Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Getting Close



We had to dress up Drew in his Jazz uniform for game day! He was wide awake when we got back to the hospital after the game. We like to think that he knows when we are coming:) Drew is doing so awesome with just about everything. He has become a fantastic little "big" eater. He gets a little mad after his feeding when the bottle is empty and we have to entertain him so that he will forget about his desires for more milk. Drew loves hanging out in his swing and in our arms, he is getting more and more bored with his crib and we just spoil him by picking him up every time he gets fussy. Drew's slow maturing eyes are pretty much the last challenge that he has to overcome before he can come home. Today his eye doctor decided that it would be best for Drew's eyes to have another week to mature before he can come home. We are so fortunate to have such wonderful doctors and nurses who work so hard to give Drew the best quality of life possible. It is miraculous what they do for these little babies, their love and care for our little boy will always be greatly appreciated. We are getting very excited and we can't believe that he could possibly be coming home next week! We are praying that his eyes will continue to get better and mature so that he can come home soon, but after all that Drew has been through we consider ourselves extremely blessed that he has done so well and we will happily wait as long as needed. We love Drew, he continues to bring our family so much joy.

5 comments:

Tiffani said...

That's so exciting that he will be coming home soon. What a survivor! To look at how things were only a few short months ago, and where you are today, it's amazing Drew and the two of you made it through.
Congrats and looking forward to hearing when the big day will be.
Love Tiff

Anonymous said...

He doesn't only bring your family joy. :) He brings everyone that comes in contact with you or your blog joy! Thanks you guys!

Anonymous said...

I'm so happy for all of you. I'm also glad that the eye doctor has elected to keep him for further observation. They sent us home with Brianna, and 10 days later we were readmitted to the PICU for her procedure. It was heartbreaking. They wouldn't let us go back to the NICU, even though sister was still there, because she had already been sent home. We'll keep praying for Drew's eyes. I know that prayers and blessings given to Brianna helped her eyes to heal and mature okay. All our love... Carlene

amelia said...

Wow, Drew's come so far! We are just so thrilled for you guys... it will be so nice to have him home with you!

Jenn, you look gorgeous in that picture! You're such a cute Mom! You both will be such GREAT parents! We'll be praying for you & Drew! Good luck this next week! It's so great to visit your blog for updates! Take Care!

Sam & Amelia Smith

Danny, Andrea, Connor and Lizzie said...

Thinking of you guys. We will pray for Drew's eyes. Love you guys-
Danny, Andrea & Connor Heid