Noah's Due Date

Today, July 1st was the day Noah was due. Tomorrow he turns 3 weeks old. Its crazy to think how my life has changed in the last 3 weeks. And its sad to think my baby is almost a month old and I've only held him once. But, I am grateful for every day I have that little man in my life. I love him so much that I would sacrifice anything for him. It's hard to be away from home and not get to see my husband or my family, but I am so thankful that we had a place to come that can give my son a new chance at life. I'm thankful for places like the Ronald McDonald House and all the generous people who bring in meals each day. I never in my wildest dreams would have imagined I would be here but I am truly thankful that here exists.

I spend every day waiting. Waiting for the next Dr. visits, waiting for the next procedures, waiting for a heart. Even though Noah is very sick, I know he won't be sick forever and I don't want to forget about waiting for the normal baby milestones either. I know his milestones will be different or delayed, but he still has them. Tomorrow he is 3 weeks old. You only get to be 3 weeks old Once in your entire life. And his first 3 weeks have been super tough so for him to be 3 weeks is AWESOME! He is still a super cutie and all the nurses just adore him. He's gained almost a pound since he was born. That is a grate milestone too.

........ I still can't wait for the transplant milestone! ;)