The first day home without Cole

    Made the mistake of taking the milk I pumped down stairs to the fridge 4 times last night. I could feel it in the morning.  So I decided that I would only do the stairs one more time today during the day because my body hurt so bad. My Mom took me to visit Cole this morning.  The excitement of the morning was that Cole had two bowel movements last night. We as a family had been praying for him, and we were so excited to hear the great news! Cole was eating well when we came, which is another thing our family has been praying for so he will be able to get his IV out soon. We thought that it might be out this morning, but he is still working on it.  Needless to say it seemed to me that Cole was very happy to see us.

 

     I had some errands that I needed to do while we were out. So we thought it would be nice to meet my sister for lunch. It was nice to be out with my sister and mom.  Love those ladies, they are always so willing to help me at a drop of a hat. I'm so blessed to have them by my side.

     I was so worn out and ready for a nap when I got a home from my outing. I headed up stairs and slept until dinner. Our wonderful neighbors are still bringing us meals. Love seeing them when they come and so grateful for there love and support.  I called right before shift change at the NICU to see how Cole's day went. She told me that he was having a bowel movement with every diaper change. I apologize for it, I guess our family prayed a little too hard. ;-) His IV in his head went bad, so they took it out.  Now he is IV free. What a blessing.  Just the thought of him not having to be poked as much anymore is such a wonderful feeling.
     Mark and I ate and then headed up to be with Cole. When we got there he was looking so good with no IV in his head. We changed his bum, yep it was poopy. He was pretty sleepy so we didn't practiced breast feeding. It's so hard to not be able to hold him more often then we do. But I'm so grateful that we have been able to hold him as much as we do. Some of the babies with Spina Bifida have surgery are after they born. Then they can't be held for about a week and a half. That is one thing that I feel from the time Cole has been born. We have been so blessed with his body doing so well. His back looks so good, he doesn't need breathing help, he is now off his IVs, he goes to the bathroom, he moves his legs... the list goes on and on.  The Lord has blessed our sweet baby.