Brody
was born 6 weeks early due to DD's life-threatening blood pressure.
It's sad to not get to hold and cuddle a precious newborn. And LaChelle
wasn't able to go see him for 2 days until her blood pressure got
better. The next morning she got a quite look before Brody was moved to
Children's Hospital and she couldn't see him until she was released from the hospital 2
more days later. I told LaChelle Brody was just spending a little time
in his own special cocoon until it was time for him to fly out into our
arm. It was so appropriate when we walked into Children's Hospital and
the lobby was full of butterflies hovering above. Brody is "spreading
his wings" a little more each day. After 2 days at Children's he was
changed from a high tech ventilator to a smaller one. And yesterday
taken off the vent and is using just an oxygen tube in his nose. He
still has a small hole in his lungs that is almost sealed. LaChelle is
getting to go and stay as long as she wants with Brody but won't be able
to hold him until they remove the chest tube that drains the air
leaking from his lungs. I have come home and eagerly waiting for the day I can go
back once he is ready to leave his cocoon and fly! (Oh...he was 4 lbs. 6 ozs. at birth and 18 1/2 in. long! LaChelle is still having blood pressure issues and the cardiologist is running tests to determine what all is going on.)
I am so sorry to hear about her blood pressure and the early birth, but it sounds like all is progressing for Brody. Your page is so beautiful. I love the way the photo looking up creates an uplifting feeling. It will be a positive memory.
ReplyDeleteWhat a poignant image this is of the butterflies in flight symbolising little Brody´s release from the cocoon and reaching freedom to live his life with his family. You must all be looking forward to the day when he finally comes home.
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