Today was the day I was dreading. I would be going home and leaving Scarlett behind. At least I knew she would be loved and cared for and I wouldn't need to worry.
Jon and I spent the whole morning with Scarlett while we waited for Jon's mom to drop off our other children. Jon worked on her range of motion and was able to get her right foot to almost stretch out.
I loved the little collection of bows that the NICU nurses made and would put in her hair.
Jon's mom arrived around 10am with Hunter, Jaina and Grey. I was so happy to see them! I was grateful I had them in my life and grateful that Scarlett was going to have them to be there for her throughout her life.
I was grateful for Robyn's words of comfort and concern over Scarlett. Scarlett will know in her life that she is loved by her grandparents. Robyn understood how it was to have your baby in the NICU. She had Jon and James in there for 7 weeks and wasn't allowed to hold them until a month after they were born.
My parents came up around noon to see Scarlett. They have such hope for her and love her, too. There is no doubt in my mind that mine and Jon's parents will be a huge influence in her life. And I just know that Scarlett is in for some big time teasing from my dad. It's too bad she was born a girl:) Jaina has the same problem!
We ordered some "delicious" hospital food. Jaina loved that she could eat it on my bed.
It came with Sprite, Hunter's favorite pop.
Grey hanging out with Grandpa. My mom makes sure to call me daily to get updates on Scarlett. I am so grateful for there faith and hope and their words of encouragement.
Dr. Hall had come to discharge me after lunch. My parents took our other kids outside while Jon and I said good-bye to Scarlett. She was under the bili lights when we got there and not wanting to disturb her as she was softly dreaming away, we touched her little hand and quietly said good- bye... at least until that night.
