Ida is home (Feb. 25)
It’s hard to believe that Ida is not even a week old — it feels like so much has happened in her life already. Today we managed to successfully escape Children’s and we’re all reunited at home. Lucas arrived from school shortly after the three of us got in from the hospital, and needless to say we’re all exhausted. Thankfully, we’ve got friends lined up to bring us food for the next few weeks which is going to come in huge.
At some point we’ll do more of an update about all we learned from our 4+ days in the hospital with Ida. For now, the good news is that the tests and examinations from the specialists who saw Ida all came back normal. She still has an issue with slightly low muscle tone, and she’s still working to coordinate her sucking and breathing (but is successfully taking some of her breast milk through a bottle now, with the rest going in through a tube.) Much like her brother’s mysterious early days, no one can explain why Ida has had some challenges. But as we’ve said before, the challenges are minor compared to what Lucas went through, and doctors encouraged us to be very hopeful about how she’ll do in the long run.
Even more than exhausted, we’re feeling shell shocked. We never wanted to use these skills we have: knowing how to be in a hospital with a newborn; knowing how to read the monitors and speak the medical jargon; knowing how to live with the ups and downs of fear and hope and unknown for your baby. People have said how much they appreciate our sharing Ida’s story with the world, so we’re going to keep trying – mostly because it feels good for us. We wish we could tell you what all this means, but for now we’re grateful to be have your support, love, prayers, and visions of a beautiful future for both our amazing kids.
Comments (19)
Beth Bauer
February 27th, 2015 at 7:21 am
I’m so sorry to hear of the difficulties you are all experiencing. I am praying for you all and I know you will be loving, wonderful parents no matter what the outcome. Blessings to you all! Love, Beth
Julie Graves
February 26th, 2015 at 3:40 pm
Home together, all 4 of you! That is beautiful news. What a lucky baby is Ida, to have landed in your loving circle. Now, for some peace after your exertions. Sleep, rest, have some sweet dreams together.
Anne Olivia
February 26th, 2015 at 2:19 pm
I love you all, and congratulations on the new fantastical and magical member of your family. Krista, Burke, you are amazing and strong and good. together invincible. Sending love and hugs and thoughts and well wishes and support and joy and everything that I can imagine your way.
You are in my heart and my thoughts.
Anne
amber
February 26th, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Sending you such love and holding you four in my heart. Our little one (now 16 months) also has low tone and has had some issues associated with it (although different from Ida so far). I’m sorry you had to spend the first few days of her life in the hospital, and that there weren’t clear answers (something I can relate to feeling frustrated or anxious about) but I’m so glad you’re home now and that she seems to be doing well. Can’t wait to meet her and please keep reaching out for support – if there’s anything other than making a meal that I can do, please let me know. XO, A
J.J. Heyward
February 26th, 2015 at 1:05 pm
hi Compas, i’m just catching up on everything now.. was not on facebook for a couple of weeks, so i didn’t realize you all were struggling. i’m holding you close in my heart and thoughts, imagining Ida will grow like a weed and build up those vocal chords fast, and everything else will develop on its natural and authentic course. welcome to the world Ida! much love, heyward
Madeline
February 26th, 2015 at 12:46 pm
Welcome home Ida! Looks like she’s strong and beautiful like her mama. I’m thinking about you guys every day and send lots of love from CA. Abrazos, Madeline
Mary G
February 26th, 2015 at 12:42 pm
Yay!! glad you are all home and Ida is stable. So much love and hugs to you all!
Susie
February 26th, 2015 at 12:26 pm
so glad you are all home together with Ida cute! you all continue to be in my head and heart. can’t wait for more updates. xoxoxoxoxoxoox
Liz
February 26th, 2015 at 12:06 pm
Fantastic news! Fierce mama and power-baby back where they belong! xoxo
Jeannie
February 26th, 2015 at 11:52 am
So happy that you are all home. Rest and enjoy you beautiful baby. Sending lots of love your way!
cara
February 26th, 2015 at 11:42 am
I’m so happy to hear the good news! I’ve been thinking about you all, and I’m just so glad to hear everyone is home together, safe and sound. Sending lots of love.
Chris Lione
February 26th, 2015 at 10:16 am
Such good news — welcome home Ida! Love to you all.
Laura Embree-Lowry
February 26th, 2015 at 7:01 am
Yay!! So happy you are all together again. She looks so peaceful on mama’s chest. I showed Simón the first picture of Ida in this post and he smiled and said “que chu[la].” I can’t wait to meet her. We are wishing y’all lots of love and strength right now.
Florence Z
February 26th, 2015 at 6:00 am
Wonderful news. Welcome back home Ida. No matter what, we are gonna keep you in our prayers and hearts. I love you all. No question, Krista and Burke, you are great parents. Thanks a lot for the updates. And thanks to the volunteers.
Tio Sha
February 26th, 2015 at 5:50 am
Hooraaaayyyy!!! So glad you all are home together! So much love ~ Tio Sha
sammie and dan moshenberg
February 26th, 2015 at 5:44 am
So happy to hear this! She’s lovely btw! Keeping Ida and all of you in our
hearts and prayers. Sammie
Jocleyn
February 26th, 2015 at 5:16 am
hooray hooray hooray! Welcome home, Ida. I wish you all sleep. The
answers will come. Sending love and hugs for everyone.
Allison
February 26th, 2015 at 5:16 am
So glad to hear that Ida is home! Thinking of you all often. XO
tom
February 26th, 2015 at 5:07 am
in the history of the word home, “Ida is home” must be the most beautiful
use. i’m very happy that you are all together and look forward to more
stories (perhaps less adventurous) and pictures. love, tom
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