So tonight, I have begun this rooming in process. They wheeled my son's crib into a small, private room, unattached to any monitor, cord, or tube. I am now fully responsible for keeping up with his schedule, feeding him, changing him, checking his blood pressure and learning how and when to give his many medications. The good thing about still being in the hospital, however, is that if I have any questions, problems or concerns, his nurse is just down the hall, a simple phone call away. It is incredibly reassuring to know they are here to help me as I get adjusted to taking care of him on my own.
I can't even express how amazingly wonderful and exciting it is to finally hold my child without being attached to anything. I can cuddle with him, or walk around the room with him, and I don't have to constantly worry about leads coming detached or tubes being pulled out. I am loving every second of my time alone with him, and feeling really ready to bring him home. I just know his sister is going to adore him, and I can't wait to see them together, under the same roof!
Bethany-
ReplyDeleteI know you don't know me but I have been keeping up with your blog-I found it through another blog site and it caught my eye. I just wanted to let you know that I have been keeping you and your beautiful son and your husband and daughter as well in my prayers. I was excited to see that God has done some amazing things the last few days and that in just two short days you will get to bring your newest addition home after your stay at the hospital. I will be praying the transition goes smoothly and that his blood pressure will equal out soon so that his medicine won't even be an issue anymore.
Feel like even though we have never met through your blog that I know you as a friend and I will continue to pray for you daily.
Happy Valentine's Day! What a neat gift-mine was that our 8 year old son got baptized today! PTL
I have a blog as well Pathway to Purpose if you ever want to check it out-I haven't gotten to blog on it as much as I would like-I have 4 kiddos 11 down to almost 2 next week that keep me pretty busy but there is some things on there that would fill you in a little more about me and my life.
Hope you have a great week.
Jill Jones
I can just imagine how you are feeling right now, able to hold your precious son in your arms without attachments, and being the sole provider for his care. I cannot wait to see pictures of him with his sister. That will be a blessed site!
ReplyDeleteThank you both so much!! You have NO IDEA what it means to me to have such wonderful sisters in Christ praying for me and my family!!
ReplyDeleteJill, so nice to "meet" you! I'm so very very excited for your son!!
Happy Valentines day! <3