We received the best Christmas present ever today- we were finally able to hold Elliot! He slept through the whole thing, but there's no better feeling than holding your son in your arms for the first time. Especially after waiting ten days to do so!
When we got to the NICU and uncovered Elliot's isolette, he was wide awake and looking quite pleased with himself. It took me a minute to figure out what was different. But then it hit me- he managed to pull out his replogle tube {the one that goes in his mouth and down his throat to suck out his stomach}. The nurse was nice enough to leave it out for a few pictures before putting it back in.
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Eek! Baby in a stocking! He's so cute. And holding him is a perfect Christmas gift. He knew just what you wanted.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I meant Eek, like "Oh! How cute!" not, "Scary!"
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome Christmas present! You guys make for one beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog, or have for the past couple of months. I am SO happy that he is doing so well. I am a labor and delivery nurse at a high risk hospital, and have seen some not so good cases of gastroschisis, so I was praying very hard for you... HOWEVER, he looks awesome! You have done an awesome job and he is so lucky and blessed to have such seemingly loving and devoted parents-- and you are very blessed to have him! I know you had a wonderful Christmas, what a better gift than your beautiful son and then to get to hold him! Take care of you and yours! Now..... when is he suppose to poop! We all know that is a huge milestone.
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YAYAYAYYYYY!!!!! Merry Christmas Gorgeous!!!! this post was amazing.
ReplyDeleteoh wow, that is amazing! i can't think of a BETTER christmas present. Elliot is so so so cute.
ReplyDeleteHe is just the most lovely little thing. I am so glad you got to hold him on Christmas day.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
I remember the feeling and there is nothing you can compared to. Elliot is looking great!! And he is super cute!. Congrats and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I am so happy that you got to hold Elliot! What a wonderful christmas present!
ReplyDeleteHe is a cutie!
He's soooo cute!!
ReplyDeleteI am SO behind too, I need to catch up big time! He is beautiful and so precious. What an amazing Christmas present to hold him for the first time. I'll be praying for you all!
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous , Jess! Happy to see the three of you all together and Elliot in your arms on Christmas day. :)
ReplyDeleteAw awesome!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, that has got to be the BEST Christmas present EVER!!!