Thursday, June 25, 2009

Together At Last

We don't have very much time to post too many pictures, but hopefully these will hold you all over and explain why have little to no time...Daniel has been discharged and is with us! We were told it could be mid-week, but didn't really believe it and then while Brian was visiting yesterday they said, "Are you ready to take him home?" Crazy! So here we are! Daniel still has a feeding tube, so we have to offer him a bottle at each feeding for 20-30 minutes. He usually takes between 5 and 15 ml. After 30 minutes, we give the rest of the milk into his tube. We are praying his strength will grow and his ability to suck will take off. We are praying also he puts on weight after his surgery (remember, he didn't have milk for over 5 days of his new little life, poor guy)! Joseph is doing great and eats ALL THE TIME. I call him my chunka chunka! Nolan never ate this much, so its really bizarre to me, but I don't mind at all! Nolan is very excited, maybe too excited and wants to be involved with everything. This afternoon he came running into the kitchen to gleefully tell me, "Mommy, Jofes peed on me! And he peed on Daddy, too! That's so funny!" Brian and I are a tired pair, but feel blessed beyond words and continue to be grateful for your thoughts, prayers, and love.

Re-united after 12 days: Our three boys! Joseph, Nolan and Daniel. Doesn't it look like Joseph and Daniel are waving?

9 comments:

Genest Family said...

Awesome pictures, Sam! So glad to hear you are all together ~ give them all kisses for me!

Keelee said...

So cute!!! So happy for you guys!

liz said...

Big, huge smile. Big warm heart. So incredibly happy for you guys. These boys of yours are just perfect and so very handsome. Lots of prayers, hugs and love, the Sauciers

QuernsClan said...

Sam~ they are beautiful! God is awesome and we are continuing to pray for you guys!

Susan said...

They are all beautiful! I am so happy that you are all together now~ Love and hugs, Grammy Susan

Kim and Matt said...

Yay! I'm so happy for you to have your family together at last. The boys are absolutely adorable and man do they look like Nolan when he was born! :) We miss you guys so much and are sending prayers and warm thoughts your way. Love you all!

Becky said...

So happy for you and will definitely keep you all in our prayers!!! Your 3 boys are all precious!

Bengela said...

congratulations! looks like you need to update your blog layout now too...you know, in all your free time ;0)

Dawn said...

Sam- the boys are adorable... all 3 of them! if you are still in town and up for a visit I'd love to see you all! I also understand if things are too hectic.