Today was the last day that the girls will be able to visit Parker in the hospital. They have started to restrict visitors...starting with children. Last year during the flu and cold season they restricted everyone but the parents from visiting the babies. We are not there yet, but the nurses said that they will probably do the same thing this year. They keep stressing the importance of getting the flu shot this year and no one should be around Parker that hasn't received the flu shot.
Crystal thought that it was important for me to hold Parker today. I have not been able to hold him for a month. It took her and Eric (from respiratory) to place him on my chest. Parker did very very well. He needed to have some "good" touch. The last couple of weeks the only time he has been touched was when they were hurting him with IVs and blood tests.
This picture was actually taken on Saturday. Above are Parker's two primary nurses. Crystal on the left and Holly on the right. We love these two women very much and know that he is in very good hands. They are his angels...his protectors. Lance and I appreciate the love that they've shown our son and our family.
All of Parker's nurses have been exceptional. We are grateful for Penny and her wisdom. Neka for her kind spirit. Beth for her prayers and all of the other NICU nurses for tending to Parker's every need.
I can't believe its been a month since you've been able to hold him! That had to have been agonizing for all of you, but what a blessing to have been able to hold him today. He looks so good! I love how much hair he has! Too cute. Glad to hear things are improving, hope it only gets better and better from here. You're still in our prayers and on the temple roll each time we go. Sending lots of love and our best wishes!
ReplyDeleteParker is beautiful! It is wonderful to see you and that big smile holding your boy.
ReplyDeletevery sweet pictures. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLance and Lindsey,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to pray for all of you. Parker is such a tough little guy! Thanks for keeping us informed of his progress. Zach and Sophie can't wait to meet him! (Fran too)
Love,
Jeff and Val
It is so good to see you holding him, Linds! Kevin and I continue to keep the little guy in our thoughs and prayers. You and Lance are doing a great job and Parker and the girls are just so lucky to have you guys as parents. Please keep up the blog so I can continue to get updates now that I won't see Lance weekly!
ReplyDeleteHugs to you all.
Stacey