So today is day 14 for Bryce. This is a huge accomplishment for us. We never thought we'd get this far.
So far it has been an incredible ride. Everyday is something new. Either Bryce is having a good day or a bad day. We have had an equal amount of both. He's gone from really bad to really good to really bad again...... Right now we are kind of in between. He is on the conventional vent which is better than the HI-Fi, but he is on very high settings and could go back on the Hi-Fi at any moment. Lets keep our fingers crossed that he will stay on the conventional or even better will go the next step which I believe is CPAP... We'll see. He also has a few other "issues" that I am hoping will turn into nothing. Tomorrow is going to be a pretty stressful day for me, Bryce is having another head ultrasound (3rd one) to follow some "areas" that are not perfect in his brain and he is also having another echo (3rd one also) to follow up on his heart defects and to see if his PDA has closed... Pray that these tests come back clear.
I am going to post some pictures and try to keep them updated so everyone can see him... As you will see is the most handsome boy I know. (I'm a little partial)
Go Patriots!!!
Finally Football season!
Cute
Look at my muscles!
No Oxygen!
So who does he look like????
VAPO THERM!!!!! Yipee!!!
Look at me I'm on VapoTherm now! You can see my fat cheeks!
July 5, 2007
First day no oxygen...
Apnea study
On Monday 7/2/07We participated in an Apnea study for UMass Medical School, it is a study to try to prevent apnea in preemies.
Colee holding Bryce
Faythe Holding Bryce
We're home!
Fist time trying out the carseat before going home
Cute!
Daddy and Bryce
Finally I remembered to take a picture!
Sleeping...
Just to get an idea of how small Bryce is, that is my hand and its almost twice the size of him. This pic is from last week.
2lbs. 11.6oz.
Coming out for my first tubbie!
My first Tubbie
Anne (bryce's nurse) Putting him in the tubbie for the first time
The Mommy Massage!
Ahhh... This is the life!
Mmmm... Fingers!
Mohawk!!!!
Anne not only gave Bryce his first tubby, but she also gave him his first Mohawk!
I'm only the cutest baby EVER!
Mad??? What gave you that idea?
Peek-A-Boo
So in this game what comes after you put your hands over your eyes???
Bryce trying to pull out his breathing tube
Is this thing really NECESSARY??
Bryce holding onto a toy instead of his breathing tube and pulling it out!
Mom pretty sure you should have someone else take the picture and not try to do it yourself!
Just Me and My Mom!
May 8, 2007
Even on bad days I'm still so Cute!
Please NO MORE PICTURES!
Would you stop with the camera already!
Clean blankets, clean bum what more can a boy ask for??
Boy am I tired!
Changing my Bed
Mom gets to pick me up while my nurse changes my bed
Happy Birthday Mommy!
First time I ever got to hold Bryce
Best birthday gift a mom could have aked for.
11 comments:
HI Erika,
I just wanted to let you know that I am praying for Bryce and all of you. I am thinking positive. He is a cute little boy.
Hang in there and take care.
Susan
Erika, you did a great job with the website. It is an excellent idea. I want you to know that we are all very proud of the way you and Steve are handling this very challenging situation you are faced with. Can't wait until Bryce is out of the hospital!!!!!
Dad
Hi Erika,
It was good to come back from vacation and get the good news from your Mom that Bryce is doing well. I thought of you both a lot while I was gone. God bless you both and hang in there. This site is a great idea....GOOD JOB!
Mary
Hi Erika,
I love your website! As I read the info and stared at the pictures, I cried. You know me…that’s what I do! I especially love the picture of you and Bryce on your birthday…the one where you are literally glowing with happiness. Big Steven and I will keep praying for You, Stevie, and Bryce. We also keep the girls in our prayers. Keep your faith…that’s what has gotten you this far and it will get you through. We will pray for the day when you bring Bryce home and you glow with happiness again.
Love - NenNen
Erika and Steve,
What a little angel. He is so cute, i can not believe all the hair that he has. I love the picture of you two and of him sucking his thumb. Tell him that we are all thinking about him and cant wait to meet him! Love KIM
Hi Erika and Steve! What a great idea this site is!Love it! WOW, he has grown noticably since we have seen him on day two. The photos are great. Happy Birthday Girl!
You are in our thoughts and prayers constantly.
Love, Kim & Ted
Hi Honey,
Nela and I are thinking about you, Steve, and the baby every minute of every day. Love you very much and our prayers are with all of you.
Love
Uncle Kent
Hi Erika
I'm a friend of your dad's.
I know what your going though have a 2 lb6 oz baby myself born in 2002
13 weeks early. today you would never know she was a premmy. and i'm sure Bryce will do just as well.
Are preyers go to Bryce and your family.
Arthur
he is so cute!
and good luck
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