Coming Home With Harley


Bringing Harley Bell home on April 30 was one of the best and scariest days of our lives. I had been counting down the days until we'd be discharged from the NICU and imagining life at home with her for so long. The hospital was getting old, really old. I couldn't wait to bring my baby home, show her the nursery, to take her for walks, to watch TV with her while she slept on me, and to just be "normal". 
On Tuesday April 30th we waiting anxiously for the doctors and nurses to do their rounds. It had been 5 days since Harley had her last desaturation ( "desat" - oxygen levels are too low and not saturating the tissues enough). In the NICU babies needed to go 5 days without any desaturation episodes before they could be discharged to go home. This was our day! We signed all the discharge papers and took our baby girl home. 
Coming Home with Harley

The first few weeks at home came with a lot of emotions. During our time in the hospital and NICU I never really felt any baby blues. Perhaps this was because we were always surrounded by people, the adrenaline was always high and it really felt like we were doing the bare minimum to care for Harley. Bringing her home was scary. We found ourselves constantly checking that she was breathing and bought the Owlet sock monitor for her to wear at all times to ensure her oxygen levels were okay. In the first month at home she had about 8 "desats" during feedings and the alarm on her Owlet sock would go off blaring. It was scary and tense but we knew she'd outgrow it and she did. 

Being at home felt so quiet and strange! It felt a lot more lonely and I was nervous to leave the house with her for quite a few weeks. I remember sitting at home on May Long Weekend; it was a beautiful sunny day and as I scrolled through Instagram seeing everyone sitting out on patios with cold drinks I thought to myself "wow, this is life now." That was probably my most lonely and blue post-partum moment and I've been so fortunate not to have had any PPD. 
Fast forward five months and here we are now! We feel like ourselves again and the NICU trauma really does feel like a distant memory. Harley has no outstanding issues from her pre-mature birth and is fully healthy, praise God. She is amazing and we can't believe how much love she has brought to our family. She is energetic, bright, always smiling and always happy. She's not the greatest sleeper ... but she's just a baby right? Haha. She's also been almost exclusively breastfed up until this point which is now posing to be a bit of an issue when she needs to take a bottle for a sitter but we are working on it! She's amazing to travel with and so easy going. We've taken her to Portland, California and will be taking her to Mexico this winter. She loves people and anyone can hold her without a fuss. She's our everything.

 

Having a pre-mature baby this year was definitely not anything we could've prepared for. At the end of the day this is what kept us grounded: 
"God knew that Harley Bell was coming on March 15th, 2019 at only 31 weeks. We didn't know it but he always knew!" 
If you've been following along our journey, thank you. If you've sent loving messages, thank you. Miracles do happen. 
XO

 


3937 comments


Your comment was posted successfully. We will publish it in a little while, as our blog is moderated.

  • RobertBeigh

    ]

    толкование рун
    зиг руна
    руны викингов
    оберег руна значение
    руна эйра

    https://bopsneeews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html
    https://tarrdirtwormni.tumblr.com/
    https://hubsternews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html

    перевернутое значение рун
    руны энергетик
    руна гадать
    венгерские руны значение
    египетские руны значение

    <a href=https://tarrdirtwormni.tumblr.com/ >соуло значение руны
    <a href=https://bopsneeews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post_16.html >руна ветра значение
    <a href=https://hophopnews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html >руны картус

    руна алатырь значениеруна солруны трэшруны вейнруна даждьбог значение
    значения руны турисаз
    значение рун тенгри
    зак руны
    руны обереги значение
    феху руна значение

    [url=https://thenewstipa.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html]руны даждьбог значение
    [/url]
    [url=https://bopsneeews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post_16.html]гекарим руны
    [/url]
    [url=https://hophopnews.blogspot.com/2021/05/blog-post.html]значение руны отала
    [/url]

  • CarlosPaype

    Обеспечиваю Заработок производителям, благодаря рекламе в Pinterest https://youtu.be/b_i8uomkv4U от 7000 до 100 000 usd в месяц в Etsy


  • mamaligadoc
    for a Malegra FXT? No problem with us!

    Guaranteed Worldwide Shipping

    Discreet Package

    Low Prices

    24/7/365 Customer Support

    Visit Our online Pharmacy === >>> https://numl.org/Fbc
    -——————————————————————————————————————————-
    [/b]

    yyq2q1a21qccv-xxx2202xx-df4-2w-33we-1

    [quote] [i]
    ALL COUNTRIES! ALL DESTINATIONS!

