Monday, November 24, 2008

another good day and more pics.....




we went to see baby layton today...he had a great night and was very happy that they doubled his milk intake! i got to hold him again which was wonderful and gave him a bottle. we toured the pediatric icu and talked to a nurse who explained to us what we can expect on the day of surgery and the days to follow. we learned all about the chest tube and breathing tube. she prepared us for what he'll look like after the surgery....he'll more than likely be puffy/swollen, eyes may be swollen shut and he will be restrained so he doesn't pull out anything. he will be given morphine and will not be in any pain at all. they will let him wake up on his own because the more rest he gets, the better.

it was a lot of information to receive in one day and i had to go have a glass of wine as soon as we left the hospital. as wednesday gets closer, the reality of it all is hitting hard. i'll be glad when it is over and we have a healthy baby boy that we can bring home!

please keep us in your prayers....we really appreciate it.

5 comments:

Brenda Eckert said...

It's so good to see you holding him! And, he looks great - so big and healthy. He's going to pull through like a champ, I just know it.

two in fourteen months said...

Layton looks so wonderful. I could not imagine how y'all feel. I will keep the Brewers in my thoughts and prayers Wednesday.

Anonymous said...

Tracie,

Layton is precious....we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!! Dawn

Anonymous said...

As I fight the tears, I want to let you know that you and your wondeful family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will watch over baby Layton and keep him safe!!!!

The Gath Family said...

I'm so happy you were able to finally hold baby Layton. I know the wires can be scary and an annoyance, but I'm so glad that he was able to get out of his 'bed' and be in his mama's arms! You look great mom! We'll be thinking about you guys tomorrow and praying for Layton.