yes they are all mine!!: 5:30 update

Thursday, April 15, 2010

5:30 update

Still on the ventilator on a very low setting. But he has not opened his beautiful blue eyes yet so we can't take him off the ventilator.. We have had some visits today from our wonderful Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Pam and our Favorite Cardiac nurse Ashley! Everyone is amazed at how well he is doing and how BIG he is! Everyone keeps talking about how CUTE/SWEET him and Cayne are! So we r just sitting here waiting to see when little man decides to open his eyes and say hello! Of course if I had open heart surgery yesterday I am not sure I would be opening my eyes yet!! I just want to crawl in bed with the little guy and snuggle and kiss him even with all the tubes/wires/alarms etc... he is still the cutest baby!! We are so proud of him and how strong he is amazes us!

2 comments:

Lauren said...: I'm keeping sweet Maccoy, you, and your family in my prayers! Hang in there! Stay positive and strong! Don't be afriad to speak up if something is wrong! **Deep Breathes**

I'm so glad things have been going well so far and fairly smoothe! :D

Sending LOTS of **Heart Hugs**!

~Lauren
(22yr. old CHD Survivor)

Blog: www.laurensheart.blogspot.com; April 15, 2010 at 6:18 PM
Anonymous said...: Maccoy - Keep on truckin' little guy! Can't wait to see that adorable smile. Just call if you need Auntie Amy to come spoil you like your brother! :)

Amy; April 15, 2010 at 6:59 PM

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The Day I Became A Heart Mother

The Day I Became a Heart Mother

One day my world came crashing down,
I'll never be the same.
They told me that my child was sick.
I thought, "am I to blame"?
I don't think I can handle this.
I am really not that strong.
It seemed my heart was breaking.
I have loved him for so long.

I will not give up on this child.
I will listen to your advice.
I will give my child any chance.
No matter what the price.
I will learn all that I need to help my child thrive.
I'll even use that feeding tube.
My child must survive!

Will he need a lot of therapy?
Will he gain the needed weight?
Please God, help me do this.
I will accept our fate.

When the monitors beep at night, it serves as my reminder.
How many parents would love that sound.
Tomorrow I will be kinder.
As another Angel earns his wings,
I run to my child's bed.
I watch him sleep for quite a while.
I bend down and kiss his head.
I cry for the parents whose hearts have been broken.
I look to You wondering why?
Oh Lord, I just can't know your ways....no matter how I try.

And yet, I trust you hold his life, and guide us through each day.
My mind says savor each moment he's here,
but my heart begs, "PLEASE let him stay"!

From pacing the surgical waiting room, to sitting by his bed. From wishing for a good nights sleep, to learning every med.
From wondering, "will he be alright?", to watching him reach out his hands.
With every smile my heart just melts, despite life's harsh demands.

For all who see that faded line.
I look to them and smile.
You see my child is loved so much.
I would face ANY trial.
That scar I trace with my finger (It's the door to his beautiful heart).
God must have known how much I'd love him (Just as He loved him from the start).

A heart mom is always a heart mom.
Now wise beyond her years.
For those who have angels in heaven,
Our hearts share in all of your tears.

Every day I will try and remember,
I was chosen for him (and no other).
I will always embrace that beautiful day.......
When I became a "Heart Mother".

- Author Unknown