Pat and the nurses have talked me into taking some time this weekend to relax before the girls come home. At first I couldn't imagine what kind of mother could leave her babies in the NICU, but then I thought what kind of mother could I be if I didn't take care of myself along the way. The nurses also reminded me that I could call as much as I wanted and that the girls are being taken care of by highly qualified care takers. The farthest I could agree to go is about an hour away, and Pat has assured me that if I need to see the girls we can always drive back and forth. What an amazing husband!!! One of the nurses recommended this old hotel so she looked it up for us and gave us the details. Any place with the word SPA in the name sounds great to me.
Are these not funny!! Tara had one for Holt so we will definitely be ordering them for the girls.
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Yes, Yes, Yes, go for a rest while you can. When those little ones get home, it will be a while before you can rest again AND they are certainly in good hands! Have a good time.
I think you definitely should spend some private time together before the girls are home...you both need that--a second honeymoon. Believe me, the girls will be in good hands and how thoughtful of Pat to suggest some place near enough to come home quickly if need be (which I am sure won't be). I don't know if you have decided where or not but recently when one of my girls came, we spent the weekend at The Elms but do you think I can tell you the town. It is, however, very well known so maybe someone will know. The town itself is interesting--lots of different construction (old) The Elms is several stories and in our room, we had a jaccuzzi (sp) as well as the regular shower, etc. On Saturday night we attended a home theater which was fair but on Sunday they had a big brunch at the hotel--delicious. Also a very cozy little Catholic Church for Sunday mass. It is not even quite an hour north going thru St. Joe..a great getaway.
It is so good to hear of the daily improvement being made by both the girls..but not to worry while you are away..God will be watching over them as will all the nurses. I agree you need to take care of your own health as well...and that Pat--he is a real jewel. Fondly, Vonnie
Oh Jana, that is the best gift you two could give yourselves!! The "house arrest" as we call it is for sure the best for our little ones; however, I just didn't realize how important it was to listen to others when they told us to "get out while we still could". We would not trade our time with Jude for anything, but those nurses are dead on with their advice of going and getting a much deserved massage! :)
Corinne
I hope the girls are having a good day and that you are still planning a weekend getaway. I talked to my daughter this morning and she said The Elms is in Excelsior Springs,northeast of here. As you may have guessed I am terrible at directions but it is shown on a map!!! Fondly, Vonnie
I'm so glad the girls are doing well and you got to have a baby shower! I think about all the prayers that have been said on behalf of the girls and how much the Lord has blessed them. You and Pat have really been through so much during the past few months. Your strength, faith, courage and love continue to amaze me! You are my hero.
When our girls were about to come home our NICU doctor said, "Go have dinner. Have time for yourself NOW before the girls come home." It was so hard to do... to actually miss a feeding in order to have dinner by ourselves. But the doctor was soooo right! Take advantage now! Also... take LOTS and LOTS of pictures while you're still in the NICU. Soon you'll start to forget what it was like. I know... hard to believe but it's true!
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