Joy!

April 14 (day 6)

We are going home today!! We took pictures. Cameron got circumcised and I have plenty of milk to take home from the NICU.

The lesson here is that in every situation determination is key. I was determined to NOT give up on my hope to breast fees my son.

Staying calm and keeping the faith was key in winning the battle ..I'm so glad I didn't give up and get frustrated.

As we end our 6th day in the neonatal ICU we are thrilled to be bringing our son home today.

For other moms going through this and more, please lean on the hospital staff for support! They have awesome lactation nurses that called and visited me daily. I was able to use a pump they loaned during my stay in the hospital and upon leaving I rented a pump until I can get my own.

I felt supported in my desire to breast feed my son and that Helped me not give up! They provided every thing from bottles to labels and as mentioned a great breast pump.

Thanks for following me for the first week of my journey...more to come but for now ...

On my way home to enjoy my son!