Jacob's Coming Home?

Such good news from the nurse today. . . but let me start at the beginning. I went home today after Jacob's 11:30am feeding. I was so sad to leave him and I cried on my way to the car. After only two days (and nights) it was terrible to leave. I know the doctors and nurses are fantastic, but I'm his mom. And then I thought about how Savannah felt a few days ago. She spent the last 9 months with him, loving him, expecting him, dreaming about him. And how hard it must have been for her to walk through those same doors and go home--but for her with no hope of coming back later to get him. She's his mom too. I just have to say how grateful and privileged I am to receive my babies this way--from another woman, a sister, who is selfless enough to give her baby what she wishes she could give him, and to give me a chance to be a mother again. Some people wonder how we can do an open adoption and have the birth parents be a part of our lives--to welcome them into our family along with this new baby. But it's like tithing. The Lord gives us everything, and asks for 10% back. They have given me everything--they gave me Jacob. The least I can do is give them the chance to know him, to love him, to be part of his life. They make this huge sacrifice, and for me it's not even 10%. Because it is a joy and a blessing to have them in all of our lives. It's like I get 110%. Sorry, back to the details. Since 8am Jacob has been eating full feedings by himself. At 2pm he actually ate 80ML (10 more than required). He has gained an amazing 5 ounces--gone from 8.15 to 9.4--now I guess he hasn't pooped all day, so that number may be a bunch of . . . just kidding. It might be a bit bloated, or inflated. :) I talked to the nurse and she said it sure looks like he should be able to come home on Thursday. No promises, but if his progress continues there's no reason to keep him there. I need to take an infant CPR course (a 10 minute video) and Jacob needs to pass the "CARSEAT CHALLENGE." He has to sit in his car seat for 2 hours without tanking (keeping oxygen up, breathing good, etc.) We will likely do all this tomorrow night, and then Thursday might be D-day. Thank you again for all your comments, love, support, and prayers. I am so relieved that this is coming to an end--really that this is finally beginning for us. I can't wait for Adam to hold him, and for a new family picture. Emily