Merry, Merry Christmas, Darling

So...it has begun. The beginning of the end. Sorry, movie reference slipped in there. No, Christmas has begun. Well, Jesus is with us all year but the season of Christmas has begun. We have opened presents with Nana and Grandpa Bray, Papa and Grandma Arthur, Great Granny P, Gigi and Bop, and Heather and Mike. Tomorrow we continue the fun. Actually, tomorrow is a special day b/c one year ago, I found out I was expecting a baby. It gives me a different perspective of how Mary must have felt, although she didn't have an epidural. The most amazing thing is that God gave his son away for free. I cannot imagine, especially having waited for and gone through a whole mess to get James, giving him away. I guess that shows that God loves us a whole lot. Anyhoo, on a medical update, James is doing ok. We are still doing inhaler puffs twice a day. We are off of the yucky, expensive formula. He keeps gaining weight. (try a pound a week!) I guess that is it for now. I have many more pictures to post and will gain more every day this week. Be patient, as I cannot add them all. Don't get your feeling hurt if your pic isn't up yet. My computer is slower at uploading.

not much to say

Update: James is getting better and he sounds better. The barium swallow didn't show anything conclusive. So, with the combo of the two, we are just going to continue doing what we are doing and be seen in 4 months. I am not very happy with this path but I am the only one not happy with it. Everyone else seems to think that he is definately on the upswing. I guess I just wanted to know exactly what was going on and if it will come back. The good from all of this is that we can switch back to soy formula. No more super duper expensive formula for us! That is really good news. That is it for us. Call me if you want more details, although there really aren't a whole lot to give. Peace out.

just the two of us

Howdy. We love you.

Talk to me boy...

The good news...Dr. DiSessa (cardiologist) thinks that James' heart murmur has closed already. The better news...the dr's office gave us 7 free cans of the special formula. That is a $182 savings for us. Yee Haw! The not so good news...James still sounds horrible and wheezes all of the time and we can't get seen at uk hospital for the barium swallow test until the 13th. Oh well. On the 17th James goes in for his 4 mo well-baby checkup. He will get more shots. Yuck! Adam is taking him to that appointment as I am still teaching until Wed of that week. Adam has completed his student teaching and is getting ready to turn in his class portfolio and then complete his Graduate portfolio. I am hoping that for his sake they are very similar and he can just copy. I had to stop by goodwill today to find a shirt to wear under one of Adam's blazers for school next week. The 8th grade is having the constitutional convention and we are dressing up. I had most pieces of an outfit but needed a blouse of some sort to complete my ensemble. Anyhoo, that is it for us. If you were here James would be telling you all sorts of things as he has begun vocalizing constantly. Don't worry, you'll get to hear him soon. Peace out.

Workin for the weekend

This week is pretty crazy! Adam is finishing his student teaching on Friday. Also on Friday Jamie has a cardiology appointment. We were unable to get an appt at the hospital for the barium swallow until Dec 13th. So we will have an all-day uk visit that day. The pulmonologist wants to do a follow-up the same day but they don't have any appts open so they are double-booking us. Yuck, cause that means we will be waiting! oh well. Church is about to start getting extra busy. We have our big craft auction this Sunday. That is always fun for the first 4 hrs!:) Well, I guess that is all I know. Peace out.

Gobble Gobble

Happy Turkey! As you can see, James worked hard to help the boys make cinnamon rolls. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. You may all know that Adam and I are most thankful for James, who is trully a gift from God! On a medical note, James saw the pediatric pulmonologist on Wednesday. He got a new inhaler that is much easier than making him smoke a peace pipe for 15 minutes at a time. We are going back to UK hospital this coming week for a barium swallow and followup dr's appointment. They are looking to see if the reflux is getting into his trachea. As of right now, we are continuing to treat his symptoms as asthma. B/C he is now getting a higher dose of albuterol thru the inhaler, it is making him more "hyper" or fighting sleep more. That has been an adjustment. On a happier note, I put up the Christmas tree today and ordered our cards with James' pretty face on them. Well, I guess that is it. Oh, congrats needs to go out to Jonathan and Kelley. They are ENGAGED! September 13th, 2008. Fun times.

