This morning Scott decided that he wanted to take Susanne out for breakfast. Scott remembered that she had recently mentioned a craving for pancakes and decided to take her to IHOP. While Scott's pancake cooking skills are world renowned, he felt that it would be more efficient to eat breakfast on the way to the hospital than to prepare the meal at home. Scott made sure to get up early enough to be able to take care of some household chores and take Susanne to breakfast without taking too much time away from their visit with Paxton.
Susanne was really excited to get to the hospital today so that Scott would have a chance to do some kangaroo care with Paxton. Unfortunately, when they got to the NICU, the nurses informed them that Paxton's PICC line had migrated again and that it would be better if Paxton stayed in his isolette to avoid further aggravation of the line. Instead, today's visit consisted of a lot of touching, talking, and watching. Scott did change Paxton's diaper and spent a lot of time getting as close as possible from the side of his isolette.
Tonight's bedtime story was called, "How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" and was skillfully read by Susanne. It was a very cute book with a lot of fun pictures that, even though Paxton couldn't see them, Scott and Susanne enjoyed very much. Susanne also found a book in the waiting room called, "It's My Heart" which explains a lot of the heart conditions that babies are born with and the procedures that doctors use to address them. Ebstein's Anomaly was clearly explained.
The visit for tomorrow is planned for later in the afternoon since the nurses said that Paxton could be held 24 hours after they insert a new PICC line. Scott and Susanne really want to get some kangaroo time in before Paxton's surgery on Monday.
Tonight Scott and Susanne went out with friends for the first time together since Paxton was born. The Neumann's assisted Scott in convincing Susanne to have her first beer since becoming pregnant. Spending time with friends was such a nice distraction from the stressful situation and was very much appreciated.
3 comments:
Scott & Susanne, I'm so glad to hear you are all hanging in there! You've all been in my thoughts and prayers this last week - especially this weekend. We'll be praying for you all tomorrow and the upcoming days. We hope Paxton's surgery goes well with a quick recovery!
I love to read this blog - it shows your faith and strength, as well as your sense of humor. Its good to see that you're in such good spirits. Rest & eat and stay strong for your handsome boy!
MaryBeth
Dear Scott and Suzanne,
I am sorry we are so behind-we only just heard about Paxton! News seems to travel a strange path in our family...
So first, Josh and I want to send our congratulations on your new addition :-)
We are so sorry to hear about Paxton's current condition and will be keeping him and you both in our thoughts throughout this trying time. Hope things move forward with surgery tomorrow and it goes well.
Much Love,
Josh and Sabrina (Lever) Walters
We will be thinking of you and praying for Paxton as he has his big day tomorrow. We certainly understand how scary it can be to turn your child over to the surgeons, but it's a necessary step toward him eventually coming home. I'm happy to see that you've been able to spend some quality time with Paxton, and with friends. We'll be stalking the blog all day tomorrow waiting for an update.
Brad, Kellie & Carter Myers (friends of Leah & Wally)
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