We Are Home!!!

I have been waiting to type those words for 85 days! We are finally home. It was a very surreal experience walking out the door with Andrew carrying Carson in his carseat. We have seen countless parents walking out with their little ones everyday and praying that we too would be able to walk out and put our baby in our car and drive away. We did just that today. Now the real fun begins!

Just as I had thought, it was hard to leave today. I have gotten so used to driving to the NICU multiple times a day and hanging out with the nurses and staff. I will really miss them all! We could not ask for better people to be taking care of our babies. They are all amazing people.

As soon as I get my pictures on the computer I will post them...off to feed my baby!

Comments

Kris Petrelli said…
WELCOME HOME CARSON!!

I have been checking the blog all day, just waiting to see those words, "We are home!" We are so happy for your family on this special day. We hope you get some sleep tonight!

The Petrellis
Unknown said…
Congratulations! What wonderful news!
Love,
Beth Vaughan
Anonymous said…
Welcome home to Carson!
YEAH!!!!
Love,
Lisa
Kimberly said…
Ah, home sweet home at last!!

Can you believe it yet? If your experience is anything like bringing mine home, it still doesn't feel quite real yet...you have waited so long.

Take your time, love on your boy, and thank the Lord!!!

Welcome home! Kimberly Brown
Coach White said…
Dear Lauren & Andrew:

The best of everything to you... your new family, and new life ahead. May you always be this happy. Stay in touch with the rest of us, as hours and days go by and life and each day gets ahead of you. We are always awaiting for more and more good news (and pictures too.)

Love and blessings to you and your family,
My Love, Aunt Nancy
Erin said…
Dear Andrew, Lauren & Carson,

You have no idea who I am but my parents are a friend of your parents, Andrew. I have been reading your blog from the beginning and my heart has rejoiced & ached as you've been on your journey. Congratulations! I have an almost 9 month old & your family is in our goodnight prayers each night. I just felt compelled to comment for some reason! This is such a glorious day. The Lord is caring for you all the way. Although not perfect in our earthly eyes, your Heavenly Father has made this day perfect in His. Cooper is rejoicing right along with you & his brother! Enjoy that sweet, precious little boy...there really is nothing like a little boy! You are seasoned parents already & have so much to look forward to!

God Bless You!

Love, Erin
Diane said…
Congratulations. We are so excited for you. Please post some homecoming pictures when you get a chance.
Love.
The Ettingers
Betsy said…
Dear Lauren, Andrew and Carson,

Enjoy every day, hour, minute and second you have together!!!

Such great news!!!

Have so much fun being together at HOME :)

Love,
Betsy
Bridget said…
HOORAY!!!!!!
We are so excited!
Welcome Home!
Love Ya!
Bridget
The Cains said…
WELCOME HOME CARSON!!!!!! I've been waiting to hear that you guys made it home okay!!! What a wonderful day-you all deserve this peace and happiness!!!!! We'll continue to pray that Carson eats his bottles and keeps growing!!! Have a wonderful first weekend home with your little one!

Love
Megann Bates Cain
Gary and Summer said…
What AWESOME news! We hope you have a wonderful weekend at home, together at last. Congratulations!
Stephen said…
Congrats! I'm glad to see you can close a chapter on a very emotionally draining time in your life and open a new one at home with your boy. I know another little boy that is looking down on you and sharing these moments too.
Kim Subacz said…
Welcome Home!!! What an Independence Day celebration. Enjoy every moment at home in peace and quiet to relax with your family.

Love,

Kim, Jon and Matthew
Unknown said…
WELCOME HOME, CARSON!!!
You guys have waited so long to have him home, I hope you enjoy every second with him. It must be the best feeling to have him next to you both at all times.
We are so excited he is home, I bet he will love his cute new bedroom ;)
We can't wait to see pictures of him at home.
Love,

Renata, KC, Nina and Cocoa (it is such a wonderful day, our whole family is enjoying the news!)
kellie furin said…
Congratulations!!!
I am so excited for you guys!!
Welcome home Carson!
love,
Kellie (Walter) Furin
Aunt Suzanne said…
Andrew and Lauren, since July 7th was your original due date, we focused on that date as the time we would refer to you as a family instead of a couple. That time has arrived. Welcome home family! Be sure to still take a little time to be a couple away from Carson to restore your perspective on everything and also to rest occassionally.

After the first 6 months, we hope that many of the major parenting tasks will seem like something that both of you have done forever. We are thrilled for you, Phil and Eillen, Carol and Greg and Cameron and Meagan. Put on your dancing shoes and shout for joy!

with love and happiness and prayers for continued success,
Aunt Suzanne and Uncle Lawrence
Unknown said…
Dear Lauren and Andrew,
What wonderful news. Mazel tov!
Love, Aunt Maddy
Hello all!

Welcome home to Carson! We can't wait to see pictures. We love you!

Amy, Scott, and Bennett
Rachel said…
Hooray!

Yay for having him home!

Love,
Rachel, James and Dash
skillethead said…
Great great news. Congratulations.
Jeff
The Bendingers said…
Congratulations, Hess Family! We are so happy for you all. I can't wait to meet Carson!

Love,
Nancy & Doug
I am so excited for you as a family! Give lots of hugs and kisses to that little one! Can't wait to see pictures!

Love,
Kristen
april shafer said…
Congratulations!!! I'm so excited for ya'll!

love, april :)
Stephee said…
Yay Carson! I bet he is so happy to be home!! That is so awesome! I'm sure it feels so good to see him sleeping in his crib!

Love,
Stephanie Ryan Retherford