Megan was officially released from the hospital on the start of her 21st day in there! It was a bittersweet parting I think. On the one hand, it was so comforting to know that her daughter was only a one floor elevator ride away from her anytime she wanted to go see her. But, it was nice for her and especially Drew to have her dress him for bedtime and kiss him goodnight in their own home.
A huge step was taken when Megan got to hold Kayley for over an hour Tuesday afternoon! Drew and I drove to the hospital to take her home around 3:30 and when I walked in the NICU and saw Mommy snuggling with her daughter for the very first time it was a teary moment. Kayley looked sooo comfy and peaceful on her mommy's tummy and Megan looked to be in heaven! Yup, a moment to remember forever. We left around 5:00 just in time for rush hour on the freeway. I have always tried to avoid that since living out here but since Kayley's arrival I have been in it a time or two. But having Drew in the car qualifies us for the HOV lane and that helps tremendously. I am sure the people I pass cannot see Drew in the car and are wondering about the ditzy snowbird with Iowa plates that is too stupid to know there should be two occupants in the car. :-) That's okay cuz I make it home a lot sooner than they do!! Now I know why Megan started taking the metro bus instead of driving downtown to work each day!
It has finally turned hot here. We knew it would come. 114 yesterday and warm again today then cooling off "a little". I get in their pool for some exercise and cooling off so that helps a lot. It is nice in the evenings and we are usually playing in the yard then.
Photos are nurses getting Kayley ready for the big "first holding" session and Megan and Kayley truly together for the first time.
