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Val and Charlie play together, day 5
Val is definitely on the upswing now. On Saturday, they moved us from the labor room where nurses came in every 10 minutes to the mother/baby room where nurses come in every three hours. Â The room is smaller, but I don’t think they would have ever let us out of the hospital if we stayed in the labor and delivery unit.
Today they unplugged the IV from Val’s arm. The whole arm is bruised; having low platelet counts tends to produce pretty patterns on her arm in the form of giant bruises. She’s still at risk for her high blood pressure, which is why we’re still in the hospital. We were hoping they’d let us out of the hospital today; the doctor put the kabash on that idea.
So now we’re hoping for a Monday discharge. If they don’t let us out, I’ll be plotting our escape. Perhaps they won’t notice that a dozen bedsheets have gone missing.
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- This hat is always coming off.
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- Still haven’t decided what color of hair he will have.
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- Charlie’s left eye begins its slow migration to his neck.
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- He always sleeps so well when he’s held.
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- Charlie and Val, day 3.
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- Val and Charlie play together, day 5
Dear lil’ Charlie
It’s so good to see that your mommy is a mommy(ie. your mommy) now. She was just 7 or 8 when I last saw her in frocks. Hope both of you are doing good.
Valerie,
Congratulations! He is beautiful and amazing and soo tiny. I am glad to hear you and Charlie are both doing well. Enjoy your time with your little guy. He already looks like he is full of personality. Congratulations and God Bless.
Valerie and Brook,
Charlie is adorable! Thank you for posting all these pictures on the website. We feel like we are apart of this miracle now as we share in seeing your smiles and the cute expessions Charlie makes. (Valerie you look great, too!) God bless you all.
Love, Aunt Mary and Uncle George
Congrats!
I can’t believe it that the day has finally come when you are now a proud mother. I ponder upon my stay in USA and find that it is surprising to see how we were kids and used to play with toys, nuts etc. “Those were some of the best days of my life! ” (- Bryan Adams , Summer of 69).
It’s a whole new pretty exciting turn in life and good luck and my wishes for good health to Charlie and also congrats to Brook.