Anyway, Anne said it would be alright to give her a bath today. She took off her CPAP and put Melanie on something called nasal cavity, and we did our thing. It was pretty cool. Melanie loved it too. Her 1st bath...at times she looked a little concerned, but overall, I think she liked it. Her eyes were open the whole time, wide awake....almost like a "thank-you, what took you so long! Ive been living in this tent for 5 weeks now with no bath...how could you let me smell this bad!!" Ok, maybe thats what dad thought, but all in all, it was good. Here are a few pictures:
"THANK YOU!!! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MY WHOLE LIFE....(literally)
"Ohhhh yeah....that feels good"
Nurse Anne and all her helpers....it takes a lot of hands for a 2lb 12oz kid
Fresh baby....fresh clothes
Melanie's true size...barely as long as our heads...Got to hold and kiss her with no tubes for a few minutes today.
Other than that....still not much new news....Ill leave you with a few pictures from the past week....A first family picture...an update on Melanie wearing daddys ring, and our other silly girls last night looking at Christmas trees at the Festival of Trees in Allegan with the Looyengas...dont worry Caleb...I wont embarrass you by showing off the pictures of your pajamas from last night...:) even if I did....just tell everyone they were salmon colored, it seems to work for me.
11 comments:
How fun!!! I would have loved to see this whole bath take place in in person!! She does look like she enjoyed it! She is so stinkin cute!!! Love the little clothes on Melanie!!! I'm glad you got a night out!! Looked like you all had fun!! We miss you all lots!! Take care! Love you!
Josh, Glenda, Cambrie and Madison
Fun times! Sounds like all of you enjoyed that bath time. A treasured memory for sure! Also looks like the girls had a great time in Allegan. Isn't it nice to know they're having a great time even though things are a little different right now? Happy to hear things are well and will continue to send prayers for Melanie and her progress! Sue Nykamp
I really enjoyed reading your blog entry today. Melanie looks great!
I loved the photo of Jeff and his 4 girls. So many prayers have been answered.
Nancy Windemuller
I love the pictures from bath time! Thanks for sharing them with us! Poor Caleb, he'll never be able to live down the fact that he wore Jayden's PJ's:)
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The Looyenga's
Aw, love the pics, wow, how cute is she, love her eyes, great to see it's a family event for bath time. I'm sure she wasn't that stinky, Jeff takes the cake on that one! (HA HA just kidding maybe). Kailee notice the ring on Melaine's arm it looks like a tighter fit, great she's growing!! Looks like you had a great weekend, the girls I'm sure loved it.
The Fogerty's
Thanks for all the pictures! Looks like bath time went good! Melanie looks a tiny bit bigger too--such a cutie!
Hope you have a quiet week,
Corey and Brenda
Loved the pictures of her bath, I can't believe she had her eyes open, so cute!! Glad you had a fun family night I would have loved to see Caleb's "salmon" P.J.s I'm sure he was adorable!!
Kevin and Leesa
YAY for a FIRST BATH!!!! Thanks for the post and the pictures!!!! I especially love the picture of the whole family :) What an awesome, amazing, and beautiful bunch!!!!!
Continued prayers are going your way...and remember we are only a phone call away (and soon a very very short drive...to a warm warm house away too) :) If you need ANYTHING let us know please!!!!! Love you guys, you are amazing! Thanks for everything!!! And... I almost forgot! I hope you had a WONDERFUL relaxing Anniversary yesterday!!!!!
Melanie is looking so alert. It is so good to see her eyes open. I wish I could see a picture of Caleb in PINK!!!!!!!!! I am sure his dad was not very proud of that. I can't believe Jared allowed that to happen!!! Nice you had a good time and family time.
B & M TB
Amazing pictures of little Melanie. She looks just beautiful. What a joy to be able to do something as simple as to give her a bath. So happy for you that she is making forward progress. May God continue to bless and uphold you all on this path He has chosen for you. Randy & Lindy Looyenga P.S. We`re kind of partial to the picture of Caleb, he`s really cute in whatever he wears :)
Oh Nicky! She is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the adorable bath pictures!
Thinking of you and your family,
Chris, Michelle & Grant LeFaive
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