Monday, May 12, 2008

My Mother's Day present did not consist of cards, roses, or breakfast in bed. It didn't consist of anything that money could buy. It was actually the best gift ever. I got poopy diapers for my Mother's Day present. Of course, they are disposable.

Okay, now that I got raised eyebrows and all the mom's out there are thinking I am completely insane. The poopy diaper was exactly what I wanted. I have been dreading what we thought was the inevitable - surgery. Hunter has been having problems with his stomach and intestines. We thought after the bowel perforation healed, he created an obstruction. Air was building up in his intestines and would not move anywhere. X-ray after X-ray it showed the same thing - no movement, just air. This was ultimately leading to the doctors discussing Hunter's transport to U of M, tests, and surgery.

Gosh, U of M is a great hospital. But, I didn't want to move. I didn't want to worry about surgery. I prayed every day. This is proof God answers prayers. The specialists were convinced he had an obstruction. They were preparing his transport. Then, for mother's day...poopy diapers. Oh my!!! This is a good sign. But, because everything isn't black and white Hunter isn't in the clear. Hunter may have a narrowing in his intestines. The only way we will know that if it they start to feed him. So, that word came up today. If things look good tomorrow, they might start feeds. This is the next thing for me to worry about. Micro Preemies do not take to well to feeding. Remember, they aren't supposed to be here yet. This is a bumpy road. But, nothing that God can't do. He still remains Hunter's #1 Physician.

We just have to hope for this to continue. Life in the NICU is, filled with a lot of maybe's, false starts, what if's..you name it. I have a hard time being over confident because of everything I have been through in the last month and a half, and I don't want to jinx anything. For today - I am smiling.

Oh and....Hunter has gained more weight. He is up to 2 pounds 6 ounces. My last update email he was at 2 pounds 2 ounces. I also got to hold my son for an hour on Mother's Day. Gosh, I can't put into words how that feels. But, my little man is getting fat on his feet and hands. They actually looked a little padded, along with his cheeks.

Please continue to pray for Hunter. God is listening. I can't thank everyone enough for there support and prayers.