It's easy to focus on the chubby cheeks and rounded tummy of DJ today, but neither Barry or I take this for granted. He started off as such a little guy, we're thankful to God for every pound he gains, for his incredible health, and yes, even for the often sleepless nights we experience these days. I was the gatekeeper at the hospital, limiting visits so that our family would have an opportunity to bond. The gates are now lifted (smile) and visitors are welcome to visit us at 1235 D! These photos show our guy in the early days and weeks of his life....
Born at 29 weeks, DJ was pretty tiny at birth. Barry and I gave him "Kangaroo Care" in the hospital, skin on skin time that gave us all time to bond. Holding a 2.8 pounder is pretty amazing...
Of course, hospital visits were a family affair...a sweet nurse took this first family photo.
This shot looks scary...and as a new parent, you better believe we were scared. But he was fine, the contraption over his face is his CPAP machine - used by adults who have sleep apnea - this tiny machine helped open DJ's lungs, making breathing easier on his premature lungs. Before we knew it, both Barry and I were pro's at managing around the various wires that monitored him.
DJ alternated between the CPAP and a canula. Here you see the canula in his nose that gave him a boost of oxygen. I love the way he looks like he's waving...
By this shot, DJ was on his way home. This photo was taken hours before his baby shower on February 25th. He came home the next Thursday.
Born at 29 weeks, DJ was pretty tiny at birth. Barry and I gave him "Kangaroo Care" in the hospital, skin on skin time that gave us all time to bond. Holding a 2.8 pounder is pretty amazing...
Of course, hospital visits were a family affair...a sweet nurse took this first family photo.
This shot looks scary...and as a new parent, you better believe we were scared. But he was fine, the contraption over his face is his CPAP machine - used by adults who have sleep apnea - this tiny machine helped open DJ's lungs, making breathing easier on his premature lungs. Before we knew it, both Barry and I were pro's at managing around the various wires that monitored him.
DJ alternated between the CPAP and a canula. Here you see the canula in his nose that gave him a boost of oxygen. I love the way he looks like he's waving...
By this shot, DJ was on his way home. This photo was taken hours before his baby shower on February 25th. He came home the next Thursday.
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