Small Update

We haven't been around much, because we've been so busy. Lots of company, getting geared up for summer vacation, and I'm preparing to go back to work. I'm so not ready to!

Cooper is doing wonderful. Sunday, the 13th was not only his 3 month birthday, but also his official due date. Like Mark said, "he's not a negative anymore". Lol At his appointment last week he weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces.

Monday, Cooper has surgery to repair a hernia. It was very small, and an easy procedure. And, in usual Cooper fashion, he has come through it like a rock star. We had to spend the night in the hospital for observation. He is eating and sleeping well, and doesn't seem phased by it at all.

Just a few pictures:






We've also witnessed our first "real" smiles. BUT.... only for Skylor. She was playing "pattycake" with him and he loved it. So when we want to see that cute little crooked grin, we have to recruit Skylor. But she doesn't mind...

What we've been doing since Cooper came home

Sleeping....or trying to anyway! Cooper is actually a really good baby. Very laid back, hardly cries. We have all enjoyed every minute with since he's been home.




We've had several Drs appointments since we brought him home. They are making sure he is gaining weight...which he is! As of Friday, he was 7 pounds. He is eating very well. In fact, the last few days he can't seem to get enough!

We are just so happy to have out little man home and our entire family is complete!

Great First Night!

Our first night home was great! Everyone was a huge help and the kids were so excited to have their baby brother home at last. Cooper did really well. He was awake and alert quite a bit, and slept well last night.
I'm still trying to get used to the bottle making and making sure I get him all his meds on time. But we're getting there.

Welcome Home, Super Cooper

Preston's Gift

A friend of mine sent this to me, and it is so, so fitting.... grab a tissue.


Preston's Gift

By Kevin J. Shay

You came into our world
Struggling for air,
With courage and heart
You survived a scare.

Your will to live
And be with us,
Inspires and touches us
So very much.

It must have been hard
To go from warmth to thin air,
With a tube down your throat
It didn’t seem fair.

But you fought for your life
It wasn’t much fun,
Making our problems
So small by comparison.

We hope that you know
We’d do anything for you,
You’re worth any sacrifice
That we can go through.

With God’s help above
We’ll conquer any sea,
You’ve reminded us of the way
That life needs to be.

Long long time!

I know I need to update, and I promise to soon! Things are going so well and Cooper is getting big. He is now 6 pounds!

We are gearing up for some things, and I promise to post new pics soon!

Happy Mother's Day!

5 pounds, 9 ounces of awesome looks like this:



Cooper is now on all bottle feeds, which means no more feeding tube! They removed it yesterday. He is on a very very low setting for oxygen, which is only being used because he "thinks" he needs it...it's like a security blanket.






He is on almost 2 ounces of formula, which is being thickened to help his reflux.

All the preemie outfits are getting too small!






We were able to take all the kids to the hospital last night and get some pictures for Mother's Day.






The Drs have started mentioning him coming home! Nothing definite, but we are hoping it's soon. We miss our little super hero!