January 6, 2007

One day old

"Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy."
---Sarah Ban Breathinach

Today was a nice and stable day. Baby boy (bb) did beautifully. He was really steady all day. They've begun weaning him off the ventilator. It's a process that takes a few days, but the fact that he tolerates each adjustment is a good sign. We spoke to a doctor today and his prognosis was good. He was cautiously optimistic. He cautioned us that things could still take a turn for the worse at any time, but that our bb has been really strong and has done remarkably well.

He continues to defy the odds and we are remarkably proud of him. I can't get over what an amazing little miracle he is. We've both fallen madly in love with him and love watching him grow and progress in his little life each day. Considering all that could have gone wrong at this point and hasn't--he is doing so incredibly well. There is still such a long and difficult road ahead, but every day that passes without a major setback, increases his odds for complete health.

Our hearts are so full with love and gratitude for our blessings and to be able to get to know and love this little guy. We are truly overcome. Every moment a miracle.


Finally some pictures of week one:

bb and all his NICU accutraments :) The tube in his mouth is for breathing, the glasses to protect his eyes from all the phototherapy lights, the club on his hand to keep him from moving his IV.

Just chillin' ( I think he has kermit the frog legs)

A peek without his glasses. We're sort of waiting for his eyes to open before we give him a name--we just want to be able to see him before we decide what his name will be.


Big brother Jonah on his first visit. We think he is beginning to understand a little of what is happening. He'll tell us that the baby is at the hospital and that he's sick and the doctors are going to "fix" him and give him medicines.

A "hug" from mama