1 Month

My sweet Samuel is now 1 month old - how is that possible???  There are days that it seems like he was born months ago, and other days that seem like he was born yesterday.  This has been not only a roller coaster, but an extreme roller coaster.  Instead of focusing on all of the downs of this ride, I want to share the ups from Samuel's first month.

Yes, I had to do the tie stickers just like big bro Matthew :-)

~ You opened your eyes for the first time on Easter Sunday.  What a great day to see the world for the first time.  This was an exciting milestone because this is one that is missed since their little eyes aren't fuzed at birth.  

~ I got to hold you for the first time when you were 2 weeks old.  It was the best 30ish minutes!!!  Since you were constantly covered up, I rarely got to see how truly small you were.  When the nurse took you out of your bed to lay on my chest, I was amazed at how small you really were.  They placed you with your little face looking at mine.  You opened your eyes and watched me for the first several minutes, and then relaxed and fell asleep in your mommy's arms.  Such a precious moment!

~ Your daddy got to hold you later that week.  He was so excited because he was jealous when I held you.  I sat and watched the two of you relax and rest for 45 minutes.  It made my heart so very happy.  It made me look forward to seeing all 3 of my boys relaxing at home :-)

~ I was able to change your diaper and take your temperature for the first time when you were a week old.  After that, I became a champ at both!  You cracked me up each time I'd wipe your little bottom because you were able to clinch your little buns together.  Most precious thing ever!

~ You grabbed my finger and your daddy's finger for the first time on May 6th.  This made me cry because of how much I long to be able to hold and snuggle with you away from all of your tubes, ivs, and giraffe bed.

~ You are a feisty and strong little guy!  The doctors and nurses were able to see this very soon.  You are proving that you are such a fighter.  Any time you surprise us, I simply smile and think, "That's Samuel".  I already love your personality!

~ You are a miracle!  After being transported to ACH this week, things went down hill.  Your daddy and I thought we were going to lose you on Wednesday.  Come Thursday morning, you showed us just what a fighter you are.  In a matter of 6 hours, you were a completely different baby.  I am still brought to tears when I think of the strength that God has given you.  

I am beyond thankful for you, Samuel.  You have taught me more than anyone else and have brought me closer to God than I have been in a while.  You are changing lives while you're fighting for your own.  I absolutely can't wait to see what God has planned for you.  You are my little miracle and I love you with all of my heart!