Sunday, May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!  It was a beautiful Mother's Day for me. We headed over to the NICU this morning at about 8:30am.  Joshua had a really great night.  They had him on oxygen all of yesterday just to be safe.  He was teetering on needing it and not needing it.  It kept falling out of his nose anyway because he only lays on his stomach. Since he did so well without it they decided to remove it. 

When I came in, the nurse told me "Joshua and Brandi (his nurse) made something for you last night."  They had put Joshua's handprint on a little paper doylie for Mother's Day.  It made my heart melt!  I held him on his little pillow for about an hour.  I had to leave for a bit and when I came back they told me that I could feed him his first bottle!  Originally the nurses said that they were going to attempt to give him a bottle after he was finished with his morphine.  Since he was so alert though, they felt that it would be a good time to be able to try.  Plus they knew it would be special for Matt and I to be there.  He didn't take the bottle as well as we would have liked but he drank about half an ounce and the nurses said that it was successful being as how this is the first time he's drank from a bottle.  They were going to try 2 more times tonight.

I love the nurses here!  Both at UAB and at Children's Hospital.  We couldn't have asked for better people to be working with our little man and myself.  The nurses here at UAB have sympathized with my situation and been completely understanding about me coming and going.  Joshua's nurses have been extremely caring and have made some of the milestones like holding him and feeding him possible for us.

Please continue to pray for joy and peace for us. We pray Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you will all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."  We are literally only held together by the Lord and one another these days.


Our first family photo! It's Matt and I and in that little tiny box in the corner is Joshua. :)
The first time I was able to touch Joshua Eli.




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5 comments:

  1. AshleyMay 9, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Love the pictures!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. SamMay 9, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Thanks for sharing your story. You guys are such an inspiration! uplifting you in prayers, the Rouse's

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  3. HeidiMay 11, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Kimmy - You are one of the most amazing women I know. As I read this entry, I am reminded of your loving heart and your unwavering faith. God has great things planned for Joshua -- and your family. I will continue to pray for the days ahead and so can't wait to meet your little man this summer! Love ya! -Heidi
    Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

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  4. AliMay 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    What a sweet little guy! I can't wait to see him. So glad everything is going so well for all of you! Can't wait to hear about more positive progress!

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  5. SarahMay 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Matt, Kim and Baby Joshua Eli!! He is one SUPER CUTE little man...I love him already! My heart is so touched by your courage and strength - I thank God for this. I continue to lift you up everyday and Kim, I have been wearing the necklace you gave me to remind me to CONTINUE to pray - I cant even imagine how much God loves this little boy! Cant wait to meet him!! I am so proud of your little family.
    Lots of love, Sarah

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