Welcome home Joshua Marshall!

Today was almost as great as the day we welcomed Joshua into this world...today we welcomed him home. It was a little bittersweet, just because we had become so close with all the nurses, and it felt like we were leaving family. All the doctors and nurses took care of Joshua as if he was their own; words cannot express our gratitude for these amazing caregivers.

Josh and I spent the night with Joshua in the NICU in the "rooming -in" room. Basically its a room with a queen size bed, small TV and fridge, a rocking chair, and a private bathroom. They wheel Joshua's crib in there, and we are on our own for the night. They come in every three hours to bring us his bottle, but other than that it is all up to us now. It was our first real night alone with him. He is a great sleeper which is awesome...as soon as he starts eating more, he will have no problem staying asleep through the night. Fortunately the monitor didn't go off at all, we hope that continues for the time he has it.

Getting ready to go home!

So excited to go home!

We got home around 12:30 this afternoon...the ride home seemed surreal. I was nervous the whole time just staring at the monitor praying that this would not be the time it went off! We made it home safely and welcomed him into his quiet little room. Josh and I have just been enjoying the day watching him sleep and giving him tummy time. We both were up every three hours last night, so tonight we are taking shifts...the extra sleep will be nice for us both. Please keep Joshua in your prayers as he continues to develop and for safe nights with the monitor. Thank you all! Here are some pictures from today....

Joshua is wearing Daddy's outfit that he wore home from the hospital...it was a little (ok reallly!) big so we had to add the pants!

The nurses playing pass the hot potato with Joshua!

One of Joshua's Favorite Nurses!

Playing in the ocean!

All his hats from the hospital are now too small for his head =(

Relaxing in his swing