doctor, doctor, tell me the news

Jamie went to the dr's on Fri for a follow-up from the hospital visit. We saw Dr. Blair and he confirmed for us that Jamie doesn't sound any better. Since he doesn't know what else to do, he is passing the buck to a pediatric pulmonologist? (lung specialist) up at uk in lexington. Dr. Conga had to do surgery on Dr. Blair's son many moons ago and Dr. Blair thinks he is awesome. So, Dr. Blair put in a phone call to Dr. Conga and when Dr. Conga called back he found out that Dr. Conga is going to Australia for 3 weeks to present. But, Dr. conga didn't want Jamie to wait that long w/o being seen so he is going to have an appointment this week with one of the partners. On one hand I am glad that we are getting in so soon. On the other hand it makes it seem like Jamie's issues are a little more serious that he can't wait three weeks. Anyhoo, they are supposed to call us and let us know. Dr. Conga is in the same practice as Jamie's cariologist. So, for now, we are still doing breathing treatments every 4 hours, using the super special formula and treating his reflux by elevating the bed, etc etc. We really just want to know what is wrong with Jamie. He has started crying for no apparent reason. It makes me think he is hurting somehow and we can't figure it out. Maybe after the visit with the specialist we can make it better. On another note, Adam took a praxis exam Saturday. It is the teaching certification exam that all peeps have to take. I believe it was based on teaching secondary education, grades 8-12. He thinks he did ok. He should hear back at the new year. I think that is it for us. Peace out.

peggy sue, i love you

Aunt Peg, Jamie loves his book. He was all about it, over and over again. Thanks for the book and other stuff. We love you.

Proof

See... Jamie isn't any worse for the wear. He actually discovered his reflection on the bulb above his swing.

Let the Good Times Roll

Update: Adam, James and I spent most of the day day yesterday, last night and this morning in the hospital. James was admitted yesterday at approximately 11:45ish am. Diana aka grammy had taken him for a doc's appointment at 10:30 to check up on his congestion/breathing issues. His breathing was not good in the office so they gave him a breathing treatment like the ones Adam gives him here. After the treatment James' breathing did not improve so they decided to admit him. Adam and I drove the speed limit to get there from our respective schools. I had to drive speed limit cause there was a cop behind me most of the way. Once James was admitted he was weighed, given another breathing treatment, heel pricked and fed. He was supposed to get an iv but the nurses didn't want to do it so they didn't. We didn't want him to have one either so we were happy. He is still eating, just not what he normally does which is too much anyway. James later had to have a chest xray and a real blood draw. That was awful. It was a real needle in the crook of his elbow with a mini tourniquet tied around his arm. I cried. He did too but the phlebotomist held him after and he got quiet real quick. The phlebotomist remembered him from when he was born and was getting blood drawn for the jaundice. She was so impressed by how big he had gotten. Since she last saw him he has gotten less yellow and doubled in weight. After each procedure, James perked right up. He was flirting with nurses and visitors that came in. He caught a couple of quick naps here and there. The doc, my least favorite of the whole practice, came in and really didn't give us any real info. So, we spent the night. James went to sleep pretty well and probably would have slept thru the night but the nurses said that we had to wake him up and feed or they would have to put the iv in. So we tried to wake him up but he didn't want to eat. That wasn't fun. This morning the doc who was Adam's pediatrician was on call. He examined James, asked a lot of questions and came up with a game plan. Since all of James' test results were excellent, he doesn't have an "illness". But, the breathing issue has been going on for awhile. He believes that there is another culprit behind it. He thinks that possibly James is allergic to something, therefore causing lung junk/asthma. First I have to remove all candles from the house. Second, we are going to try a hypoallergenic formula. The doc thinks that maybe the allergy is allowing James to stay ill. We are going to try this. If it solves the problem, gravy. If not, we will try adjusting something else. The only issue is that this special formula is crazy expensive. Oh well, I hope this works. We should know in the next couple of days if it works. We continue breathing treatments every four hours. The daycare said that they would do it when he is there. Twice a day he gets another medicine. I think that is everything. I am still feeling not so good myself. Adam is still blowing his nose/sneezing too. I am planning on spending some of today and the weekend sanitizing the house. Pray that we can find the allergy culprit. Peace out.

sweet nothings

Heather Burson: BABY WHISPERER

I am sure that you did not know this but my best friend of 14 years has a magic baby touch. All she had to do was rock James once or twice and "whisper" to him and he was out like a light. I am not sure if she is for hire, but I'll remember her powers forever!

an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

By the way, that is not true. Our family is sick with allergy/cough/wheezing/fever. It is just a good time. BTW, I redid the shutterfly link so that it works. I won't stay on long, just giving a quick update. Peace out. These pics are from James' dedication.

