After spending Saturday and Sunday nights in the hospital, I woke up Monday morning, showered and packed our bags ready to go home. That's when the bomb dropped. Isaac demonstrated very low oxygen levels in the night so the doctor ordered blood work and chest x-rays. The results indicated that Isaac had an infection, and more tests would be run to determine exactly what it was. He was to be started on intravenous antibiotics immediately and was to wear a pulse oxymeter to measure oxygen saturation levels in his blood. When the doctor left the room I broke down completely. I held my baby as close as I could. Jeff's brother left work immediately to come help Jeff give Isaac a blessing. Then they started his IV. 
For the next seven days I didn't stop praying. My life was confined to the walls of the hospital room, where I stayed with Isaac so I could hold him and nurse him. My world, however, was divided between my precious newborn and my family at home. Jeff was being the dad and the mom and trying to take care of Isaac and I too. We would have never made it had it not been for the prayers, love, help, and support of friends and family members. The nursing staff at the hospital was incredibly attentive and personal. Being postpartum, I was already an emotional wreck. When I found out we would be spending the week in the hospital I came undone. I was a complete mess and spent my days crying and praying.
When Isaac was nine days old I was finally able to dress him in real baby clothes and he was released from the hospital. Now that we are home I am still trying to deal with the transition, and I still cry a lot and pray a lot, but it feels so good to have my whole family all together and to finally have Isaac home.
When Isaac was nine days old I was finally able to dress him in real baby clothes and he was released from the hospital. Now that we are home I am still trying to deal with the transition, and I still cry a lot and pray a lot, but it feels so good to have my whole family all together and to finally have Isaac home.The longest week of my life was full of a million tiny miracles. I stood by as a witness time and time again as my prayers were miraculously answered. I could literally feel myself being buoyed up by the faith and prayers of those who love us. Now that we are home I find myself a little more thankful for the little things, and a little more humble as I recognize that I am completely and entirely dependent upon the tender mercies of the Lord in my life.
15 comments:
Oh Natasha, Isaac is so adorable!! I love his sweet little hands by his face. I am so glad that he is able to be home now with his family, and that you can be home now too. By the way, I love his little pony blankie...so cute!
Natasha, he is absolutely precious! I love all his black hair! I am so glad you are home and that Isaac is doing better. I hope things start getting a little easier for you now. Congrats again!
What a cutie! He has so much hair. I love it. The picture of his little IV in his arm makes me so sad but I am glad to hear he is doing better. Best wishes to you and your little family :)
Dear Natasha,
My heart is with you and I am so happy Isaac was able to come home. I can imagine how difficult this has been for you with the waiting and then to have him stay in the hospital. Being a mom is part of God's plan and yet he is mindful of your joys and pain.
We send our love to you,
Ali and all of us at AP!
Natasha! He's adorable! What a blessing.... we did the pnemonia thing with Elijah at 6 weeks. It was HEARTBREAKING, so I know exactly how you felt. I'm so glad that you got to have this experience. The trials really are for our good and it's so refreshing to be able to look back and see the growth and the miracles. I'm proud of you! Congrats on that beautiful baby boy - and I love the good, strong name!
Natasha, what a sweet little thing. He is so cute and I am glad that you are both home and doing well. I just want to kiss those little cheeks!
So glad to hear that you are finally home and doing good. I totally know how you felt having him in there. It's no fun and it's a horrible feeling to leave them at the hospital when you are released. He is a beautiful baby! Looks like Levi and Daisy are loving him.
Take Care!
Brandi
I'm so glad you are home! I am really LOVING all of his hair. Do you think if I sent you a bow maybe you could try it on him? No I'm just kidding, but it seems such a shame that all of that hair is on a boy.lol. I hope all continues well, and when you make it to Cedar City we need to get together. I would love to see you. Congrats on your beautiful baby Isaac, he is darling!
I am sitting here and crying for you because I can't imagine how hard that must have been. I'm glad everything's okay. I love all his dark hair, it makes him look 'not so newborn.' Congratulations on so many levels.
I am so happy that he is home and doing well. It is scary when a little one is sick. It makes you grateful for medicine and skilled doctors and nurses. He sure is adorable and I love the black hair!
Stacey
He is one of the cutest newborns I have ever seen! Look at that hair! He looks like Daisy in a few of the pictures you have in the slide show. Congrats and good luck!
Congratulations! What a cute little baby. Wow! You guys have really been through a lot. Your post put me in tears. We hope the best for you guys in your time of joy and adjustments and pray that Isaac continues to be healthy and strong.
Natasha he is so beautiful. I am glad you are all home and hopefully things stay that way. When I get my act together I will bring over your gift before Isaac gets too big for it.
Oh Natasha, I am so sorry! What a shock! But it's so good to hear that little Isaac is home and doing well. Love you lots and lots.
Jeff-Congrats! I'm so happy for you and your family. Every time I drive through Nephi I think of you guys. Sometimes I miss the good ol days in Wellington, but it's great to see you and your beautiful family are doing well!! Tell your parents hello! -Denise (Bean)
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