HOMECOMING

Well, we are finally home with our little man. Today was just surreal. It is so awesome to have him home. One of the best things is that when we pick him up now, we dont have to worry about pulling any IV's or cords. It is so freeing just to pick him up whenever we want to. Right now I am teaching him how to chill on the couch. Thank you so much for all of the prayers that have been prayed for Watson. We have never felt so loved as we have the last two weeks.

HOMECOMING

Day 11

Even though it is only 1pm, today has already been eventful. I was in the NICU this morning at 6:30 when MD's OB came by to do the circumcision. He said that it was a great sign, because it meant that Watson was well enough to have the procedure. Even more exiting today was that Watson passed his hearing test. Early on we were informed that hearing loss was a potential complication of meningitis, so this was awesome news. Our little man is resting easy now and just looking forward to the day that he goes home.

Day9

Watson had a great day today even though things were crazy for his parents. Today was official shift change in the NICU and we had to say goodbye to Dr. Makdad and say hello to Joe Shmoe. We had gotten fairly attached to our Doc, so today we felt a little like we didn't know what was going on. The great news is that the infectious disease Doc came in today and said that Watson can officially stop taking one of his antibiotics. We initially didn't understand, but they assured us that it was no longer necessary and that the medicine was particularly harsh on the body and would benefit him by no longer having it. Tomorrow some of our favorite nurses will be back, which always makes it easier to leave. We love yall and Watson can't wait to meet everyone.

rb & md

Little Dawg

Our little bulldawg had another good day today. Good enough to dress him up and take pictures. Watson graciously gave up his pole position in the NICU today to a more needy premature baby. We are now in a little corner a little closer to the door, which means we are closer to coming home.
Watson is just hanging out in this picture with his 'life is good" blanket on (from Doc), and we keep telling him that life is still good, even in the NICU. One of my favorite people reminded me today that in times of trial, God is refining us. What a sweet message of how God loves us. Thank you guys for all of your prayers and we hope that this picture will make you laugh.

Day 7

Watson had his 1 week birthday tonight, he celebrated by tinkling on his face. Oops. He had a great day today. The diaper rash/fungal infection is getting much better, so he is resting easier. He got his 2nd bath today and wasn't to sure what to think. Today was wonderful because got an estimated time of departure from Dr. Makdad, assuming no unforeseen fevers or complications. If all is well, we should be coming home we the little warrior on July 29th. what a sweet day that will be. The nurses are just having a fit over our little man, every time there is a shift change there is a fight over who will get to take care of him. He is so well loved when we are not there, it makes it almost bearable to leave every night.