Crazy

Hi peeps. Revisit http://hyattfamily2.shutterfly.com/ for updated pics. The password is Adam with a capital A. So, another week; another observation for Adam. He doesn't have to worry about them cause he is his observer's favorite student. I am currently quite busy at school dealing with alternate assessments for students. They are involved and pointless, they don't even get scored by teachers! For more info, just call me and I can give you all sorts of examples of how the education system is crazy. On a good note, our spec ed deprt got a new reading program that is very beneficial. We will hopefully get to begin at the new year. James is getting chunkier daily. He likes to visit with people and smile and coo at them. We believe he is trying to get some teeth. I know it is early but there is a white bump on his gum and he started screaming last night and would not stop until be put some baby ambisol on it. Then he was okay. So, who knows, maybe he is going to be a toothy kid! That is it for our update. Leave some comments so that I know you all are looking at this thing.

We Love Lobsters!

Do You Hear What I Hear

James' breathing has improved tremendously according to Dr. Chase. We are to continue the breathing treatments. But, while he was checking, Dr. Chase found a double ear infection. So, James is now on medication for that. Even though I am sure he feels bad, James is still acting like his happy self, cooing and gooing. Tomorrow is the youth halloween party. You will see some great pictures of us as a family, salt, battery, lobster and all. Interesting, you say...what do they have in common? You'll have to stay tuned. Peace out.

I Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Here we are with our friends. Well, we don't feel good and we are tired. But, hopefully we will start feeling better. The doctor put James on a breathing treatment cause he is congested/coughing/wheezing. James isn't acting unhappy, he is just showing symptoms. His little breating mask is a fish face. Kinda cute if he didn't fight us so hard to do the treatments. I will update as soon as I know more info. It was good to see Knoxvegas peeps this weekend. Way to go Andrew! James' Uncle Andrew scored his first touchdown. We loved it!

I'm a Big Kid Now

So James is two months old now. He went to the doctor and got his first set of vaccinations. He cried and then continued crying b/c he was hungry. James weighs 11.5 lbs and is 21.5 inches long. That puts him in the 50th percentile of weight and the 10th percentile of length. So he is going to be short and fat, oh well! In this picture you see that he is developing his sense of current events at a young age. He enjoys looking at the newspaper with his daddy! Yesterday James, Adam and I went to Covington to visit the Buns family. Little Eli Buns is one month old. He and James had a great play-date sleeping near each other. We are all off to Knoxville tomorrow. We will be visiting everyone there for a little while. That is it for us. Love to all. Go CATS beat Florida!

Candy Rain

James went to the cardiologist and since he is still gaining weight and thriving there is nothing happening on that front. We go back to the cardiologist in two months. At six months we do another echocardiogram to see how big the murmur is. He gained almost 3 pounds in a month and is up to 11 lbs 3 oz. Next week we are both on fall break and will be spending most of our time showing our little guy off to people who have yet to see him.

it's my party I can cry if I want to

Check out Baby James and his girlfriend, MacKenzie. At the party he was making eyes at her from across the table. What a flirt. James just wishes he had a mini mohawk like MacKenzie. He is still sporting the old man hair-do...growing around the sides and the back. None on top!

I'm a Big Kid Now

Look at how much I have grown! My Mommy is just amazed and she can't wait to see how much I weigh at my next doctor's appointment on Friday. I'll tell her to put it in her blog post.

monday, monday

Well, it is Monday. James and I survived our first week of school. Everyone at his daycare said how cute and sweet he was and then added how gassy he can be. Yes, I know this information. I have smelled it. So, I am at home this week, hoping to get caught up on housework and making dinner and getting a haircut. James will be going to the daycare a couple days this week to help me get some of these things accomplished. Adam gets observed for the second time on Wed. I believe this is the last in-person time he is observed and now he has to video record a lesson and self-assess and then turn it in. He has been spending many a spare moment reading or finding info. Just a reminder, James' baby dedication is on Sunday October 28th at 10:30 in the morning. Adam ordination service is a 6pm that evening. I believe that is it for us. This picture is a perfect example of how cousing Lillie loves her James!

its adam's family, snap snap

don't you love my scary face!

go back to high school...

Our first day of school! We survived with minimal tears, at least on his part. Actually he only cried when I picked him up. (it was time to eat) My 45 min drive helped me get dried up. Then the craziness that ensued at school kept my mind busy. So, we did it. We are both home and happy. Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts, I needed them badly. Peace out. BTW, please vote on our poll.

