Well, if it is in God’s plan, tonight
is our last night at home as a family of 3. Tomorrow we will bring Kylee Jo
home, as she turns one week old. I can honestly say this past week has not been
as hectic as I feared it might have been. I have been given a peace that I know
only God can me. We have been so blessed for our baby to be in amazing hospital
NICU (that her Pops helped design). The doctors and nurses have treated her as
if she was one of their own. It has also been a blessing that we live only a
few minutes from the hospital. I know not everyone with a baby in the NICU is
as fortunate.
We cannot even begin to
thank our prayer warriors enough. Just knowing that people are praying for you
and your family makes such a difference. I know that God has heard every single
prayer for Kylee Jo and for us. Just because we are brining her home doesn’t
mean the prayers have to stop!
I really cannot explain how
amazing my husband has been this week. It honestly brings tears to my eyes as I
think about all he has done for our family. From the minute Kylee Jo was taken
from our hospital room Monday evening, he knew every single detail about her
situation. Not only has been amazing with Kylee Jo and staying at the hospital
with her but he comes home and is amazing with Kolt. He has done so much around
the house and even tackled Wal-Mart with Kolt just to give me a break.
We know Kolt is going to be a great big brother but also know it will take time for him to adjust. I pray the transition will be smooth for him. He loves to look at pictures of “Jo Jo” on my phone. For anyone wondering why we call her “Jo Jo” is because that is the name Kolt has given her since I was pregnant. It melted my heart the first time he touched my stomach and said “Jo Jo”. I think he has finally realized she is not in mommy’s tummy anymore. He did so well visiting her at the hospital this week. It has been good practice for him to see her gradually.
I know our baby girl is a fighter and God has had her in the palm of His hand. We are so thankful to Him for making her strong and well. I pray that she continues to only progress from here.
We know Kolt is going to be a great big brother but also know it will take time for him to adjust. I pray the transition will be smooth for him. He loves to look at pictures of “Jo Jo” on my phone. For anyone wondering why we call her “Jo Jo” is because that is the name Kolt has given her since I was pregnant. It melted my heart the first time he touched my stomach and said “Jo Jo”. I think he has finally realized she is not in mommy’s tummy anymore. He did so well visiting her at the hospital this week. It has been good practice for him to see her gradually.
I know our baby girl is a fighter and God has had her in the palm of His hand. We are so thankful to Him for making her strong and well. I pray that she continues to only progress from here.
I
think this verse is even more fitting our baby girl now than before - “I praise
You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know
that full well.” Psalm 139: 14
