"Looking More Like Herself"

Hannah turned 7 weeks old yesterday and as our cousin describes it, "She is looking more like herself." She has lost much of the newborn look. She is smiling and "talking" more and more each day. We are settling into a routine (as much as possible with a new baby!) and even Radar has decided that she isn't so bad to have around!

All is Well Again

We went to the last doctor follow-up visit after all of Joni's surgeries/complications last month, and the Dr. has given the go ahead for Joni to go back to full activity. It is so wonderful to hear that all is okay, and that life is free to resume again. Joni is still "recovering" in terms of strength, and I'm glad to say that she is taking it easy and not trying to do too much. We love the ability to work from home and set our own schedules so that she can take breaks as needed. It has been a crazy month or so, but nice to know everyone is healthy...

Well...not everyone...it seems I have a sinus and upper respiratory infection. Compared to all that Joni went through, this is a "walk in the park!"

Enough of us...how about Hannah? Hannah is doing very well. Here is a picture of Hannah with our dog, Radar, trying to get in on the action:

Hannah's First Bath

As you can see, it was a traumatic experience, but Hannah survived her first bath several days ago. She's had a few since then, and hates them all! :)

Picture Post

Joni is recovering well and Hannah is doing great! Here are more pictures of our beautiful baby!

(All snuggled up in "Nanny's" blanket!)

GOING HOME

We are going home this evening!!! We get be in our own bed...at home with our newborn...no more IVs...we are both very excited. I will probably hold off on posting too much more over the next couple of days while we get used to living life, again!

Thanks so much for your prayers and support!

Up and About

Nothing much to update except that all is going very well. Joni got to take a shower this morning, which I'm sure felt wonderful! She will be doing some walking excersises today in an effort to get her mobile and strong enough to go home in a few days.

Hannah had her first doctor's appointment yesterday. She weighs 9 lbs and is 21 inches long. That puts her in the 75th percentile for her age...she's a big girl...but we already knew that. She didn't care for her shot, but was asleep by the time Nana and Papa had her back to the car.

No More Broth!

We had a restless night from the incessant beeping of the IV machines, but nevertheless, Joni is feeling better today. The surgeon visited us this morning and upgraded Joni to "Full Liquids" which is a big step up from "Clear Liquids". Hopefully, these meals will have more taste and satisfy her hunger better. The doctor also ordered some medicine to help her digestion system get going again. Overall, he was very pleased with her progress.

Hannah Jane came to visit her mommy yesterday and is as beautiful as ever. Joni got to give her a bottle and cuddle with her for a few brief hours. It was very hard to say goodbye, but Joni says that being able to hold her was worth the pain of knowing Hannah couldn't stay here. We are still looking at being here until Friday at least so that they can fill her full of antibiotics to make sure the infection doesn't return.

Well, we are about to exercise some by walking around which is a great sign. I'd better get out of the way...Joni's multiple IVs, tubes, etc, make us quite the entourage! Thanks for your prayers, and please continue to pray for a speedy recovery!