Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Mom Duties

Today Rebecca got to play mommy with Thomas. The nurse let her change his diaper (which was full), take his temperature (under his arm) and clean out his mouth with a swab. This is only the second time she's ever changed a diaper and she did pretty darn well. Sadly I didn't have my camera with me, but she should get some more opportunities to show her prowess.

Everyone(doctors, nurses, etc.) says Thomas is doing very well, he's very feisty, so much so that they have to sedate him at times so he doesn't use up all his energy kicking and swinging his arms. To sum things up, it was a good day.

10 comments:

  1. Yeah Rebecca (I mean Mommy!)! It's funny how natural mothering seems to come with your own child, even when you might not have spent much time with small children before, huh? I know you will be the best mom ever for little Thomas...he's a lucky little boy to have you & Mike as his parents. Glad to hear you are getting to do some Mommy duties and thanks for the updates. Grow baby grow - we love you! the DeFattas

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  2. Bec, I'm so thrilled about how this is going for you. Congrats on your first poopy diaper.Bet you never thought it could be so great! Love ya!
    -Misti

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  3. Rebecca and Mike - Thomas is so very cute! We have all enjoyed keeping up with you guys on your website. We will keep you all in our prayers as you begin your journey of measuring success in ounces gained and poopy diapers! We will be excited to see MeAnn back at school today. Thanks for keeping us posted through the website. May God continue to bless you - Kathie Bailey (FBCS)

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  4. I so happy for both of you! Congratulations!!! Thanks for the continuous updates and all the great photos! - Todd Murray

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  5. Thanks for posting these so that everyone can stay informed as to Thomas's progress. He is adorable! Congrats on your first poopy diaper. Love you both and sending positive thoughts everyday for his continued health.

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  6. It is so sweet to know that Thomas is so active. We are praying for you all. Just knowing you can have some contact with your baby is very encouraging and means so much. We are keeping up with Thoms' progress. Thank you for the information.

    Corrice and Tari

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  7. Hi Rebecca,

    Laura told me about sweet little Thomas' blog and I wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and your family. I hope that the following days are filled with more miracles than you can count...we will keep the prayers going for all of you!

    Meredith Walker Price

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  8. Glad to see he is already kicking - you can never start soccer practice too early :)

    We love the photos and updates. Keep 'em coming.

    Steph & Stevic

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  9. Hey Ya'll! I got chills reading that Rebecca got to change a diaper and take his temperature! The girls and I are thinking of you EVERYDAY and keeping that sweet baby boy in our prayers. I remember lots of babies around us in the NICU having that same surgery you mentioned and they did wonderfully!

    Sending lots of positive energy your way,
    BJ, Montana, Mayson and Mykal

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  10. Hey Rebecca! I just wanted you to know we are praying for your precious baby boy and his wonderful Mommy everday!! What super progress he is already making! Thanks for the website & all the great pictures.

    Much love to you!
    Tom & Doris, Danny & Ruth, David & Lindsay, Matt, Kathryn, Caroline & Michael

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