Little Footprints

I never believed this until today.   My little 7 year old a complete meltdown after school today and jjust threw on heckuva temper tantrum, which in turn, woke up our new addition oh and did I mention that Ron was sleeping because he has to work tonight. Then it hit me, I can't lose control. I handled it well I sent Bailey to her room, calmed Caleb down and fed him.  Once I was done with his needs, I layed him down and then visited Bailey in her room.  We sat and talked for a little while as to what in the world started this episode.  Bailey does have her hyper days, but never a mean tantrum.  I let her talk, explained to her that I loved her so much and that if she needs anything, I'm there.  She proceeded to tell me that she missed a couple words on her spelling test and that everyone else got 100%.  She was upset and embarrased and now her homework was to write the words missed 10 times.  As her punishment, I...

To my little son: Well your dad and I came to visit you this afternoon as the weather is still frigid outside.  We learned today that your reflux is indeed bad, so they switched your medication from zantac to prevacid.  As I was feeding you, you seemed so uncomfortable, you wimpered throughout the whole thing--definitely broke my heart. Dr. Mellick did state that the prevacid should do the trick.  She plans to do look at your esophagus when your reflux gets better to ensure there is no damage. So we heard the news that you will not be coming home anytime soon, so being your sissy's birthday present next week is not an option.  It breaks my heart each time I have to tell her you're not coming home.  I'm so proud of you both, really.  I know now you both love eachother very much.  Bailey asks about you daily and even includes you in her nighly prayers. I'm sorry for just being downright childish, hun, really.  I'm so thankful that time is th...

So after much debate and push from the family--I'm finally making my first batch of homemade (ok, maybe not the noodles) chicken noodle soup.  I'm doing it in the crock-pot today, so we'll see...I will definitely let you know how it goes :-)  I can tell you one thing, my house is starting to spell sooo good...yummmm. My lil Caleb is doing great.  He had a swallow test today and we do not have the results of that as of yet.  He is almost 6 lbs.! Wow!  He was moved from NICU to the progressive care nursery, so that is a good sign.  Our goal is to have him home by our Bailey-bug's 7th birthday which is Tuesday, the 12th.  In the past, I have always had my hopes up to soon have them stomped, so right now, I'm just happy and content he's healthy.  Another good thing is the house is spotless. I'm not to keen about using all of this time off of work.  I will be off a full month on Friday, so that means if and when Caleb does come home, I won't...

Well sweety, today is January 5, 2010.  I'm sorry for not keeping a journal of your progress over the past month (you were born at 34 weeks on December 11, 2009--my water broke at my Christmas party @ KU Med).  You were supposed to come home before Christmas, then on Christmas and then my birthday, but you are just a teeny bit stubborn (just like your daddy---shhh...don't tell him I said that) :-) You were a mere 4 lbs. 9 oz. and today you are 5 lbs. 9 oz.!  How awesome is that!!  Your dad and I do spend a lot of time here in the NICU at Overland Park Regional.  You have grown up a lot since almost 4 weeks of being here--believe you me you have  :-).  We have finally brought up clothes for 0-3 months as you have finally grown out of your 'preemie' clothes. Right now, you keep having bradys spontaneously...which means that your heart rate likes to drop below 100.  Lately you are not able to pick it up yourself, you need your nurses help...Dr...