What were YOU doing?

Published by Jeff | Filed under Max and Wes Milestones

Does everyone remember what they were doing one year ago today?  We sure do.  We were leaving Swedish Hospital with our friends, Joe (who was filming the whole thing) and Jenny, and Max!  A year ago today, we brought the first half of the BoGo home – to our home – after spending 43 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.  Looking back, it’s hard to believe how little our guy was when we brought him home.  Just look at him now, almost 20 lbs. and scootin’ like the wind, all around the house.  

Today marks the day our lives changed forever. 

It wasn’t the day Max and Wes were born, but the day we brought our little Max home, that made it all real.  Having our babies in the NICU for so long, we felt so disconnected.  Every time we started to feel a bond or connection, we had to put them back in their isolettes\cribs and then go home for the day\night.  Having Max in the house, even that first night, brought on a whole new feeling – the feeling of FINALLY being a family.  Even Rex thought so – he didn’t sleep at all that first night, he was up “protecting” his baby brother.  Alas, our family was not complete.  Just as they were born, Max came first, and Wes had to wait - and this time it wasn’t just a measly minute, it was eight days.  Eight loooong days.  Sure, having Max home was great – but leaving Wes there alone – without his “wombmate”\roommate – was sooo much harder than leaving the both of them.

Tonight, we celebrated Max’s coming home-a-versary by going out to Red Robin for dinner.  Both of our little guys were perfect gentlemen, not making (much of) a mess, and keeping the surrounding tables entertained with their smiles, waves, and giggles.  Tonight, we leave you with a snapshot, or two, of what life was like for us a year ago today – and then tonight.  As always, thanks to everyone for their love and support!