! They also have no choice;)
One last hurrah before becoming full time Mom & Dad. We celebrated with dinner at Mastros...and over serving ourselves. Or maybe that was just me. Oops!
I have glared at the little "Anticipated Discharge Date" magnet since we arrived on 10/28/2012.
Now I am ecstatic to see it finally in use! WE WIN!!!!
Our Last Day!
Daddy posing with Charlie while I should be packing up his room, but I insist on taking pictures of things that i already have 100 pictures of:)
Wave goodbye to your roommates Charlie!
Charlie is overwhelmed with excitement about leaving. Or he has no idea what is going on!
More of Chucky and Charlie:)
One last view from Charlies bed - Goodbye neighbors!!!
I had LOTS of personal belongings to pack up!
One our wall I kept all his weekly ties. I vowed not to go to 4 sheets (which would be over 12 weeks). And we did it! One day shy of 11 weeks. GO CHARLIE GO!
Charlie getting his professional pics taken by Bella Baby.
He was not as excited for his photoshoot as I was!
Our nurse Christina! I think Charlie secretly flirted with Christina while we weren't looking:)
Carseat Baby!
Springing for the expensive carseat came in extra handy when we had a little guy to put in it.
Thanks Aunt Abby and Aunt Colleen!!!
As prepared adults and parents, Chuck and I waited until we left the hospital to have the valet show us how to install the carseat. I'm glad Charlie's parents are responsible.
See ya later Prentice!
I thought it was necessary to take a picture of Charlie in front of the hospital. Instead it looks like we forgot him on the sidewalk.
This is the back of our car AFTER we had already taken one load of belongings home.
Ready for his first car ride to his new house!
It's a good thing Chuck drives like an old lady sometimes...we were in safe hands!
Charlie's favorite radio station;) Oh wait, it's mine!
Bring home Charlie!
One big happy family!
Happy 11 Weeks Charlie!
Why do you hate Sophie so much!
Charlie getting ready for his doctor's appointment.
Charlie doesn't know this yet, but he loves giraffes and cardigans.
My mom came up to take care of me, I mean help take care of Charlie:)
Chuck and I wanted to thank everyone again for their support while we waited to bring home our baby. We are beyond excited to have Charlie home and cannot wait to watch him grow. I will continue to update the blog with Charlie's progression and humor you with my hilariousness!
Stay tuned for more updates and THANK YOU AGAIN!
XOXO,
Chuck, Sarah and Baby Charlie
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