Today was a good day......

If you read the tittle of this post and immediately thought "Ice Cube," then you are not alone. But, the point of this post is not to talk about the rapper Ice Cube (although, I do love that song still.  it's just not appropriate for our family blog.  that is what I am told by Cedric).  The point is to show our family and friends that we have been having many good days since Baxter has been home. The last two pictures really are from today.

Too tired to post pictures, but.....

Baxter is home!  He came home on the 11th. Overall he is healthy, but he is still on oxygen and and apnea/heart rate monitor.  Scout loves her brother so very much, but is going crazy sitting around the house.  Honestly, so am I! That is the update for now.

Pictures and an Update

Baxter is still in the NICU.  The reasons change everyday.  Today it is eating and an aspiration/oxygen issue.  Also, reflux is going full force.  Reflux is no fun for babies or parents, but Cedric and I are prepared to deal with it as Scout had severe reflux issues 'till 18 months.  As it goes for NICU babies he is doing well and was upgraded to a less intensive nursery just a few days ago.  He is likley to be there for at least another week and a half.  He is "oh so very cute" even with all the stuff attached to him.

Of course, it can't just be one kid having issues!  Scout had surgery last Thursday for tubes and an adnoidectomy (spelling ?).  That was a crazy day. Listen people if you can avoid putting your little one through general anesthesia then you are lucky.  She was so combative and crazy coming out of it.  She was screaming, kicking and trying to pull out her IV.  Popsicles really saved the day. That wasn't it.  Last night she was having really shallow, fast breathing and running a high fever.  She is still feverish today and very sick.

I am greatful to have these experiences and also really greatful I only have 2 kids whose bad health is only temporary.

My mom left today and Cedric's mom is here this week.  Thanks to both of you.  We love you.

Here are some pictures.

He was really hungry!  It was a good thing to see him care about food!

He has a name!

Dear Internet,

Meet Baxter Lewis Anderson!

He's the small one at the bottom.

He's Here!

 

The boy is here! 3 weeks early, but chilling and eating like a little champ. As you can see, he weighs in at 6 lbs. 9 oz.. He's 19 inches long, enjoys long walks on the beach and romantic fireplaces. We're thinking Lewis Scott Anderson, but until we're sure about the name, he shall be called Dude.

In the Hospital!

 

We're in the hospital right now having a baby! Totally unexpected... 3 weeks early. Everything is going splendidly. The top picture is Sarah during a contraction and the bottom picture is between contractions. Do you notice any difference? When the baby comes, we'll post name (if we have one by then) and stats. Woo hoo!