On, on U of K

Warning! Update! Exciting News! James' baby dedication is going to be Oct 28th at the 10:30 service. You need to be there. Also, Adam's deacon ordination is going to be that night on the 28th at either 6 or 7pm. You need to be there too. So, the 28th is going to be an extra exciting day. You know that James will have the perfect outfit for both events!

So, the Cats play tomorrow. Too bad it is only on p-p-v. Oh well. Adam needs to be writing lesson plans anyway. I am trying to finish up last minute details around the house, although I am not really in a bind, I only go back to work for one week and then I am back home for two. Then life really gets wacky. My peeps from eminence gave me a wonderful shower. It was good to see everyone, especially K$. James and I got some good loot, including teething rings, slippers, blocks, a massage (for guess who), hooded towel, walmart card, clothes and the coolests little diaper garbage bag dispenser so that I can put the dirty diapers in something that smells good before I throw them in some unsuspecting person's trash can. James' halloween costume is official, he is going to be a lobster. For those that know, I have a crustacean (spelling) thing so this costume was perfect. You know that there will be lots of pictures and video of that. I am working on getting video clips on the site, I bought the cable from best buy, I just have to have the time to do it. That is it for now.

Halelujah

It is true! We have childcare! Yee-Haw! No, it is not Uncle Rende as pictured, it is a daycare/preschool called Great Beginnings. A friend at church takes her son there and told me they had one spot in their infant room. Adam and I went to see it and really liked it. It is very well organized and has been in operation for 8 years. They moved into their current location b/c they just keep growing. It costs $120/wk, which is standard for Frankfort. So, good news! Adam is being observed by his g-town professor next week. Pray that he can get his lesson plans written and revised. Adam said that she is nice, so even if she doesn't like his lesson plans or what he does, she won't be like the mean man that observed me from g-town. Well, James and I are going to be off later to Eminence for our baby shower. He is looking forward to having a bunch of women oooh and aaah over him. He enjoys it for sure!

Monday Monday

Happy Monday from Kari and James. Actually James is sleeping in his swing right now, giving me a chance to post a new item and possible take a shower. We'll see how long this nap lasts! We are going today to visit Peaks Mill, the school that I worked at two years ago. A special happy birthday goes out to April, whe had a birthday yesterday that we celebrated at o'charleys. James slept thru the party. I am not sure what all James and I are going to do this week, our last week alone together. We do have a baby shower to attend in Eminence, but other than that, who knows. James and I will keep you updated about our adventures of course. BTW, way to go CATS!

yesterday

Yes, yesterday James turned 5 weeks old. He is such an old man! I sent the birth announcement into the paper so it should be appearing sometime. It will be in the Frankfort State Journal. James attended his first soccer game last night. Western Hills, Adam's alma mater, played Woodford Co, Adam's student teaching assignment. We had fun. My Eminence people are throwing us a shower this Wednesday. It will be good to see everyone. I am thinking of going up there early because at the early release the staff is looking at the state test scores from last year. I am sure that no one will mind if the baby is there.

lullaby and goodnight

Sundays are still nap time!

If You Could Only See

More pictures have been added to shutterfly! Another collection has been created. The address is http://hyattfamily2.shutterfly.com . The password is Adam. FYI, shutterfly is a reliable tool to order pictures, so if you like the prints online you can order them and have them mailed to you. Just don't let your dog eat the package. (Rufus) No, he didn't eat the picture package, the ate the birth certificate package. James' birth certificate has a big tooth hole in the middle of it! Oh well. Peace out.

Happy Birthday to James

Well, it is James' one month birthday tomorrow. We are happy to announce that he is "chunking up" as the cardiologist said yesterday. In the month since he was born he has gained over two pounds. You heard me, James now weighs approximately 8 lbs and 10 oz! I knew he would make a comeback. Speaking of cardiologist, many of you know that James was born with a heart murmur or however you spell it. It was examined by ultrasound in the hospital and we were told it was no big deal and would heal itself in a year. Well, when we went to see the cardiologist from UK, he thinks that it is bigger than we have been told, but don't panic. He said that since James is gaining so much weight so quickly, the hole in the heart obviously is not affecting him. We go back in one month for another check-up and then we will go every 6 months for checkups. The cardiologist did think that it would take longer for the hole to close up than we had been told. He thinks it will close by itself when James is in early adolescence. So, the moral of the story is that weight gain can sometimes be very beneficial! Other than that, James and I have been working out. We go walk at the capital, especially since it has been much nicer weather. James has also started to sleep in his crib in his nursery. We have a very nice mobile and waterfall soother that help him relax. On the subject of a sitter, we are still looking. I have some names and places to call this week to ask about openings. Enjoy the pictures. I will be posting another album on shutterfly for all to view soon. BTW, GO CATS! BEAT L-VILLE! Go VOLS!

