Heading Home!

It is already time to go home! Yay! I was told I could have early discharge because I had an "easy labor" and baby Gemma looks great. What that means is I could leave 24 hours after her birth. I instantly agreed to leaving. I missed Ellery more than anything, but also unlike when we had Ellery I was ready to dive in and do this "mom of 2" thing. The hospital also had 2 other moms in the Labor and Delivery area so I just thought why stay, be another person the nurses have to worry about and I knew I would sleep better at home without other babies crying and doors constantly opening/closing.

My experience at Westfields Hospital was yet another AMAZING one. They are incredible there. the nurses are always going above and beyond, Dr. Brandes is truly the best dr out there, and I love how it isn't overly big and filled with people. 

Gemma had a little "newborn photo shoot" before we left. I can't wait to see those pictures. Also before we left Gemma had to have her heart screening and last blood test. During these tests Chad and I got a "Congratulations Lunch" from the hospital. It was delicious and sweet. The nurses set up the OB lounge with our dinner, dimmed the lights, and turned on some music in the background. Chad had steak with onions and rice. I had a baked breaded cod with a side salad. We both also got glasses of sparkling apple juice. It was a perfect way to end our stay and prepare to head home. 

We got her set up in her car seat, which made her look even smaller, and headed home to our new lives as the Weiland family of 4!