5 Days Old

10-14-15

~ 5 days old~

Another day that I will never forget.



I held Braylin in my arms for the very first time on Thursday. There are no words to describe or explain the passion felt for this little angel of ours. She's a miracle from God.  I felt a rush of emotion like I've never experienced in my life:

LOVE





Thursday- We happened to walk in NICU right as the doctor was stepping in. His report was short and sweet again (which is good!!). They increased her feedings, decreased the amount given by IV, and she was doing great. Exactly words that a momma wants to hear. My mother popped off and asked when I'd get to hold her... AND HE SAID, "I'll make an exception today. You can hold her today!".  My heart must have stopped for a second. It took a few minutes to get her wires/cords situated, but the nurse grabbed a rocking chair, blankets, and a pillow to prepare for the big moment. Because I'd be holding Braylin under my shirt and against my skin for the next hour or so. I couldn't believe it!  They call this "Kangaroo Care". Skin to skin touch with momma/daddy is supposed to be great for a preemie baby. I sat with her against my chest for an hour and a half. She just lay against my skin and slept so peacefully. I knew it... we were meant to be!!!!   Every once in a while, her little hands would rustle against my chest. She even opened her big blue eyes for us a couple of times. We rocked and talked and rocked and just breathed each other's air. Only God could arrange for such a special moment.

Nobody could have prepared me for such a special gift. I love her.





Holding my Bray-Bray!



It's always hard leaving the hospital, but I call the nursery at night before bed and check on her and again when I wake up. I can call as often as I want, actually. The nurses are all AMAZING and share any news... even if its a poopy diaper (which is a very big deal!). I wake up looking forward to seeing my Bray and I've never been so proud as I am to be providing the FOOD SOURCE! ha ha!

 They've increased her feedings and they have turned her bubble down. She may get to lose her Cpap soon. She's a little thing, but she's doing everything she's supposed to be doing and more. I'm a proud mama!! She's got a lot of growing and maturing to do, but she's off to a great start.

We continue to pray that God will give strength to baby Braylin and speed her health up to the point where she can come home to momma and daddy. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WHO CONTINUE TO PRAY for our family. We are blessed.

Braylin and her "Aunt Bean" (my sister)



Braylin and Nonnye (my momma)

10-15-10

Daddy went to visit Braylin! He's still a little scared to touch her because she is so very tiny, but he did a GREAT job taking her temperature today. She loves her Daddy. 



Daddy taking Braylin's temperature for the first time




Daddy's Hands...