Friday, January 16, 2009

Pictures!

Here are the long awaited pictures of Ethan. We thought we would start with this nice picture. It was taken earlier today before he was hooked up to his feeding tube. Ethan has been doing great today. We were able to hold him and start to change his diapers (Rick got the dirty one) and change his clothes. He is on a feeding tube as he has not developed his suck reflex yet. He is also still on IV for the Nutrition that he needs.
Here is the 1st picture after he was born. We were able to hold him here for about 20 secs before they took him to get hooked up in the nursery. It looks like a sad picture here, but everything really helped him. Great Grandma came to visit today. He was doing great so we could get her in to hold him. He is resting in his little bed here.
Here is his home until he is ready to come home. It is 80 degrees in his cuddy.
Grandma came to visit too today.
Proud daddy doing great.
Missing Jakob in the family photo, but there are way too many plugs to unplug in the nursery. It would be very hazerdous to have him there right now. He did get to look at Ethan through the window.
Just resting in his bed.
Hoping I can go home tomorrow, it would be great to sleep in my own bed. Also I miss Jakob very much. However he is having lots of fun at Grandmas.
We will continue to post through the weekend.
Thanks again for all your support. Sorry it took so long to get you pictures.
Enjoy them.
Lots of Love,
Rick, Mandi, Jakob & Ethan

4 comments:

Amy Kleinheksel said...

What a beautiful son you have there!!! We can't wait to meet him. We would love to bring a meal or 2 so please let us know if you need anything!! Take care!

Bruce and Amy

Jill said...

OH wow, he looks so good! I am happy he is eating on his own more now. Yesterday was crazy here (no school) so hopefully today I can give you a call!

Unknown said...

So cute - He is an amazing little boy. First the miracle of Jakob and now another miracle with Ethan - God is blessing you beyond imagination and will continue to bless you and be with you in the days ahead.

All Our Love,
XOXO
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Rebecca Sutton said...

So so cute. He looks very healthy! (I think he looks like his Uncle Ryan did as a baby!) Love and blessings to you all! XOXO

Bec