Ok, I know I said yesterday was awesome, but today was even more awesomer! It was so awesome that I had to make up the word awesomer! Don't get me wrong, the first time you get to hold your baby is a time you will never forget, but I was so nervous and tense, that I was not able to relax and enjoy it. I didn't know how to hold her and I didn't feel that she enjoyed it much either. But today, today was a totally different story entirely. Today I got to hold Sarah skin to skin. I got to feel her right up on my chest. Today I got to relax for 2 hours with her in my arms. All alone. Sarah was so happy that the nurse left us and as long as her heart rate and oxygen levels were stable, we were basically left alone to snuggle and bond. I got to sing to her and tell her how much Mommy and Daddy love her. She layed on me and slept the entire time. This process is called Kangaroo Care and it is supposed to simulate the womb. The baby hears your voice and heartbeat just like she did in the womb. It's has a calming effect on everyone, including me. I had to prevent myself from falling asleep! Kangaroo's sure do got the right idea. I proclaim every day a Kangaroo day!
Thanks to Grandma Rees for being there to take the pictures. These pictures were taken on a disposable camera, as I had forgotten my good camera at home. I learned my lesson and that won't happen again.Fun fact: Sarah sneezes just like mom- at least 2-6 times. For all the HAL classmates out there reading this, Mr. Koff would so give her a detention for that, just like he gave mom in 8th grade for being disruptive in class.
14 comments:
Thank you Erica. That is so beautiful. I think those pictures are in competition with the first one of Sarah without the respiration. I think he had it titled "the world's best picture." Man, this is so good for you. It must have been so hard waiting 4 weeks, but it is so sweet now!
Hi to Carol and Bob. It must have been so precious for you too, Carol.
Sending love from the McCormick Family.
Oh! the sweeetness of the moment when Momma and Sarah came skin to skin. I think I melted on the spot. It was beyond words, so....
Hi to your guys, Rosemary, Jay, Katherine, Margaret and Charlie. I love reading your comments and so appreciate your support!
A more beautiful, happy and fullfilled mother I have never seen. I'm so proud of you Erika, and your lovely mothering instict.
All my love,
Grandma Mimi
How awesome Erika!! I am so happy for you three.
hey erika
I even know of your sneezing! Wow, what an incredible week you have been having! How beautiful!
naomi
This is truly the awesomest news ever!
Can't wait to see it myself!
You look sooo happy holding your wonderful baby! I can only imagine how much love you have for her! It would have been hard to wait for so long! Now look at your reward!
It is so wonderful to witness this miracle.
great aunty ruthy
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I am trying again. Watching this happening before my eyes is something I won't forget. This is one of the most beautiful and touching experiences it is a blessing to be included in this way.
Thank you Roger & Erika for your outpouring of love.
Great Aunty Ruthy
Gorgeous pics! So happy for you Erika! OMG, her sneezes must be the cutest thing ever!
Amazing pics! Stock up on the tissues now!
michal
Wow! great pic's! that is really funny about her sneezing! Thanks for throwing in that HAL memory. Those are such great memories of such great friends. We love you Erika. HAL graduates of 97'.
hi erika, you look beautiful as a mom. i am so happy for you and your family. i keep praying for miracles for you. we are so pleased with the progress sarah is making. if she isn't an example of God's love, i don't know what is. keep in gratitude love kitty and tex (lisa and avery) hi to gramma carol
Thanks, you guys for letting us share these milestones with you! The pictures are wonderful--you look so happy, and I'm sure Sarah loves being a kanga..or is she a roo?
Love, The Martins
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