Since Ivy's emergency surgery last Monday, I've been a little discouraged. They have told us nearly everyday since Wednesday or Thursday that she would get her breathing tube out "tomorrow" and it just didn't happen. They told us that she should progress faster from her second surgery since she had done it once, but it didn't seem to be going any faster to us. I have to admit that I was getting a little depressed and cried a few times for really no reason. But finally today we got some good news when we walked in the door. The nurse was sitting in a rocking chair holding our little Ivy, who didn't have a breathing tube or the IV's in her heart or the drainage tubes in her chest. She looked so great! We immediately washed our hands and took the baby from the nurse. I held her for a good hour and a half, then Scott took a turn and held for about the same amount of time. It was just what I needed to chase the blues away! 
Also, while we were there a genetics expert came and asked us to take part in a study, I won't go into detail but he needed to take a DNA sample from both Scott and I and Ivy as well. In case you don't already know, Scott is terrified of needles (even though he has never had his blood drawn) and he wanted nothing to do with the study. I talked him into since it would help people in the future, and forced him to get his blood drawn. He took it like a trooper and didn't cry, puke, or pass out. What a man!!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Finally an encouraging day
Posted by Rochelle Brunson at 9:00 PM
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Don't worry Scott I am a pansy about needles too. You are very brave. I am so glad you guys got to hold her again. Keep on keepin' on, you are both rock stars.
I am so happy for you that you got to hold little Ivy.
Way to go Scott.
The both of you are awesome.We'll keep praying for a speedy recovery.
That's awesome you got to hold her again, I can only imagine the frustration. You look really great Chelle and you have a glow when you are with her. Good job Scott!
I also took part in a genetic study, Isn't it fun?!! I am glad you guys decided to do it, I also wanted to spare other people from what we went through if it is possible. I am glad you finally got to hold her again, it is hard to sit and talk to them and not be able to pick them up. I agree with Anngee, you do glow.
What a fabulous surprise to walk in and see Ivy with less tubes!! How neat.
Isn't it funny? When you're pregnant it seems like they have to prick you at least a dozen or more times. Even if we don't like it we have to suck it up. Way to go Scott on doing the same.
She is so beautiful, I'm glad you got to hold her again. Way to go scott!! I HATE needles and not a fun person to take blood from.
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