We began a new adventure in the Crazy Life of the Cunninghams. William was born. And, with his birth, we became a family of FIVE. But, in the past month, we have not lived as a family of five. It has been chaotic to say the least. Chris and I have tried hard to juggle parenting of three kids who all have different needs right now. And, at times, it seems like we are sinking rather than staying afloat. But, we can mark one month DONE. Now, we are moving on up in this world.
This pic definitely represents my 3 kiddos--Kenzie, the mother hen, Carson, the class clown, and William, the Prince being doted on by his brother and sister!!
Mackenzie is a quiet, people pleaser. She is also our sensitive child who wants to make people (especially her parents) happy. She may have sass but all in all is an emotional girl. Throughout the past few weeks, we have seen her grow as a big sister. She has taken the role of Carson's protector ever so serious. They cannot be too far apart....except when she got a girls' weekend at Briley's house. We have also seen her struggle with worry and frustration. Breaks mommy's heart to see her keep things bottled up or act out her frustrations with a nasty attitude. But, I know that she is doing the best she can handling all of the changes we have experienced as a family. And, soon my little girl will get to be a little girl again.
In the last month, I swear she has grown 2 inches.
First time seeing her baby brother after his surgery--1 week after last seeing him. Love all over the place as I sure you can tell!!
Carson is the class clown of our family. Just thinking of his ornery behavior makes most people smile. In the last month, this goofiness seems to be thriving. But, it makes for a TOTAL lack of focus. If you can make someone giggle, why do you need to pay attention to anything else???? He has grown up in a month's time....he no longer sits back and does what his sister tells him to do. A struggle begins with each demand he chooses to ignore. We know he is hearing them all but listening not so much. Despite the ornery behavior, his hugs remain. Definitely our LOVER--never a time when you can't get a hug and a kiss from this boy.
Can't you all see the mischevious little mind working---"where can I pour this water?"
William is the big man on campus today. Prince William is ET tube free and off the ventilator. We have been patiently waiting for him to let us and the medical team at CMH know that he was ready to wean off the vent. And, today was the day!! He was a pro on CPAP and then even better on just a wimpy little 1L of oxygen!!! He also got rid of his CVP, Arterial line, 2 IVs, Neers sensor, and moved to a step down room in the PICU. A graduation of sorts--a good sign when they move you down the hall away from the main nurse's station. He was so happy and alert all day. To the point that we were telling him it was night night time. Can't wait to hold him some more tomorrow....only got a few minutes of loving time. His chest is still so sore with movements--as it should be! So, we tried to minimalize activity today. And, daddy will get his cuddles in tomorrow, too.
Resting comfortably this morning with his ET tube in place.
Wide awake and ET tube free.....doesn't he look smaller without all the extra wires and garb?? Back to being my tiny baby who can be swaddled!!!
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