Each Monday and Thursday at our bi-weekly checkup, Will receives a score (on a scale from 2 to 10). At today's appointment, I ask the nurse to give me a breakdown. She gave me all of the details but basically an 8 is considered to be a great score. Our little Will has had 4 of these tests so far and he has received a 10 out of 10 each time.
Matt and I were both feeling the joy of being proud parents when she gave us the news. Will's left lung continues to grow and his breathing pattern is perfect. Today was the first time Matt got to see the breathing and he lit up like a Christmas tree as he watched Will's chest contract in and out as he practiced his breathing. I was almost as happy to see Matt's genuine delight as I was to see baby Will's breathing.
The doctors and nurses are telling us that he is a very strong and (otherwise) healthy little boy. The best news we can get at this point is that there have been no changes. We are focused on keeping him in my womb as long as possible. This means I will probably have to start taking it a little easier soon.
Matt and I are more confident and happy each and every day. Much of that is due to our host family. No words could express how awesome our host family is here in Philly. On Tuesday they took us to their club pool. It was so much fun. It was great to be weightless for a while. Matt and I swam around and had a ball. If that was not enough we ended the night with a special Philly desert. Our host family treated us to Rita's flavored Ice. I love it, and I would recommend that if any of you come up to visit, you make a special trip to Rita's. Matt and I had never had anything like it and we can not wait to go back.
Yesterday Sharon (Dove) Kaufman came to Philly to visit. She and I met for lunch. It was such a special gift for her to come and spend time with me. We were able to eat some excellent food and catch up. While I would ordinarily enjoy being home, I must admit that there are some perks and getting to spend some quality time with Sharon was definitely a strong one. Ale and Neal are planning to come this weekend. Matt and I are feeling pretty spoiled these days. You should all know that your notes of encouragement, phone calls and visits mean more to us than you would ever know. Matt and I gain strength from you all and I am sure baby Will is getting his strength from you all too.
Matt and I were both feeling the joy of being proud parents when she gave us the news. Will's left lung continues to grow and his breathing pattern is perfect. Today was the first time Matt got to see the breathing and he lit up like a Christmas tree as he watched Will's chest contract in and out as he practiced his breathing. I was almost as happy to see Matt's genuine delight as I was to see baby Will's breathing.
The doctors and nurses are telling us that he is a very strong and (otherwise) healthy little boy. The best news we can get at this point is that there have been no changes. We are focused on keeping him in my womb as long as possible. This means I will probably have to start taking it a little easier soon.
Matt and I are more confident and happy each and every day. Much of that is due to our host family. No words could express how awesome our host family is here in Philly. On Tuesday they took us to their club pool. It was so much fun. It was great to be weightless for a while. Matt and I swam around and had a ball. If that was not enough we ended the night with a special Philly desert. Our host family treated us to Rita's flavored Ice. I love it, and I would recommend that if any of you come up to visit, you make a special trip to Rita's. Matt and I had never had anything like it and we can not wait to go back.
Yesterday Sharon (Dove) Kaufman came to Philly to visit. She and I met for lunch. It was such a special gift for her to come and spend time with me. We were able to eat some excellent food and catch up. While I would ordinarily enjoy being home, I must admit that there are some perks and getting to spend some quality time with Sharon was definitely a strong one. Ale and Neal are planning to come this weekend. Matt and I are feeling pretty spoiled these days. You should all know that your notes of encouragement, phone calls and visits mean more to us than you would ever know. Matt and I gain strength from you all and I am sure baby Will is getting his strength from you all too.
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Of course Will scored a perfect 10, look who his mommy and daddy are!
Hi Heather and James, just checking in on you and Ethan! You continue to be in our prayers! Let us know if you need to talk, have questions, etc. We're all here for you!!!
Dawn
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