One day old

Well, we made it this far. I'm proud of our little family, to be honest.

Tonight is Lucy's second night in the NICU. She's spending most of the day with her daddy and I, but at night she seems to require more extra help breathing, so she chills with her NICU buddies for the night and comes to bug mommy for feeds every couple hours.

It's been surprisingly smooth. The nursers and doctors here have been an absolute joy and have helped Jeff, Lucy and I every step of the way. We couldn't ask for a better team. Lucy is a VERY healthy 34 weeker and they figure a couple more days in the hospital and she'll be aokay to go home. She eats like a champion, although mommy is still figuring out breastfeeding. Lucy has a good latch, but mommy is experiencing some discomfort. We're working with a LLL counselor and hoping to have agood nursing relationship by the time we leave hospital.

Mommy has been exhausted and in pain all day, but very very happy, particularly when we get to hang with our little girl. I can't wait to have her home...although I am enjoying my relaxation time here. I'm a little scared of the future, I have to be honest, but I know it'll be okay. We're a family now.