Day 1 and 2

Ready to go home-
Today was a good day. We're working through the changes and Reed is such a trooper. He is drooling a lot, probably because everything is still swollen. He went through 4 shirts today, each one was soaked even with a bib over it. Oh, and this may sound strange but it was easier feeding him before the surgery than it is now. With his lip closed I can't tell if he's chewing good and it scares me- he tries to eat so much so fast that he almost gets choked. Sleeping is also a difficult thing right now because he is used to his nose and mouth being open- now that his lip is closed he is having trouble breathing when he sleeps so mama is laying in the floor all night beside the crib listening.

Surgery day, June 16th

We're home! Thanks for all the prayers, they were heard and answered! We arrived at the hospital at 6 am and they took Reed back at 7:45. The ENT came out about 10 minutes later and said his ear tubes were now clear and they did not require replacing. At 11:00 we spoke with Dr and then they took him to the recovery room. We were able to see him around 12:30 and he looked amazing. I was so glad the nurse was holding him and talking to him because he had already started to wake up before mama got there. He was so tired he went back to sleep until around 4:00 before waking up and having a bite of jello. He got sick (not pretty, bloody mess- that's all I'll say about that) after we tried to get him to eat some dinner so we just had apple juice and water for the rest of the night. We didn't sleep much between the monitors and beepers going off all night but we were happy to be at Children's Hospital, they have a wonderful staff and took great care of us. Thank you Jesus for this amazing little boy you have placed in our care and thank you for your continued blessings!!

7 days until surgery

One week from today my baby will be forever changed. ONE WEEK, oh my goodness.
I will miss this sweet face! Please keep Reed (and mommy and daddy) in your prayers next week.

I love summer!!

I love playing with Lily Mei and Noah...........
I love playing in the water.............

I love to ride the horse around and around.........
I love summer!!

If You're Happy

Hard to catch a moving target

I get out the camera and he starts running! I did manage to catch a few good shots this week.

Fingers and toes

 

Fun in the mud :)

Urgent request

If you're considering a special needs adoption, please take a look at ADAM, a 3 yr old boy who needs a home. His precious little face reminds me of our Reed so much it breaks my heart to think he may have to wait one day longer to find his parents.
PLEASE spread the word about this darling little boy who needs a home.



**UPDATE, Adam has been matched with his family. Go God!! :)

Busy week

This week is going to be another busy week with 2 trips to Birmingham.
Yesterday we went back to the IAC and got some really good information and suggestions for learning. We need to work on looking at books, putting puzzles together and jumping! How much fun!!

All ready to go !

Waiting to see the Dr.

Kisses from daddy

Yummy, Roast Beef sandwich!! :)