Well another day has come and gone. Here is finally a pic from the first time I saw Ryder. I will try and post more pictures tomorrow.
I held Ryder for the first time Saturday afternoon. I could have sooner but I was feeling all flushed and sick again so wanted to wait for that to pass. When I first went down to see him I just sat there and looked... It is still half unbelievable that this little guy is mine and that he is here already. He got fussy so I opened up the little door and put his paci back in, which he is already sucking away like crazy on, an awesome sign and development. I then just put my hand so gently on his. He opened his hand which is only two inches long and grabbed onto my fingers. I loved it.
I then got to hold him. Though so small he was a lot less fragile then I thought he would feel... It just felt so right and good to hold him. He quieted down when I talked with him and just held him up against me. He is feisty already they say and got very mad when they were trying to do his footprint... But I am used to feisty kids :)
Speaking of, Lucas and Alex were able to come see him today. They covered his head with a cap before they came as he has an IV right in in his head as he kept trying to bump and pull it out. I did not even know they could put one there. The nurse took a picture of Ryder and then another picture with Lucas and Alex standing next to his bed and made it into a scrapbook page for us. She printed off two extra pictures so the kids could each have one. On the page it says, 'Lucas and Alex came to see me for the first time today. Alex just kept looking at me and Lucas was all smiles.' They came back and told me how they talked in their quiet and medium voices while they were down there so they wouldn't scare the babies.
I have been so happy with the care and concern both Ryder and I are getting here. And it has been so nice to have so many great guests, including my best friend from college Amy, stop by. What could easily be a horrific time has been one mostly filled with love and peace. I will always be grateful for that blessing from my Heavenly Father.
I do believe you needed to be in Utah at this time so that you and Ryder would get the best possible care. I look forward to your next installment, and I can't wait to meet Ryder in person!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow Emmy!
ReplyDeleteI step away for a couple of days, and when I come back your hold world is turned upside down!
I didn't even know you were vacationing in Utah, I just noticed that I hadn't heard anything from you in the 365 department, and thought I'd stop by and see how things were going. I guess they're going all kinds of crazy.
Bringing a child into the world is always such an emotional experience anyway, and if there are complications it makes it that much more of a roller coaster. Our last two kids were premature (albeit large preemies -- 8 and 9.5 pounds respectively), and getting them here safe and healthy was such job. But of course it was worth it, as will yours be.
You are part of the greatest miracle ever -- the giving of life. Congratulations!
What the world needs more than anything right now, is for good children to be born to good and loving parents. I have no doubt this is the case in your family.
Get some rest, and take good care of that tiny one!
I meant "whole" world.
ReplyDeleteI just can't let that go... :)
What a sweet little miracle baby! Get some rest mama!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad he's doing well and that the kids got to see him! I hear that hospitals fantastic so I'm sure you are both in good hands!
ReplyDeleteThis photo is precious. I always love mom/baby in hospital photos...there is so much emotion on the faces.He looks strong and healthy and you look marvelous. I am so glad you are getting such great care in Utah!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Emmy! I'm sorry I haven't read your blog in a week or so- I had no idea! First of all, congrats! He looks so great for 4 lbs! Nice and healthy too!
ReplyDeleteI always wondered what it would be like to go into labor in the temple- glad you got to the hospital okay!
Good luck, I hope you and the baby are doing well! Hey, at least now you know you can make it to Eclipse, right?! ;)
Emmy, I can only imagine what you are feeling these days! Wow! Congratulations! He looks very healthy and cute already:) I hope you'll get to bring him home soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this beautiful moment. I remember caring for premie newborn twins when I was a nanny and it's true, they're not as fragile as you think they might be. Abundant blessings for you and your family. Thank you also for sharing your faith, it's very touching.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous photo. Happy to hear he's such a good weight for his age. We've got you all in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful. I am so glad that everything is turing out alright for you all.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you recover fast and get to go home soon. :)
Beautiful!! Congratulations!! He sounds like he is doing quite well considering the circumstances. And wow!! He is big for his adjusted age!!!
ReplyDeleteYou both look so sweet there and I'm so glad he's thriving and doing so well!
ReplyDeleteWhat a little miracle and so precious!!!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of that nurse to take the time and make the memory of his siblings first visit so special!
Hope you continue to heal quickly and that little Ryder does as well!
He's adorable! You both look great!
ReplyDeleteI love tech. It brings us all close together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience for the kids and a picture of their very own.
I am with Lourie, I think you were in the right place at the right time. The Lord knows us and what we need.
I hope you both continue to get stronger and can be home together quickly,
Wow! I missed an exciting week with you! Congratulaitons! What a scary and exciting time.
ReplyDeleteI had three preemie babies, it is such a hard thing to go through. I remember counting grams of weight for those first four weeks. And watching for all the mile stones that would mean that we would be able to go home. It is especially hard when you have little ones at home waiting for you. It's good that they have grandma and grandpa right now. I was up in Provo all week who knew that you would be so close. :)
If you ever want to talk preemies let me know! I hope everything keeps going well. We'll keep you in our prayers.
I'm so glad everything has turned out okay and that you are both doing so well.He is such a cute little guy. Congrats! I checked out the pics on Rachels blog so cute. I love her picture blog.
ReplyDeleteHe looks surprisingly big and healthy for how young he was! Great job, Mom! Get some rest...he's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLook at that cute little guy! I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeletethank goodness for modern medicine.
ReplyDeleteHe just couldn't wait any longer to be a part of your family, could he? What an adorable little guy. And the peace, what a blessing. I think Heavenly Father's love always seems a lot more evident near a birth. But that is just me.
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