Locked my keys in the car today. With the engine running. Tow truck guy didn't arrive for over an hour and a half. Other than that, it was a good day!
I got to hold Isaac today for an hour. It's called Kangaroo Care--you hold them on your chest, skin to skin. He was a little fussy at first (he cries!! it's such a tiny little cry!!) and the nurse said he just needed some time to get used to being close to people. For now, our goal is to hold him skin to skin an hour in the afternoon and an hour in the evening. The nurse also told us that these little guys get the best sleep when they're being held like this...even better than in their beds.
Hannah and I drew a picure for Isaac this evening while we waited for Daddy to show up. The nurse taped her picture on Isaac's bed so he could "see" it. She wants to touch him, bless her little heart. She's allowed to come into his room (each of the preemies have their own room) but he's not allowed out of the isolette when she's in there. He has absolutely no immune system right now so one of the biggest concerns at this point is infection. So....big sister can't get too close. She wanted to show him her airplane she got today at Target so I lifted her up so he could see it. Mommies little sweety. She also keeps calling Isaac baby Moriah and baby Ephram (our friend's baby)...I have to remind her that his name is Isaac.
Daddy got to see and hold Isaac for the first time tonight. Jason is a phenominal dad. He jumped right in and put little Isaac on his chest. It was neat to see Daddy and his little boy (actually all I saw was tubes and a blanket but I knew he was under there somewhere!!) cuddling together. Of course, I forgot the camera. Daddy pics will come tomorrow.
Thank you for your love and support. It really is a blessing to have people around us who are praying for God to meet our needs and keep Isaac safe and growing. We can't wait to bring him home so you can all meet him!
Blessings.
3 comments:
What great news that Jason made it there safely. How exciting that Hannah is ready to help teach Isaac everything she knows about this world. I know that the Spirit is with you; may it continue to fill you, Jason, Hannah, Isaac, and all the staff working around the clock for your family.
Amazing how just a few days ago we were visiting and had no idea what God had in store!
We love updates! Keem em' coming! You are all in our prayers. Noah is sitting here next to me and very intrigued by all the tubes and that a baby is connected to them all. He says, "Baby Isaac got a big owie?" Hmmm... yup. Noah's got it right, so we will just keep praying for God to keep him safe.
aww thats great news that you get to see the baby. im excited for you.
-kenz
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