6 Days Old

MAY 23, 2013 

Just got back from doing my daily visit up to the hospital. He's 6 Days old today- I'm doing a party dance in my head...he's getting so big. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I take it day by day.  Brady is doing great, they did have to change his ventilator for his lungs, just to help out his little lungs a bit better.  On the old one they were giving him a bit of oxygen aid and his carbon dioxide levels were too high. But on this new one he is a happy camper, though it does vibrate him quite a bit.... like he's riding in an old Model T car.  I was late so I didn't get to change his diaper. But I did get to hold the feeding tube while gravity did all the work and fed my little boy.  It's so cool, being able to help and do the small little things with his care, even though I'd love to be doing so much more for him.

I have started humming to him, little songs and things, and he seems to be liking that, and here soon I'll start taking up stories to read to him as well.  His favorite song seems to be "I am a Child of God", he settles right down for that one.  I think it's a soothing little tune as well. Though half my primary songs start as one song and end as another- I kinda invent a middle so they match. Guess I'm a tad rusty without someone playing the piano to keep me on track.

Sad Face :(

I snapped a picture of his sad face; really my old thoughts on parenting are out the window especially when he pulls this face.  He's got his mom and dad, wrapped hook, line and sinker.  We are suckers for him. I'm sure he's gonna be pretty spoiled. Darn little stinker...making me fall so easily for him. :) :) :)

His nurse fixed it!!! He's happy and sleeping away his afternoon now. :)

Sam is doing good, he's back at work.  And he's as wrapped around our Brady's fingers as I am. Um...I'm doing good as well. Needing to remember to drink more water/fluids.  I'm still tired, but it's getting better, I think once the body heals up I'll be fine. :) I'm looking forward to being able to stuff that's not on a 10 pound weight limit for pushing, pulling, you name it. I did remember to set up my after birth appointment though with the doctor- you'd be surprised how hard that was for me to remember to call and set it up. I've been staying super positive with everything. As a disclaimer this next part is gonna be religious-y sounding, sorry in advance. :)

I know that he's being watched over, not only by his old brother, Bradley. But there are others there that are with him. I know that my prayers are being answered and that He is listening.  I know that every prayer that has been offered up has been heard and is happening.  The power of prayer is astonishing, the ability that we have an open communication line with our Heavenly Father, who wants to help and will help us as much he can.  He's been there for me so many times.  If life has taken a turn for the worse, He has been there.  I know he's comforted me several times when I've needed that treasured feeling of peace in the midst of the storm.

I know that there is so much more to still learn, and hopefully Brady will get to teach me about how to be an awesome mother as we deal with these challenges together as a family.  I can't say how much I truly cherish my husband.  His ability to be there for me, no matter what the challenge, no matter his own feelings he's stepped up and shown me what it means to be a partner in a marriage. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and I cannot believe how lucky I am to have him.  

Who sleeps like this?? Really, other than Brady. :)

I do want to personally thank every single person, who has taken an interest in my family, and our well being.  Your influence is there.  If I could tell you all thank you to your faces I would.  You all show me the kind of people that I hope will one day be all over.  So we can build up those around us, and support them through the worst of life's trials.  You all deserve to know that we love you, we may not know you yet, but we love you all the same.