Hanna and Her Trampoline

Since the neighbors politely said that we could come to their backyard anytime and have Hanna jump on their trampoline, she has been asking everyday. While it definitely is a good time for her and we love our neighbors.. not so much fun for us at 8:00 in the morning when she asks to go jump with the fu-fu's (dogs). Then of course like any two year old, she gets a little mad , which is an understatement when we cannot go. So the new trampoline was the best $20 investment of all time. Now she can jump inside or outside and in any room in the house. It has come in real handy since it has been raining in Austin since Tuesday and we cannot take Hayden outside yet.

Hanna also figured out how to jump and pretend to talk on the phone at the same time as you will see in the video.

Hanna found her new playing place, a large toy bin with all her Dora balls. The funny thing is while Hanna is in the bin she points at what she wants to be put in the bin. Hmmm I wonder where she gets that from. She really loves Hayden, laughing when he cries (which is rare) and kissing him. Hanna is our big girl now. It is so amazing how much she has grown up in the last few weeks. Or maybe it is me realizing how little she once was. Time sure does fly.

Does Hanna Like Balloons or What?

Our good friend Brian Yacktman brought balloons by on Monday for Hanna. This video is a tribute to how much Hanna likes balloons. Thank you Brian for adding to Hanna's joyful spirit. It made our day.

Hayden's Homecoming

Hanna was so cute getting to meet her baby brother for the first time.

1st Day Home

Yesterday was a big emotional day for us all. After NICU staff rounds yesterday, Hayden was taken off all monitors and issued a discharge. Scott spent the morning checking out of the Ronald McDonald house and worked hard cleaning. The Neonatologist said that our stay was short (I don't want to think about what a long stay is) and that Hayden had recovered faster than any baby with meylo spina bifida in his memory. Praise God for answers to prayers! Hayden had the best surgeons and nurses. When we got home Hanna was sleeping taking her nap. When she woke, we recorded her reaction to introducing her to her baby brother. The video is priceless. She has been so sweet and excited.

Hayden did great his first night at home. This was also the first night that we spent with him. He ate at 1 and slept till 6am. What a good baby. He has transitioned without any problem.

NICU Day 10: Hayden is Coming Home

Today is a very exciting day. Hayden will be going home. Thank you to all the amazing doctors' and nurses for taking such wonderful care of our son. The NICU at Dell Children's Hospital is beautiful place. You don't feel like you are in a hospital. The spirit felt their is very warm and friendly. Angels are present in this place.

Yesterday Hayden had his MRI to scan his brain and spine. We will get the results today. He received a diamond star award (I just made that award up) for the first baby that they did not have to sedate during the spinal scan. He slept through the entire MRI, which was about a hour.

Also Adrienne and I were both able to coach each other and successfully pass his catheter.

Blessings to all and we give gratitude every day to our Father in Heaven for this miracle and the continued blessings that we are receiving.