4.12.08: HOME!

We brought you home today! We were so surprised that they let you come home today. They had given us the impression it would still be a couple of days, I guess they didn't want to get our hopes up! They took out the NG tube this morning right before your hospital pictures and then we put you in the car seat and brought you home! Grammy and Grandfather brought Ethan up to the hospital so he could be a part of it. We wanted to ride home as a family and bring you home with both boys in the car. This is the first time we have seen you without something taped to your face, it is so great! Putting you in the car seat and in the car was surreal. It felt like this day would never come. I am a little scared, but I know God is watching over us and we will be strong for you! I have never welcomed sleepless nights quite so much. I am so glad to have you next to me. We are working on getting you to nurse more.

Before we left....

At home:

Precious baby, asleep at home. All is right with the world.

You always sleep in this position, it is so funny! Your daddy does the same thing when he relaxes.

Aunt Katie waited so long to see you and she finally got to meet you!

Kinsley meeting you for the first time! She was so excited to hold you.

Ethan Holds "his baby" every chance he gets!

A few weeks later we had a welcome home party so everyone who had been praying for you could meet our precious miracle!

We love you Aiden Joseph Hand and we are so glad to have you home where you belong.