Survived work and being away from girls

I survived my first night back to work. It was pretty nice. They had cake, ice cream and coffee to welcome me back. That was a really nice surprise. I didn't cry when I left the girls much to my surprise and many others. I was definitely sad to leave them, but I think one of the worst and hardest things I had to do during our journey was leave the girls every night in the NICU. Not that they were not in good hands then, but it was hard not having them at home, not having them with family and worrying constantly if they were going to be okay. When I left for work I knew they would be with family and I knew they would be home when I got done. It was nice to see my co workers and they were excited to hear about he girls and see pictures.

Randall had very little sleep on Sunday night and Monday so he gave them a bath then took them to my parent's house. They stayed the night and he picked them up Tuesday evening. I think they enjoyed their visit with their grandparents. The doctor said we can let the girls sleep longer at night, but Caroline decided she was going to party all night ( she does that several nights a week) so my mom got very little sleep, but she survived. I stopped at my parents on Tuesday on my way back to work and they were both wide awake. My mom said she thinks they knew I was coming. Caroline smiled so much, it's so cute. I can tell they are getting stronger, especially in their necks. It's amazing how much they change.

We are looking forward to an upcoming trip to Waco to see Randall's family. It will be the girls first trip out of SA. We took some pictures on my mom's camera the other night at my Aunt Shirley's house. I don't have them yet, but hope to post them sometime this week. Just thought I would let those who were wondering about work know how it went. One more shift tonight then I have 4 nights off. Have a good week.