Today, is Dawson's 127th day in the NICU. It is also Dawson's last day! =) That's right, when Ryan and I walk out of the NICU today, we will finally be leaving WITH a baby!! 4 hospitals, 4 long months and 4 surgeries later, our little guy is busting out and ready to come home. Ryan and I are so excited and honestly, a little terrified. The thought of having D at home is so amazing, but also the thought of having to care for him, just the 2 of us without our wonderful nurses and Dr.s is a little scary. Our
This moment is also a little bittersweet, because we are being sent straight home from Beaumont. And while I wouldn't change that for anything in the world, I am a little sad that we are not going to be able to walk out with those 4 amazing nurses, that took care of him for SOOO long. Those girls mean so much to my family, that I cannot ever thank them enough. There is a very special spot in our hearts for the nurses that kept our little man hanging on for so long, and helped him thrive in the end.
Our chubby boy is coming home at a whopping 5lbs 14oz, 5 times his original birth weight, and man does he know how to EAT! We are going to be in trouble when he becomes a teenager..shudder.
We will continue to follow up on Dawson's eye recovery at Beaumont, about once a week for the first few weeks. We also are getting to meet our pediatrician for the first time on Monday. Dawson will also have follow up appointments with the physical therapist, audiology (hearing) and development specialists, to make sure his is growing and developing according to his ADJUSTED (age based on due date) age, and catches up before kindergarten to his ACTUAL (age based on birthday) age. I am also very excited, because I am going to be able to take my delayed maternity leave, so I will be home spending precious time just D and I...for the next 8 weeks. Talk about a happy happy day!!
Thank you to everyone for the tremendous support through our journey in the NICU. We are looking forward to this very special homecoming, and the first time being together as a family in our home.
We are asking our loved ones to respect our wishes for privacy in the upcoming weekend as we transition to life with Dawson. Well wishes via phone, mail, and email are appreciated, but we will not be taking visitors in our home at this time. In the coming weeks, we are excited for all of our family to finally meet our little guy, but on our Dr.’s recommendation we are also asking our family members with young children to postpone their visit. Dawson is going to be going through a lot of changes in the next few weeks, including immunizations that will prepare him for all the loving he deserves!!
We appreciate your patience as Dawson and his new family take this private time to heal together. Updates will continue here on the blog... Stay tuned!
13 comments:
AMEN!
I sit here with tears falling but this time . . it's tears of joy that your little miracle is going home! You will be just fine cousin, don't worry about a thing! We love you :-)
YAYYYY. I am so excited for the both of you!!!
Amen, Thanks to God for looking after Dawson and laying his healing hand over him. Enjoy your little bundle of joy. You and Ryan will be just fine, lucky Dawson to have such wonderful parents. Love to you all. XXXOOO
I am so happy for you guys!! I know its going to be great!
It is amazing to have tears of joy! I am so happy for you and your family that Dawson is coming home. I would think about you often every time I hold Tyler, just knowing that Dawson wasn't home with you. Now, I can celebrate!!! Congratulations, I am excited to see pictures of Dawson in his own nursery and his own bed!!!!!
PRAISE THE GREAT LORD ALMIGHTY AND THE POWER OF THE PRAYER CHAIN!!!
You two have endured and survived the most terrifying experience any parent could take on; you survived by the guiding hand of your faith and now have the outcome you (and all your family/friends)hoped for. The true miracle of bringing him home!!! You will not have the problems you are so terrified of.
You, my Beara, have more strength, confidence and true meaning of LOVE for all!!!
luvs forever and always, mom
PS: remember I have any and all the resources for breastfeeding you will/should need, only a phone call and they would be at your door by the time you hang up the phone.
Wow! Praise God that he is coming home! I am soooo happy for you! How wonderful. It has got to feel so good.
That is such wonderful news. Enjoy your first night at home with your sweet baby!
Yippee for your homecoming and your time to really get settled as a mom! Congrats.
I am so glad that you are finally able to bring your little miracle home! Enjoy your maternity leave and all of the baby snuggles.
I am so incredibly happy for you and your husband that precious Dawson is finally coming home! Praise God for being so faithful and giving you this miracle! I am excited for you that now you can really be mommy and have the very special bonding time with your son! I will continue to pray for healing in your family and Dawson!
From one mother to another I send much love!
Jamie
Sara, this is Kim's sister and I have been following your adventure the last 4 months and praying for you all. Enjoy all this time to hold and cuddle your precious little boy. He is blessed with great parents. Our prayers will continue to flow.
that is soooo great! best wishes to your happily united family!
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