Our first day as heart parents

It is officially safe to say we are 100% absolutely in LOVE with Wyatt. Every moment we get to spend with him is amazing! Even though he is in the NICU, we are still forming that baby to parent bond. Just this morning he was a little fussy, and as soon as I gave him my finger to hold and started rubbing his head, he started sucking on his pacifier and cooing, calming down completely.

Both DJ and I anticipated that these first few days would be really difficult and tearful. But both yesterday and today have gone much better than we expected. Wyatt is doing SO well in the NICU. His O2 Stats are amazing, always in the 90's. Anything above 70 is good for Wyatt, so the 90's are tremendous! His heart rate is steady, and he is doing all the things he should be doing. 

We were able to help his nurses give him his first bath this morning, which was amazing. He isn't eating by mouth, but I am pumping and the NICU is storing my milk for his use later on, hopefully. Every 4 hours we are able to go help the nurses take care of him, checking his temperature and changing his diaper. 

Austyn was able to come visit me in the hospital last night. He was pretty freaked out because he went to bed Wednesday night with everything right as rain, and then woke up Thursday morning with his mom and dad at the hospital. I think to a 6 year old, anyone in the hospital is dying or seriously injured, so the thought of his mom being in the hospital really scared him. Once he was able to see that I am fine, just healing, and that I am still the same old mom, he felt much better. He is going on a little camping trip this weekend to help keep him occupied and entertained, and we are hoping on Monday we will be able to introduce him to Wyatt.

All in all, we are doing well. Wyatt's strength is absolutely amazing and uplifting. I am healing really well, and have rebounded from my C-Section well. We have had a ton of visitors and support both through the blog and through Wyatt's Facebook Page! We are absolutely amazed with how many people are sharing Wyatt's story and praying for him, and we appreciate every one of you. 

I will do my best to update the blog as much as possible throughout our stay here at the hospital. Again, DJ and I appreciate each and every one of you and your support. Wyatt thanks you too....can't you tell by his beautiful little face?