Baby's First Christmas

Yesterday Jay had a fairly good day. He was a little restless in the day and even in the evening I went to see him. But all in all they say he's doing ok. His lungs are improving. Even if it's a little I'm happy. Anything is progress to me and as long as it's one step closer to getting him off the oscillating ventilator I'll be happy.

Today I went to the hospital three times. It was Christmas afterall and I knew it was going to be a hard day for me with him in there. I always feel at peace when I'm with him so I figured that's where I'd spend my day. When I got there in the morning I teared up a little and his nurse totally made me feel better. Joe and I went back in the afternoon, I took homemade cookies for the NICU staff. I figured it was the least I could do. Joe and I both had cards for the baby. The funny thing is that we both bought our cards on our own at different times but we ended up buying him the EXACT same card.

This evening I went back with Meena who gave him a Teddy bear and Kanaka who got to see her beautiful quilt that Jay has over his isolet. Jay's had two days of spending time with his family and that makes me so happy. This evening the baby was very peaceful and sleeping comfortably. Nothing makes us happier than seeing him sleeping peacefully. They said he's been really good and his blood gas tests have been coming back fine which means they don't have to adjust his machines.

Jayan got a lot of wonderful Christmas gifts. One very special gift is a pillow made by his Aunty Anisha who at 13 years old decided she would sew something for her little nephew by hand. We also have a total of 6 Baby's first Christmas ornaments and I can not wait until next year to see them on the tree. Our son is so lucky and loved.

My Dad's been cooking for us so much and organizing food with my other Aunts and family friends. We are so grateful for this because cooking is the last thing on our minds these days and it has been one thing we have not had to worry about. I'm so glad my husband enjoys Sri Lankan food. :) Thank you to everyone who has been feeding us.

Merry Christmas sweet baby boy. You truly are our little miracle and we love you so much.