    STATES,CANADA,UK ,AUSTRALIA[/b]

    Malegra FXT in EUROPE
    Malegra FXT in ITALY
    Malegra FXT in FRANCE
    Malegra FXT in SPAIN
    Malegra FXT in GERMANY
    Malegra FXT in IRELAND
    Malegra FXT in NEW ZEALAND
    Malegra FXT in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia
    Malegra FXT in SOUTH AFRICA
    [/i][/quote]

    ]
    [i]Malegra FXT in UK/GB | without a rx overnight ; online visa no rx [/i]
    Lowest Price Of Malegra FXT in UK/GB online visa no rx ;
    Order Online Cheap Malegra FXT in UK/GB c.o.d. no prescription ;
    [b]Cheapest Price Malegra FXT in USA no script required [/b] ;
    Licensed Pharmacy Malegra FXT in AUSTRALIA overnight delivery no rx ;
    [b]Malegra FXT in UK/GB | without a rx overnight ; online visa no rx [/b]
    links_A[D:\common.txt,1,NP] United States (US)
    order online cheap Malegra FXT with no prescriptions USA
    [b]Malegra FXT in UK/GB | without a rx overnight ; online visa no rx [/b]
    where to buy Malegra FXT no prescription needed
    Malegra FXT free airmail or courier shipping
    need Malegra FXT in USA
    Malegra FXT overnight
    where do i get Malegra FXT with creditcard no prescription
    Malegra FXT cod saturday delivery
    how to buy Malegra FXT nextday shipping USA
    Malegra FXT without dr prescription
    Malegra FXT medication without prescription
    purchase cheap online Malegra FXT airmail USA,,eu
    Malegra FXT overnight delivery USA
    cheap and easy Malegra FXT same day delivery
    Malegra FXT no prescription next day delivery USA
    buy online Malegra FXT online pharmacy
    Malegra FXT shipped cod on saturday delivery
    order safety Malegra FXT legal fda dea approved
    Malegra FXT no prescription quick delivery
    Malegra FXT without a perscription shipped overnight in Australia
    where can i buy generic Malegra FXT online no prescription overnight
    low prices Malegra FXT in United Kingdom (GB)
    cost Malegra FXT in UK/GB
    low prices for generic Malegra FXT online overnight shipping
    licensed pharmacy Malegra FXT without dr prescription USA
    buy free online Malegra FXT tablets without script
    cost for Malegra FXT in Milwaukee
    Malegra FXT privately no rx
    get Malegra FXT in Miami
    get at low cost Malegra FXT online legally
    orders Malegra FXT online pharmacies saturday delivery
    safe order for generic Malegra FXT in United Kingdom (GB)
    where to buy Malegra FXT from u.s. pharmacy no prescription
    how to order Malegra FXT in North Carolina
    how to order Malegra FXT online overnight delivery USA
    order safety Malegra FXT no rx required USA
    discount price Malegra FXT no script needed
    Malegra FXT overnight cheap
    buy online generic Malegra FXT in AUSTRALIA
    buy free online Malegra FXT in USA
    buy online Malegra FXT in UK/GB
    i want with discount Malegra FXT same day delivery
    mail order discounts on Malegra FXT in United Kingdom (GB)
    buy online cheap Malegra FXT in CANADA
    generic Malegra FXT in USA
    where can i buy generic Malegra FXT in CANADA
    cheapest to buy Malegra FXT United States (US)
    cheap and easy Malegra FXT in USA
    order safety Malegra FXT in UK/GB
    need Malegra FXT in USA
    cheap price for generic Malegra FXT in USA
    order online Malegra FXT in AUSTRALIA
    low price online Malegra FXT in USA
    how to order Malegra FXT United States (US)
    Malegra FXT in CANADA for sale online [/url]
    where to buy legitimate Malegra FXT in USA


  • mamaligadoc
    for a Rumalaya gel? No problem with us!

    Guaranteed Worldwide Shipping

    Discreet Package

    Low Prices

    24/7/365 Customer Support

    Visit Our online Pharmacy === >>> https://numl.org/.403851
    -——————————————————————————————————————————-
    [/b]

    yyq2q1a21qccv-xxx2202xx-df4-2w-33we-1

    [quote] [i]
    ALL COUNTRIES! ALL DESTINATIONS!

