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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Sunday, October 05, 2008
welcome home nicholas
well, nicholas has been home now for 4 days and he is doing SO WELL. Thank you all for praying for us and checking in on us!
Addy and John Michael are also adjusting quite well. Its been especially nice that Johnny has been home for a few days. He's been showering them with so much love and attention that they're gonna wish we had a baby every week! Not to mention all the attention they got while we were in the hospital. Johnny's parents, John & Ruth, took AWESOME care of them while we were gone that I'm not even sure they missed us! They went to Auntie Shannon's house once and the Barkers took them to the zoo too. Thanks so much everyone for all your help!
Leaving the hospital
Eager Addy running out to greet her newest baby brother!
If you don't laugh out loud at this picture you are being too nice. Her hair alone makes me cry.
My turn!
I was the most worried about John Michael's adjustment to Nicholas' arrival but he is handling it like a champ. He loves to "hold" him and kiss him all over.
But this face reminds me not to forget his mischevious streak!
First ride in the car seat.
First family picture.... and let me tell you how absolutely humbling it is to post this picture. Johnny & I both keep cracking up at how..... large I look! I keep telling myself that its just a bad angle... but then reality kicks in and I realize that I probably was just really big.
Holding the baby.
Proud Grandparents!
Tonight I took an herb bath, compliments of Elizabeth, and Nicholas took one too! This goes against a lot of medical advice since it includes submerging the umbilical "stump" in water... but I figured it was worth a try since Elizabeth has such excellent results. Other than smelling like garlic (which I'm sure Johnny's going to love sleeping next to me!) I can already tell a difference in the healing process - and Nicholas loved it! He was a little confused at first but was completely relaxed in the water and even fell asleep!
We went to church this morning too. I probably would've chosen to stay home and rest but Johnny really wanted us all to go and be part of our church family to share in our joy that Nicholas and I are both well and at home. I didn't regret going at all. It was so encouraging to see and hear from all the people who have been faithfully praying for us. Thank you all!
Now, off to bed. Sleep while the baby sleeps, right? And since he doesn't like sleeping from about 2 am - 5 am I'm going to get some sleep in while I can. :)
Newborn pictures soon, here's a sneak peak to whet your appetite!
Addy and John Michael are also adjusting quite well. Its been especially nice that Johnny has been home for a few days. He's been showering them with so much love and attention that they're gonna wish we had a baby every week! Not to mention all the attention they got while we were in the hospital. Johnny's parents, John & Ruth, took AWESOME care of them while we were gone that I'm not even sure they missed us! They went to Auntie Shannon's house once and the Barkers took them to the zoo too. Thanks so much everyone for all your help!
Leaving the hospital
Eager Addy running out to greet her newest baby brother!
If you don't laugh out loud at this picture you are being too nice. Her hair alone makes me cry.
My turn!
I was the most worried about John Michael's adjustment to Nicholas' arrival but he is handling it like a champ. He loves to "hold" him and kiss him all over.
But this face reminds me not to forget his mischevious streak!
First ride in the car seat.
First family picture.... and let me tell you how absolutely humbling it is to post this picture. Johnny & I both keep cracking up at how..... large I look! I keep telling myself that its just a bad angle... but then reality kicks in and I realize that I probably was just really big.
Holding the baby.
Proud Grandparents!
Tonight I took an herb bath, compliments of Elizabeth, and Nicholas took one too! This goes against a lot of medical advice since it includes submerging the umbilical "stump" in water... but I figured it was worth a try since Elizabeth has such excellent results. Other than smelling like garlic (which I'm sure Johnny's going to love sleeping next to me!) I can already tell a difference in the healing process - and Nicholas loved it! He was a little confused at first but was completely relaxed in the water and even fell asleep!
We went to church this morning too. I probably would've chosen to stay home and rest but Johnny really wanted us all to go and be part of our church family to share in our joy that Nicholas and I are both well and at home. I didn't regret going at all. It was so encouraging to see and hear from all the people who have been faithfully praying for us. Thank you all!
