Athan is nursing so well! At his 9 p.m. feeding he ate so well we didn't have to do anything supplemental through his tube - he got a full feeding right from Mama! He is also more alert and staying awake to eat. He opens his eyes at us more (they're blue as the sky right now), and seems less fussy to me.
Also, our favorite nurse was here today. Her name is Kim, and we're trying to get her to let us take a picture to post here. It is amazing to watch someone who is just really, really good at their job. It makes for a much less stressful day for us when she is able to do such a good job taking care of Athan AND taking care of us. She was such a reassuring voice, and helpful as we are trying to process all of the information that is coming at us. There are several people here - nurses and doctors and clerks - who have been so great to help us navigate this whole deal as well as we can and have taken such good care of our boy. I think I'm just grateful...
We got to go to dinner with our Kentucky Family tonight (we missed you, Chad). It was so good to be with them all again. They all have done so much - taking care of our Morgan, running errands, leaving notes of encouragement, and praying like crazy. Our hearts are very much at home with you all. Thank you.
And Lindsey has been with us all day today (except for the time when she stayed to do our laundry - wow). She'll fly back to Amarillo tomorrow morning.
Ryan and I will be here for Athan's 12 a.m. feeding, then off to get some sleep. Ryan's throat has bothered him some today, and he's got a headache today. Thanks for the prayers.
7 comments:
Amber and Ryan
It sounds like Athan is making some great progress. Just wanted to send you some love and prayers from the Wilson and Rosas families.
Hang in there.
Mandy and Brian Rosas
(Kregg, Brenda, Chris and Kody are also praying for ya'll).
I LOVE YOU!! amy
Whoo!! Hooo!!! God is good!!!
Ryan, Amber, Morgan and sweet baby Athan,
You have been in our constant thoughts and prayers for this past week! I check the blog every few hours to see if there are any changes! We have been out of town and so this is the first chance I have gotten to personally send our love! Just know that we love you all, and are constantly lifting you up in prayer! Your strong faith is a testimony to us all! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help! Love, Bobby, Christi, Brylie & Landry
Amber & Ryan,
Sorry your old Auntie is so slow to learn new tricks. Hope this works!
You both know how proud both of your families are of you. You are both such strong servants of Christ Jesus. Stay strong for each other, however know there are many others to lean on, including my family, so let us know what is needed. We are so blessed for you to be part of us.
Athan is precious, however from what I have seen he does look like a Strebeck. Looking forward to loving on Morgan, while she is here close. She may never be the same, after an extended time, to be spoiled, without Mom and Dad to pull on necessary control strings.
I know, you know all of this is in the Greatest Hands of all. That is what gives me peace and comfort, as I know it does you.
We will all be praying for you, Athan, Morgan and extended family. We have held hands and prayed together, through several trials, and you know we will be here in whatever way you need us now and in the future. Just yell!!
Love you soooo much!!! xxxx oooo
Aunt Gwen and Family
Hey girl!
I love you so much and I miss you too! I can't imagine the load you have had to carry as a mother this last week. Your God given strength is such an inspiration and I swear I can see your light beaming all the way from Nashville!
I'm glad you are so close now. Just give the word and I'll be there!
I love you!
CB
amen to the statement about "good" nurses and doctors. all of them know the facts, certain ones know how to give the facts infused with hope and caring. we're praying for you guys. thanks for blogging in order to keep us posted. we're jason and hannah heron's relatives who visited this spring. peace.
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