    STATES,CANADA,UK ,AUSTRALIA[/b]

    Rumalaya gel in EUROPE
    Rumalaya gel in ITALY
    Rumalaya gel in FRANCE
    Rumalaya gel in SPAIN
    Rumalaya gel in GERMANY
    Rumalaya gel in IRELAND
    Rumalaya gel in NEW ZEALAND
    Rumalaya gel in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia
    Rumalaya gel in SOUTH AFRICA
    [/i][/quote]

    ]
    [i]Rumalaya gel in UK/GB | overnight without dr approval ; online visa no rx [/i]
    Fast Shipping Rumalaya gel in USA no rx, fast worldwide shipping ;
    Cheap Online Order Rumalaya gel United States (US) online no prescription ;
    [b]Cheap Online Pharmacy Rumalaya gel in United Kingdom (GB) shipped by cash on delivery [/b] ;
    Best Place To Buy Rumalaya gel in USA with no prescriptions ;
    [b]Rumalaya gel in UK/GB | overnight without dr approval ; online visa no rx [/b]
    links_A[D:\common.txt,1,NP] in UK/GB
    cheap price Rumalaya gel online USA
    [b]Rumalaya gel in UK/GB | overnight without dr approval ; online visa no rx [/b]
    cheap Rumalaya gel no prescription fast delivery
    Rumalaya gel in australia without prescription
    best prices for Rumalaya gel without rx
    Rumalaya gel online overnight delivery
    get approved Rumalaya gel ups cod USA
    Rumalaya gel online overnight without dr approval
    best offer for Rumalaya gel no script next day delivery USA
    Rumalaya gel saturday delivery
    Rumalaya gel cod saturday delivery USA
    where to buy Rumalaya gel quick delivery no prescription
    Rumalaya gel nextday shipping
    cheap and easy Rumalaya gel no prescription fast delivery
    Rumalaya gel online pharmacies saturday delivery
    ordering Rumalaya gel online with visa
    Rumalaya gel delivered overnight USA
    generic Rumalaya gel available united states
    Rumalaya gel without prescription USA
    Rumalaya gel c.o.d. without prescription USA in Montana
    where to buy legitimate Rumalaya gel online pharmacies saturday delivery
    cheap price for generic Rumalaya gel in UK/GB
    pharmacy Rumalaya gel in CANADA
    safe order for generic Rumalaya gel c.o.d. without prescription
    cheapest place Rumalaya gel for over night delivery
    cheap price for generic Rumalaya gel medication without prescription
    order generic Rumalaya gel in Brisbane
    Rumalaya gel overnight cheap
    legitimate pharmacy Rumalaya gel in Chester
    ordering Rumalaya gel united states
    online pharmacy Rumalaya gel no script required express delivery
    buy generic Rumalaya gel United States (US)
    buy cheapest Rumalaya gel generic fedex no prescription
    buy at low price Rumalaya gel in Lubbock
    do you know how i can buy Rumalaya gel non prescription
    where to order Rumalaya gel free airmail or courier shipping
    buy Rumalaya gel cheap cod no rx
    Rumalaya gel no prescription next day delivery USA
    cheap price Rumalaya gel in USA
    tablets Rumalaya gel in Fort Worth
    low prices Rumalaya gel in CANADA
    how to purchase Rumalaya gel overnight no prescription USA
    where to buy Rumalaya gel in AUSTRALIA
    lowest prices for Rumalaya gel in UK/GB
    buy legitimate Rumalaya gel in UK/GB
    how to purchase Rumalaya gel in USA
    where to get Rumalaya gel in USA
    get at low cost Rumalaya gel in UK/GB
    cheap generic Rumalaya gel in United Kingdom (GB)
    buy cheap Rumalaya gel in AUSTRALIA
    buy generic Rumalaya gel in CANADA
    low prices Rumalaya gel United States (US)
    order with low price Rumalaya gel in CANADA
    purchase cheapest generic Rumalaya gel United States (US)
    Rumalaya gel in CANADA internet drugs overnight [/url]
    need Rumalaya gel in CANADA


  • PolNeWsothe

    [url=https://informed.top/category/politics/]

    навальный вернулся в россию
    [/url]


  • OliverBlods

    第一借錢網擁有全台最多的借錢資訊

    https://168cash.com.tw/


Leave a comment


Please note, comments must be approved before they are published