Jane and I enjoyed some nice snuggle time this morning. It is such a new feeling to be told “YES” every time I want to hold her. 🙂
Morning rounds with the docs were pretty good. Her heart continues to look good and has moved to the back burner. The major issues on the table are her liver and the clot in her aorta. Although her liver numbers have made slight improvements it is still a huge concern for the docs. They are doing all they can with medication right now. As long as it doesnt get to a “dangerous” level then they will continue to just watch her. The ultrasound of her clot showed some abnormal blood flow. The Dr. told me he hadnt looked at the ultrasound himself, but as soon as he does he will get back to me— hoping its nothing major. The team will continue to make small changes to her ventilator until she is ready to come completely off of it. I think Jane might take the breathing tube out herself. Her new thing is to grab hold of the tube and pull. She is so cute!
For all you moms out there…dont you just love the sound of when your precious baby poops? LOL!! Jane makes the cutest poop noises; it sounds like a little, squeaky mouse 🙂 I totally have to admit that before Jane was born I wasnt sure how I was going to like the baby stages of her life. I thought it would be so boring and I wondered if she could just be born at about age 2. That has totally changed!!! I’m loving every minute of her…and who woulda thought you can just sit and stare at a baby for hours and never get bored!!
I have to say, it wasnt until I was Baboonya that I could enjoy so much watching and staring at a sleeping baby. There is so much expression in their faces as they slumber, their eyes moving under closed lids and you have to wonder what are they dreaming about? Life is beautiful and awesome. I am grateful that you are enjoying Jane each day waiting in anticipation for the day you and Daniel bring her home to her adorable room that you prepared for her. Cant wait to see her again! Love you
I know! When I was holding Jane I was watching her eyes move under her eyelids and I thought the same thing! What is she dreaming of?? Was she dreaming of her rhino? Or her mama and papa? Or her nurse? Or surgeon? Probably just dreaming about the days she was just chillin in fetas belly. Those were the days, huh Mz. Jane?
So true about just staring and admiring the sweet little baby that is yours. They are amazing little beings, so precious and cute. You must be especially proud, your daughter is so strong! You are always in our prayers.
Elisabeth and Daniel – I am pleased to hear that Jane is showing you just how tough and determined she already is. I am so glad that you are able to hold her – that is important to all of you. I know that when she feels your loving arms, it gives her comfort and strength.
Also know that your children will NEVER “bore” you. They will constantly amaze you, worry you, amuse you, annoy and exasperate you, but not bore you! 🙂
Take care of and love each other, hold fast to the Lord and trust that He will carry you through.