Kieran's First Few Days

Here is the latest picture of Kieran. It's a little startling at first when you are not used to seeing a baby so small or hooked up to so many lines and machines. But this is the first picture we have that you are able to see his little face. The green thing in his mouth is a soother which he loves, and the hose that goes to his nose is sending constant air to his lungs to help keep them open so he doesn't have to work so hard when he breathes. Kieran is breathing on his own and it just helps to keep him from getting tired.

The picture was taken just after Kieran was holding onto his father's baby finger (see below). It sounds like such a small thing but when you haven't been able to hold your child yet being able to have them hold your finger is a big deal!!! Corin was over the moon and I was thrilled for him. He definitely loves his Daddy. Every time he hears Corin's voice his little heart monitor picks up a few beats, it's really neat to see that he knows who we are by the sound of our voices. It's amazing what they do hear when they are in your womb. When he hears Corin's voice he gets excited if he is upset and I speak you can see his heart slow down. It's truly is a blessing to see.