Money Money Money, Money!

Yes, you heard me. Mrs. Karen Money made a highly anticipated visit to the hyatt family home. We had a great visit and ate some good chow. Adam, James and I ate at Carino's last Thursday where we had great service. (thanks Kelley) It was wonderful to get out and enjoy a meal. Actually, Adam and I enjoyed it. James slept through it. So, I have set my going-back-to-work date. Oct 1st I will be returning to the big E for one week. Then I have two weeks off for our fall break. Adam's fall break occurs the second week of my fall break. It is kinda nice. We currently do not have a sitter for James, but are working on it. Hopefully we can announce that info soon. It has been weighing on me for sure. Please pray for that situation. By the way, James and I ventured out together today to Lexington. We had a great time, I was just nervous about his crying. So, hopefully I will get more brave about going out. That is it for us. Peace out.

Splish Splash

James is three weeks old! He visited with Nana and Grandpa Bray and then emptied his stomach contents all over the couch, himself and me. So we needed another bath. This is what we look like preparing for our bathtime. You'll notice the ultra cute burp cloth hanging from the changing table. Ms. Wendy gave that to us, and it has the cutest hippo embroidered on it. She gave us another one that has James' monogram on it. I believe her daughter Julie (who I went to school with) embroidered them. Anyway, back to the story, James actually didn't cry through the entire bath which was a first. I won't say he enjoyed it though.

We are family

We made a mistake. Instead of Daryl as a middle name, we should have used Fussy. No, Daryl is the right choice. James is just having an off day, or two. According to one of our baby guides, this is pretty normal as he is experiencing a growth spurt at this time. He also wants to eat constantly, which isn't bad except that means I can't do anything else. Hopefully we will get our schedules resolved soon. Okay, enough complaining. He is wonderful. Many of his 0-3 months clothes are now starting to fit. His arms and legs are still skinny but starting to plump up and crease a bit. Adam has discovered that James enjoys being swung (is that a word?) from side to side. Any other James-ish tidbits you ask? Well, he still hates being naked and cries during most every diaper change. One last thing for all you pregnant/just had a baby ladies reading this. Dr. Brown's bottles are the best, especially at 3:30 in the morning with your husband holding it for your baby.

Get us to the church on time

James went to church for the first time this morning. He slept through the service, along with some other people I observed around the sanctuary! Everyone wanted to see him and we tried to accommodate; we however were not ready to let everyone hold him. It was nice to be back in a place where we are loved and taken care of by many many people. James' girlfriend, MacKenzie, did not make it to church today. Hopefully they will be dedicated together in one of the upcoming Sundays. We will post that date in case people want to come to that. For all that do not know, MacKenzie was born three days after James but her momma and I were in the hospital at around the same time. We were hoping that would happen; it was just earlier than expected. We are going to meet with a potential sitter for James soon. Please pray that this works out because we have heard wonderful things about this woman and we really want James to go there. FYI, waking up an hour earlier than usual to get to church on time was not enough. Next week we will rise an hour and a half earlier.

Namesake

Tomorrow the 31st is a special day. Daryl Hyatt, James' Papaw, passed away six years ago on this day. To honor him, we suggest that everyone book a skin cancer screening and everyone take a moment to reflect on your spiritual walk. We believe as Daryl did that you must have a personal relationship with God to go to Heaven when you pass. If you have questions about who God is or how to have a personal relationship with Him, please ask. Even when he was suffering Daryl was not overtaken by anxiety, instead he prayed this prayer that our minister of music made into a song.

When Hard Times Come

O Lord, when hard times come

Help us turn and seek Your face.

O Lord, when hard times come

Helps us learn to trust Your grace.

Lord, You are My Rock and my Salvation.

You're my Refuge and Strength in times of need.

Lord, Your power is perfect in my weakness

and Your grace is sufficient for me.

-Daryl Hyatt

James thanks you for taking a moment to reflect on matters that were important to his Papaw and important for his family. In addition, if you have the chance, please pray for peace for Diana, Adam, April and the family.

Dr, Dr Give Me the News

Our doctor's visit went very well today. We did not see Dr. Chase, but that is okay. James has grown 1/2 of an inch taller, his head has gotten a 1/2 of an inch bigger and he has gained 8 oz in 8 days. James is wonderfully on track, just in a lower percentile for weight and height. The doctor we saw asked us how tall we were; I am glad he did not ask how much we weigh. James did learn a new trick this morning: burping up entire contents of stomach at once after eating. That trick is really special, especially on Mommy and her clothes! Otherwise, all is well. Until next time...

