Isaac is still on the C-PAP and sleeping like a log. I guess it is true what the nannies are saying... it gives him a good rest from the nasal cannula which causes him to work harder since he has to breath more on his own... When I visited today he was on his tummy with both hands up by his head. He didn't even open his eyes once. He had his buns in the air... I guess the Iverson children are going to sleep alike.. Arianna still does the same thing. When I see her with her buns in the air and she is fast asleep, I want to go in and pinch them!
Isaac is now 3 lbs and 6 ounces. That is one full pound (and then some) more than his birth weight. That is AWESOME! The nanny said today that is great news since he is even on the diuretic which would cause him to lose a lot of water weight and he still gained. I think that I am secretly trying to gain for him. I am watching the scale go up instead of down. That is so wrong! I thought breastfeeding (pumping) would cause me to lose weight... One of the nannies said that some women just pump to lose weight, they don't even nurse... funny.
I only spent about 20 minutes with Isaac tonight. I told the nanny I feel bad because he hasn't been held in two days. She said that technically he should still be in the womb where I wouldn't get to hold him. Also, that he is resting so well that he is growing and it is alright to not hold him. I left thinking that when he gets home I don't think we will want to put him down! I hope this isn't going to cause him to be a baby who doesn't want to be held. Is there such a baby like that???? I wonder. The time of him coming home seems so far away. I do still feel as if I am living someone elses life and that this really isn't me. People ask me if it is hard. I tell them not really. I think it is hard to believe that this is my life. But I just do what I need to do day by day and know God's grace is sufficient for me. Even when I do not know what to pray for, He will pick up the slack and take over. He is upholding my family with His righteous right hand. He will not let us down!
Oh, I don't think I mentioned yesterday that I spoke to the Dr. that goes to our church. I asked her what we could specifically pray for. She said complete restoration is a major prayer. I thought, I should know that but have been meditating on what she said. Yes, restoration in all areas of his body and mind.
Off I go to join my family in sleepy time!! Have a great night.
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