Day 21
Dear Berkley,
You are still recovering from surgery and feeling some discomfort. You were really alert this morning as we sat with you. They started your food back and your swelling is going down. You are 2lbs 4 oz now, but some of that is fluid weight. Dad and I got to give you a wipe down bath tonight and you loved it. (Dont worry we got tons of pictures and a video!) We read to you tonight and overall this was one of the best days for us. God is hearing your name over and over. I know he is working on healing your body and helping you grow.
The last few days have scared us, but you are showing us you can jump over all these hurdles that are put in front of you. We love you so much! I'm sure some of the videos from the NICU are going to make you laugh when you're older. We already have "Berkley" voices that we use and we laugh at each other.
You are still recovering from surgery and feeling some discomfort. You were really alert this morning as we sat with you. They started your food back and your swelling is going down. You are 2lbs 4 oz now, but some of that is fluid weight. Dad and I got to give you a wipe down bath tonight and you loved it. (Dont worry we got tons of pictures and a video!) We read to you tonight and overall this was one of the best days for us. God is hearing your name over and over. I know he is working on healing your body and helping you grow.
The last few days have scared us, but you are showing us you can jump over all these hurdles that are put in front of you. We love you so much! I'm sure some of the videos from the NICU are going to make you laugh when you're older. We already have "Berkley" voices that we use and we laugh at each other.
Day 22
Dear Berkley,
I have been praying specifically for your lungs. Especially now after surgery, you should start making some movement with the vent. The nurses are watching your settings as well and changing when they can. Short term goal is to get you off the vent. The more your lungs mature, the closer we are to going home. We have a long road and when I think about it July is forever away. Almost so far it hurts. We will have so much catching up to do. We may never put you down once we get home. I know Dad will be trying to get you from me. He loves you so much. One day, we will get to sit down and have a long talk about your Daddy. I hope you grow up to be just like him. He loves us so much. He is my rock. He is so strong, loving, grounded, supportive, a great hugger and even better at making me laugh, and is helping me stay sane and hopeful during this time. Your old man is something pretty special. He will always be there for you, always. Until tomorrow, I love you, Daddy loves you, and God loves you.
I have been praying specifically for your lungs. Especially now after surgery, you should start making some movement with the vent. The nurses are watching your settings as well and changing when they can. Short term goal is to get you off the vent. The more your lungs mature, the closer we are to going home. We have a long road and when I think about it July is forever away. Almost so far it hurts. We will have so much catching up to do. We may never put you down once we get home. I know Dad will be trying to get you from me. He loves you so much. One day, we will get to sit down and have a long talk about your Daddy. I hope you grow up to be just like him. He loves us so much. He is my rock. He is so strong, loving, grounded, supportive, a great hugger and even better at making me laugh, and is helping me stay sane and hopeful during this time. Your old man is something pretty special. He will always be there for you, always. Until tomorrow, I love you, Daddy loves you, and God loves you.
Day 23
Dear Berkley,
Today your feedings increased to 9mL and they are weening you down from your pain meds. Your swelling is a lot better and you are more alert. Your Oxygen is now at 40 so you are making progress. I tell you everyday how proud we are of you.
You are a gift from God that we will never take for granted. We will enjoy every minute with you. I promise to always cherish even the small moments - to be the best mother I can be - to encourage you to follow your dreams - to let you be adventurous - to let you see the world through your own eyes - to always remember what we've been through - to remind you how strong and brave you are - to tell you "I love you" a million times a day - to show you are loved - to let you grow, but to remind you will always be my baby - to share the stories of the NICU with you and others so you know where it all started and who we are so thankful for - to tell you how happy you made us from the very beginning - and to always Thank God for giving us our once in a lifetime Miracle, You.
Today your feedings increased to 9mL and they are weening you down from your pain meds. Your swelling is a lot better and you are more alert. Your Oxygen is now at 40 so you are making progress. I tell you everyday how proud we are of you.
You are a gift from God that we will never take for granted. We will enjoy every minute with you. I promise to always cherish even the small moments - to be the best mother I can be - to encourage you to follow your dreams - to let you be adventurous - to let you see the world through your own eyes - to always remember what we've been through - to remind you how strong and brave you are - to tell you "I love you" a million times a day - to show you are loved - to let you grow, but to remind you will always be my baby - to share the stories of the NICU with you and others so you know where it all started and who we are so thankful for - to tell you how happy you made us from the very beginning - and to always Thank God for giving us our once in a lifetime Miracle, You.
Sleep sweet. Grow big. Be brave. I love you.
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