I am going to start this being very honest; I have had a super bad week! I have been irritable for no reason, a bit depressed and anxious all of this is happening because I have no idea! Maybe it’s because I can’t see Delilah everyday like I want to maybe it’s hormones maybe it’s the lunar alignment who the crap knows what it is. It’s just been BLAH! That’s the best I can say.
But Rick only had to work a half day today so since Michelle our nurse couldn’t get to the phone when I call this afternoon, I decided I was going to the hospital to see my little, and let Rick and Aria have a day together which was much needed for them. So THANK YOU Michelle! (Honestly thank you).
So once I got there my mood seemed better, I felt like I was running into the NICU and couldn’t stop talking and staring in amazement at how big Delilah looks today. She weighs 1.15lbs today she is 5 weeks and 4 days old today (which means almost 31 weeks gestation) and is 13 3/4inches tall. When Aria was born at 30 weeks she was 1.15lbs and 13 ½ inches long. It’s crazy how much Delilah is taking after Aria already lol, I think they will have to put a “seat belt” on her to keep her wiggly butt in one place.
Here's my "big" little today.
When I left I was feeling pretty good, more relaxed at least I had told our Doctor when Delilah comes home it has to be a Friday or a Saturday since ill be back to work she laughed at me. Once I was in the elevator there was a very nice older lady who was excited she stopped at the baby floor, she asked me if there was a new member of the family and I told her my daughter was in the NICU since May 5th and had a very long stay still. She asked a few questions (nothing to personal) and asked my daughters name once I informed her of it she said she would add her to her prayers, and the sisters where she lived would too. A random stranger was the angel I needed, and who knows maybe she is an angel sent to me to help take some stress away.
Then came the call from work, I had asked if I could come back to work now then take the rest of my maternity time when Delilah came home. I asked this question like 2 weeks ago I figured I didn’t hear anything back so it was a no. Jeannie head of HR at my fantastic job informed me I can come back to work (once the doctor releases me I go on Thursday) now and take the rest of my leave once Delilah comes home! I am so freaking pumped I will get 6 weeks with my newest little and Aria. This also helps with all the appointments I know will have, preemies have quiet a few follow up appointments after they come home.
I still stand by the prayer I posted a few blog’s back we have been very blessed in the last few weeks, and YES I do believe it’s the faith I have and the prayers I say and all of you have been saying for us. Since I believe in this prayer so much I am going to share it again with all of you.
“There’s only so much I can control please place your hands on Delilah and help her to heal her little organs to where they are healthy and strong, please help her to continue to gain weight at a steady pace. Please give me clarity, help, and guidance, and the peace of mind to let the day unfold just like it is meant to. I know positive thing’s are on the way. I surrender!”
When I got home from the hospital I walk in to see Rick and Aria snuggled up on the couch and her dosing off which I wish I could have gotten a picture of but her little butt jumped up before I had a chance to get near the camera.
Delilah is turning into a redish head lol her dark hair is getting lighter like her big sister Aria's is :)
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