Friday, November 19, 2010

Hayden goes home (Oct 2010)

Friends,
Please forgive me for being so behind we have had 5 more admissions to Childrens hospital since birth and I am very behind. He is doing fine, but recooping from RSV right now. When we get home I will try to get caught up with more pictures. God bless.

Ellen




Moved to CCU. Cardiac Care Unit

This is a step toward getting to go home.

Big Sis Hallie



Heidi waiting patiently

Big Sis Heidi

Last but not least, Big Sis Hope



Getting dressed to go home.

Precious little Miracle



Going home for the first time.

More to come...

Monday, November 8, 2010

Finally, Haydens birth!!


The Ronald Mc Donald House in Camden, NJ the night before.



10-5-10 6am my smile is a mask. I was terrified!!



Jeremy suiting up for the big event!




again scarred



Here he is fresh from my tummy.



and before his bath. we call this the cheesy picture. lol



The nurse to the left is pumping his oxygen.



Jeremy and my Parents



This was a special moment.
We were shocked when they got me back in my room and settled, Hayden's team brought him in and laid him on my chest. Everyone was crying. In order to do this...




They had to do this!!




He was retaining a lot of fluid.



He had to be vented.




I was still in a lot of pain. This was only a few hrs after his birth.




Hallie (8) was emotional



Heidi (6) was happy



Hope was Hope and is 4. lol



The next day he was all wrapped up and snuggled.
He looks cold but he was under a warmer.






How sweet is that!!



Yay, no more vent!!!




Sorry so late, that's all for now. Its been crazy.
Just so you know Hayden had his surgery Friday,11-05-10 exactly 1 month old.
He did great! His left lung is partially collapsed which was expected and it is holding some carbon dioxide. Today 11-8, it is better and clearing up do to the heavy oxygen treatments he is getting. He started eating from a bottle today, but it will take more time to get him up to where he was before. He is also getting his food through the NG tube. He is still in CICU (Cardiac Intensive Care Unit). They think he may move to CCU (Cardiac Care Unit) tomorrow.

Thank you all for your prayers. This has been the hardest time in our lives but God has done a wonderful work in our family. We have learned so much in this time.

God is in control!!!