As Time Goes By

James and I are trying to have a good time while Adam is at school. We enjoy such activities as diapering, eating and trying to get some sleep. Thankfully, I have not been annointed during a diaper change, but I am sure my time is coming. Adam has been very helpful during the night by taking a wide-awake James and allowing me to get some sleep. The boys go lay on the couch and enjoy some male bonding. I am not sure what makes James be wide awake at 4am but hopefully he will outgrow that! While James has been filling out more in the face, his regular sized clothes still don't fit. I am hoping they fit better soon because now he is getting too big for his preemie outfits. Either way, the kid has a lot of clothes and some good looking shoes. That is our latest update. We'll post again tomorrow with the results of his two-week checkup with Dr. Chase!

Work

Today was my first day of student teaching, and while I hated leaving Kari and James at home, I was pretty excited and a little nervous about my first day. I did little other than introduce myself to the students and observe the classes of the teacher I will be working with, but it was fulfilling and tiring at the same time. I am very excited to be working with a teacher who is very good at what he does and shares a similar perspective with me on how history should be taught. I was also supposed to begin my class at Georgetown today, or so I thought. After looking at the college calendar online to find out when my on campus class began I made the trip to Georgetown. Halfway there, I had to take a detour all the way over to Midway to get on the interstate because 460 was closed. After taking the detour as fast as I safely could, I arrived at my classroom right at the starting time of 4:50 to find an empty classroom. It turns out that while undergraduate classes began today, graduate classes don't start until next week. So after a long day at school, I wasted a little over an hour driving back and forth the long way to Georgetown. Sometimes God has interesting ways of teaching us things; I think he's trying to make me realize how much I need to work on my patience.

Strike a Pose

Hey guys. All of our photos have been put into a collection on shutterfly. The address is http://hyattfamily.shutterfly.com . The password is Kari. Make sure you use a capital K. This way you can see all of the pictures we have so far. I am sure the collection will continue to grow. Peace.

Back to life, back to reality

Today is our last day of being home as a family. It has been nice to settle down and James has been nice enough to sleep for about 3.5 hours to let his momma nap and daddy do more laundry. I believe that Adam has done more laundry in the last week than he has in his entire life. Thank you to Susan for making the curtains in the nursery. She and Adam hung them up yesterday and they just add the perfect touch. Included is a picture for your enjoyment. Kristy left this morning to go back to Philly and her brood. Thanks to Dale for letting us have her for awhile. James goes back to the Dr's this Thursday for his two week checkup. I guess that is the news. I might write tomorrow night to let you all know how Adam's first day of student teaching went. Pray for lots of sleep tonight!

Life goes on

We have started forming a routine now. Well, at least a routine until Adam begins student teaching on Monday. Then James and I will have to make our own routine. Adam also has his first class on Monday night at Georgetown. He will be a very tired guy. My sister Kristy is in town, she has been holding the baby, taking pictures and video. James had his first official sponge bath this morning. The first unofficial sponge bath was not very successful. The good news we have is that James' bilirubin levels continue to go down and so we do not have to have any more blood drawn at the hospital! His jaundice is barely noticeable. Thanks to all that have been praying for a quick recovery for James. Also, thank you to all of you who have sent/prepared food for us. We really appreciate it.

Tanning Bed Baby

Well, James has his own special tanning bed to help break up his jaundice. The only bad part is that he HATES it! He starts screaming when we put him in it. So, we are working on some different techniques to get him to enjoy the bed. Otherwise, he is putting on about an ounce in weight a day and seems to be thriving. We only get about 10 minutes of open-eye time a day, but when they are open you just kinda melt. He is awfully cute if I do say so myself.

I really like my swing!

Home Sweet Home

We are home! Adam, James and I came home at about 1:30 today. More of my family were here to help us pack our stuff from the hospital to the house. Thank you to them and those who helped us while we were in the hospital. I would start naming them but I am sure I would forget someone. My brain is still not functioning fully. By the way, if I said any strange things to visitors in the hospital, sorry. I am just now realizing how whacky I was on all of the medicines. So, James has jaundice, actually a higher level that is getting monitored by the pediatrician. We have to go have more blood work done tomorrow and will let you all know what is going on. Thanks to all for the prayers and good thoughts.