It is like we have hit some magical turning point, where they suddenly decided we can be a little more hands on. I am excited yet a little scared. I feel as though things look good yet can change in a heartbeat. I cannot think about that now because today my babes were stable. Earlier I was talking to our nurse about how Tadd got to lift Derby last night, she said “I bet you can hold Loen. She doesn’t have an IV running right now. I’ll talk to the doctor.” I quickly text messaged Tadd and tried not to get too excited. After the doctor assessed Loen I waited for the magic words. When nothing was said I looked over at our nurse Li. She went and spoke with the doctor and then said we just had to wait for the respiratory therapist (RT). It was such a production to get her out of the incubator (AKA the Giraffe). They had to swaddle her and move her lines so they would reach the rocking chair. Once they were both in place they unhooked her from the ventilator and placed her in my arms. The RT quickly hooked her back up to the vent. Her breathing tube had a leak once we moved her, I could hear the tube hissing. They took time trying to fix it and move it around. Finally the got it to where it didn’t hiss too loudly and Loen was acting fine. They clipped her tube to the shoulder of my gown and told me not to move. She was warm and beautiful. If I moved a little bit the machines would beep that there was a problem with her tube. I sat leaning a little forward staring at my daughter. After awhile my back started to ache but I didn’t want to say anything lest they take her from me. Usually she is all eyes, looking around. Her eyes were open in the beginning but then she drifted off to sleep. I could have stayed there all day, back hurting, having to pee, thirsty. None of that mattered as she was lying in my arms. It was over too soon. As much as I loved holding her I cant wait for Tadd to have a chance to experience the same.
Yes, yes here are some pictures. You would think we haven’t posted any photos of them in ages the way people are pestering us!!
Gearing up
Loen dressed for a trip outside the Giraffe
Waiting patiently or trying to
5 weeks and I finally get to hold my daughter
My little fat man. Tadd went back after work and rested his hand on his head for a long time so he wouldn’t feel left out.
17 responses so far ↓
1 Brent, Michelle and Grant // Nov 28, 2007 at 3:14 am
Hav, I’m so happy for you! You and Loen look so content.
Tadd, you are so strong and patient and so understanding of the maternal NEED to hold the baby….hopefully it’s your turn tomorrow (today actually!) Thanks for the pictures. Your loyal readers were jumping at the bit to see these ones!!!!
I bet you finally got a good nights sleep tonight!
2 mom // Nov 28, 2007 at 3:18 am
Yesssss, cried again – love these happy tears. Loen looked very content – I’m sure sure she’s been waiting to get in her mommy’s arms:-) Hope this up hill walk continues . Don’t ever not take the camera – it’s so nice to see these special moments as they grow —– sending much love.
3 Amy Little // Nov 28, 2007 at 5:04 am
Congratulations! I am so happy for you.
4 Hatchet // Nov 28, 2007 at 7:25 am
Wonderful!
*sniffle*
5 Tracie and John // Nov 28, 2007 at 8:12 am
ok I had to read and view the photos with blurred vision, the tissues just couldn’t keep up.
I am so thrilled you are able to begin holding the tadpoles, what a beautiful sight.
Hava you and Loen look so serene.
Love to the family
6 Anne // Nov 28, 2007 at 9:23 am
I totally cried reading this. You ladies look absolutely beautiful together. Such a happy post.
7 Sarah Franco-Johnson // Nov 28, 2007 at 10:00 am
Geeze. My eyes welled up before I even go to the pictures! I am so happy for you that you got to hold her.
8 Brandy Regan // Nov 28, 2007 at 1:08 pm
oh god that totally made me cry. Seeing momma and daughter finally together was so perfect. Happy for you!
9 Jill Schelke-Terrill // Nov 28, 2007 at 5:12 pm
Thanks for the pictures of Hava holding Loen and Derby looking so peaceful What a wonderful time for you ,Hava. Hope you have many more opportunities in the near future to hold both Loen and Derby. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Jill
10 Nelson // Nov 28, 2007 at 6:53 pm
It’s so important for the babies to be held and cuddled by their parents. I’m so happy it has begun! Very great moment.
Love Uncle
Nelson
11 Grandma Lavon // Nov 28, 2007 at 11:23 pm
You look so happy and contented, Hava, holding your beautiful baby girl. A day you’ll always remember. Love you, and the photos!
12 Dee, Andy, Matt, Andrew, & John // Nov 29, 2007 at 10:36 am
You are so beautiful Hava, and so are your little babies. May God bless you with a lifetime of happiness with your children. We love you. D
13 Kay // Nov 29, 2007 at 5:18 pm
We’re all crying happy tears right now! Beautiful pictures of the ~sweetest moments of your lives~lots of love and prayers K
14 Lori // Nov 29, 2007 at 8:52 pm
Too funny… I thought I would be the only one writing about how I had to view those pics with blurred vision!!! I”m glad to see there are other softies out there…
I’m so happy to see things are going so well!! You *all* have come such a long way in such a short time… Congratulations… and continued prayers for every-increasing health and happiness!
>L
15 souther // Nov 30, 2007 at 11:42 am
I ALMOST cried when I saw those photos. But i did not, because I am just a little too tough for that. I buried it deep just like the tears I never cried for E.T or Bambi’s mom. I am really happy for you guys. Can’t wait to see them again…hopefully this Sat.
16 Tessa // Nov 30, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Like everyone else i cried also, maybe alittle more then i should of but hey im still hormonal from Dominict. Getting to hold your children for the first time is a wonderful feeling its a true bonding moment. much love
Tessa
17 Sarah Johnson // Nov 30, 2007 at 3:32 pm
I just composed myself from bawling my eyes out! I am soooo happy that you have been able to have more contact with your beautiful babies! Seeing each of you holding them is wonderful! You are all in my prayers. Love, Sarah
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