Can you believe that today is the day that the babies were actually due to be born? As I sit here in disbelief that they really weren't even supposed to be here until today, I cannot believe what the last 12 weeks have brought. Today is Day #83 of life for the boys - and tomorrow they will be exactly 12 weeks old (in weeks). Next week they will be 3 months old already. That is just amazing to me.
And the best part? COLE COMES HOME TOMORROW! He only has one more wake up in the NICU and then he gets to come home & sleep in his own bed and wear his own jammies! And he gets to be with his brother again too - I've wondered so much if they know that they have been separated since birth. I can't wait to get them back together again and let them look at each other!
It's a day full of reflection for us - thinking back to what brought us to this place is pretty unbelievable. Tonight will be our last night visit to the hospital in 83 days. Tomorrow will be our last drive to the hospital to visit the NICU. A rough calculation of trips made is over 220 trips; considering that we usually did 3 trips per day. I think I kept the valet company in business at the hospital!
I can't help but think about Baby Cal though. As excited as I am that this NICU journey is coming to a close and our family will be together at last, it is also a reminder that we are missing one of our team members. He is with us in spirit and will always watch over all of us - we know that. But seeing only two of everything when there should have been three is sad for me. I miss him a lot.
Today will be a busy day getting things ready for Baby Cole's homecoming. We have lots of training to do on the monitors and oxygen equipment, as well as getting prescriptions filled and follow up doctors appointments scheduled for later in the week. It will all get done and I assure you, you haven't seen this big of a smile on my face in quite some time. The day we've been waiting for is just around the corner. I can hardly believe it.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Pictures will follow of the big day - and we'll keep the updates coming. Until then, wish us luck that Cole stays healthy for one more day so we can get him out of there! Love to all.
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Boy - you sure know how to make a girl cry so early in the morning. They are happy tears of course! Words cannot even express how happy I am for you! You deserve this! You have worked hard for this! What a wonderful Thanksgiving surprise - to have your family together at last!
'cilla
Kate
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We are so HAPPY for you all!!! As you said.. Cal will ALAWYS be in everyone's heart's:) Enjoy today getting ready for Cole's homecoming!!!!
Love ya lot's
Rob , Mel, Buddy :)
We will keep praying for Cole's homecoming tomorrow. All your wishes will come true and you will have your family together at last!
So many blessings this Thanksgiving.
How wonderful Cole will be w/his Mom, Dad and JD...totally Awesome!! Know you and Chuck are so grateful to have your happy family together...yipee. Lynn, Glenn and Mildred
Yeah!!!! I have tears in my eyes- again. You have lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!!And God Bless your precious angel Calvin - he made you the family that you are!! And will never be forgotten. Can't wait for Cole's homecoming pics. Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Love, Tina
PRAISE GOD FOR ALL THE PRAYERS BEING ANSWERED.CAL IS WATCHING OVER THEM AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN THEIR HEARTS. HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING AND ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF IT.GOD BLESS.
I can't wait to see the boys. My sister and I will be in town Friday night and would assume we will be over some time on Saturday if I know Carol. Kate you are quite an amazing women and I know Chuck was there every step of the way. Looking forward to seeing everyone and playing with the boys!
Rick E.
What wonderful news! Once again so happy for you...although I can imagine it is a bittersweet moment. Cal will be looking on from above I'm sure.
Rochelle
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