Micah Update...

Since I didn't get to bring a baby home and my 2 big boys are with grandparents this weekend, I'm finding myself with some extra time on my hands to update the blog! Not sure how long that will last so I'll take advantage of it while I can! :)

I was released from the hospital Friday evening...just 36 hours after the c-section. I think the doctors would have preferred I stay a little longer but they also understood that being separated from my baby was difficult. So, I'm trying to take it super easy at home and thankfully a wonderful husband and grandparents are making that possible. On our way home from the hospital last night we, of course, made a stop to see Mr. Micah. I turned the corner and saw the top of his head and could not hold back the tears. Definitely an emotional experience for this mommy. It's only been a couple of days but this will for sure be one of the hardest things I'll go through as a mommy.

Micah continues to do well and is making improvements every day. They've told us to expect him in the NICU for 3-4 weeks. We were originally told around 2 so this is a little disappointing. But, they also said that they prefer to estimate a longer stay just in case. His release will be based on his development and progress which can change at any time. My hope and prayer is that it will be closer to 2 weeks!

This morning I got to change his first poopy diaper...the really icky, tarry one. But I didn't mind...it was my pleasure to wipe that tiny hiney! He is now down to 5 lbs. 4 oz. but is starting to get some breast milk through his feeding tube. Hopefully he will get to try a bottle soon. He is still on a little bit of oxygen but his breathing has already improved a lot just since he was born 2 1/2 days ago.

This was right before he was loaded up to be transported to the NICU. I got a brief moment to stroke his little hand and he was off...

 Big Brothers...Micah has a matching "Little Brother" shirt but I ordered it in a 3 months size...it may be a little bit before he can wear it. These boys could use a haircut...

An x-ray of his little body...

We were pleasantly surprised this evening when we went to visit Micah and were told we would be able to hold him!! They were changing him to a different bed and we got a good 30-45 minutes to just love on him! What a treat!!