Wyatt's first road-trip!

I guess the trip is over, but the journey is just beginning…

Congratulations “Daddy”…so many people said it, but the most moving was when my “Daddy” looked into the eyes of his paranoid 33 year-old Son and uttered those words 15 minutes after Wyatt’s birth. It wasn’t the Hallmark moment I’d envisioned and was anything less than perfect. After I shut down the video camera, I had to explain that Wyatt was being taken immediately to the NICU.

Here we are 60 hours later: approximately 20 feedings and God only knows how many sticks, pokes, and diapers our little guy has been through. However, he’s here, he’s healthy, and he’s going home with us!

I’m writing this blog as we’re waiting on the doc to come give him the final blessing for discharge.

We didn’t know on November 15^th when Maggie went into pre-term labor if we’d ever see this day or what was in-store. It’s hard to believe that chapter is closing and a new one is beginning.

We have received so many gifts and so much support. This next comment is not meant to diminish any of those in any way, but it warrants much more than a mention in this blog.

Dan and Brooke Brand have become close friends of ours through the small group that we host for our church. They have two adorable little girls Sammie and Natalie. They also are amazingly talented people. Last night I got a pop-up notification on a Facebook feed and through their business Brand Photodesign, they had posted a very moving blog with Maggie’s maternity pictures. I was lucky enough to be in a few and I’m not real hard to pick out! The pictures are amazing as are their words. Here is the link: http://www.brandphotodesign.com/ . I cannot express how much this meant to us, we were both in tears and they documented a beautiful time in our lives.

Now, it’s time for the “journey’ to begin which starts with Wyatt getting to meet all the wonderful people who invest in us on a daily basis.

If you’ve ever wanted to see a tattooed guy cry, well this is the time. Maggie has hormones as an excuse. I on the other hand attribute the tears to joy – of a God that’s provided more than I deserve, of a beautiful wife and son, of this overwhelming sense of gratitude to all who care for us.

In amazement,

Chris

35 weeks, Ice, and Yarn

I'm hoping you read the title and asked yourself what those three things have to do with each other...

Here is the answer: Probably nothing if you live outside of our home.

Maggie and Wyatt are 35 weeks along today! The plan is for her to go off meds and bed-rest next Tuesday and as you can guess - she's a little anxious. We had to go into the labor and delivery triage on Friday night because her contractions were more intense and painful and the meds in her pump weren't active enough. Personally, I swore we were gonna have a baby that night - but, we didn't.

Ice: I'm over it but apparently it's not done with us. In case you're reading this outside of the Mid-West or the East Coast - we've been hit with about an inch of ice with more ice on the way and some snow to go on top of it all. Not fun however, it is allowing me to post this blog update while I'm boycotting the downstairs tv due to a girl movie.

Yarn: My wife knits. I did not know that until last week. However, she's made several nice things for Wyatt and I'm encouraging her to put up an Etsy site. Maybe one day I'll score a hat or a sleep-sack of my own.

I've had some great interviews the past few days and am waiting to hear back about scheduling each of the next rounds. I'm still accepting leads though - so if anyone know of anything feel free to email me!

That's our world for now! And, much like most of yours - we're anticipating warmer weather.

For the record, I'm anticipating the next blog update will be a birth announcement. I think he'll be here much sooner as opposed to later. His mother on the other hand, does not.

Stay warm!

Chris