Now, off to bed. Sleep while the baby sleeps, right? And since he doesn't like sleeping from about 2 am - 5 am I'm going to get some sleep in while I can. :)
Newborn pictures soon, here's a sneak peak to whet your appetite!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Nicholas
Our last day and a half in the hospital with Nicholas was pretty fast. As soon as we started asking people to pray for Nicholas's breathing and test results he made rapid improvements. He was taken off his oxygen hood the next morning and was off his IV the morning after that. We were able to take him home that afternoon!
Because we were far away from everyone and we weren't allowed to bring visitors in to see Nicholas we asked that only family come to the hospital. It seemed silly for someone to drive all that way to sit in a room and wait with us.
My brother, his girlfriend, Michelle, my sister, Adam, DD & Beth were all able to see Nicholas before the drama started though! I don't have pictures of everyone there because some of them were taken with my mom's camera but I"ll get them eventually.
Jason & Michelle drove hours to get here to see the little guy and Tara & Adam left early in the morning and travelled through gas rationing to make the 12 hour trip. I'm so glad they got here in time to see him before he went to the nursery. I know I couldn't have prevented it but I would've felt terrible if they hadn't gotten to hold him at all... especially after my sister FLEW out here for my cancelled induction a couple of weeks ago!
*These pictures are from before he went into the nursery.
I didn't manage to get a picture of both of Johnny's parents there - probably because they were helping out with Adeline & John Michael!
Hmmm... not sure this is what I expected.
My boy.
My midwife, Julie.
Right after delivery (and multiple passings out... details later)
Not happy to join the world.
swollen newborn shot
Johnny bringing Nicholas to get weighed, etc.
Immediately following delivery. *warning - there's a picture coming up where Nicholas is still "slimy."... if youre weak stomached you might want to skip it.
I somehow managed to convince the nurses to let my sister come in for a quick snuggle before she had to drive home.
Our view from the room (Chicago skyline). These flowers are from my TN gals "E.L.E.N.A." Thanks girls!!
Visiting Sir Nicholas in his quarters.
Watching him turn yellow.
Tia Tara & Adeline. (She loves Tia Tara & Uncle "Adam-Pie!")
More soon.. he's changing so much already! Here's a sneak peak at what he looks like this afternon. I'll post more soon. :)
Check out that nose!
He's my little cutie.
Because we were far away from everyone and we weren't allowed to bring visitors in to see Nicholas we asked that only family come to the hospital. It seemed silly for someone to drive all that way to sit in a room and wait with us.
My brother, his girlfriend, Michelle, my sister, Adam, DD & Beth were all able to see Nicholas before the drama started though! I don't have pictures of everyone there because some of them were taken with my mom's camera but I"ll get them eventually.
Jason & Michelle drove hours to get here to see the little guy and Tara & Adam left early in the morning and travelled through gas rationing to make the 12 hour trip. I'm so glad they got here in time to see him before he went to the nursery. I know I couldn't have prevented it but I would've felt terrible if they hadn't gotten to hold him at all... especially after my sister FLEW out here for my cancelled induction a couple of weeks ago!
*These pictures are from before he went into the nursery.
I didn't manage to get a picture of both of Johnny's parents there - probably because they were helping out with Adeline & John Michael!
Hmmm... not sure this is what I expected.
My boy.
My midwife, Julie.
Right after delivery (and multiple passings out... details later)
Not happy to join the world.
swollen newborn shot
Johnny bringing Nicholas to get weighed, etc.
Immediately following delivery. *warning - there's a picture coming up where Nicholas is still "slimy."... if youre weak stomached you might want to skip it.
I somehow managed to convince the nurses to let my sister come in for a quick snuggle before she had to drive home.
Our view from the room (Chicago skyline). These flowers are from my TN gals "E.L.E.N.A." Thanks girls!!
Visiting Sir Nicholas in his quarters.
Watching him turn yellow.
Tia Tara & Adeline. (She loves Tia Tara & Uncle "Adam-Pie!")
More soon.. he's changing so much already! Here's a sneak peak at what he looks like this afternon. I'll post more soon. :)
Check out that nose!
He's my little cutie.
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