The West Family

We have all been trying to put emphasis on Collins being the Best Big Brother and giving him extra attention.  Since I can't pick him up for 6 weeks he plays with Mimi or Mo during the day and Chad after work.  The weather has been perfect so we have been spending lots of time on the patio!



Week 2 was filled with visitors:

Jessica and Ned!

Leah and Ned!

Jamie and Ned!

Ned and Uncle Craig!

Ned and Mimi!

Ned and Mo!

Ned, Aunt Kim and Collins!

Ned and Aunt Kim!

Megan and Ned!

At first Collins didn't want to be in the room when someone was holding his Baby but he is coming around...  The closest he has been for a photo was next to Aunt Kim!

Ned gave us a scare 24 hours after he was born so the first week was spent in the Hospital.  On Friday, July 18th Ned was admitted to the NICU with Pneumothorax - collapsed lungs.  It was very emotional and scary.  I am so thankful for Dr. Pole, all the awesome nurses, and our family and friends.  You never want your child to be in a situation like this but if you are the NMMC NICU is the best possible place to be.
He was treated with 100% Oxygen Hood.  He was fortunate that his lungs healed with the Oxygen Hood.  After normal scans we worked on feedings and moved to step down.  I was released from the hospital on Sunday, July 20th without Ned.  It was so hard to leave.  He was released on Wednesday, July 23rd.

Getting ready to go home!

Sweet Ned!

What is in there?

Checking out the baby!

Opening a puzzle from Baby Ned!

Surprise... Ned came early.  I went to see Dr. Ray for an appointment Thursday, July 17th and we made the decision to deliver Ned that day.  We left Sanders Clinic and had several hours to take care of a few things and be at the hospital by 1 pm.

Me before we went to the hospital - 37 Weeks

Chad and Me headed to the hospital

Getting Prepped for Surgery

Chad before we go back

Heading Back

Introducing Edmond Hamilton "Ned" West to the family in the waiting room

Collins checking out Baby Ned

My boys!  Collins freaked out when the nurse put him in Chad's arms

Happy again since he has Dada to himself

Baby Ned!

Checking out Baby Ned through the window!

Me and Baby Ned

Chad, Me and Baby Ned

Hospital Door Hanger

It's a Boy!

Baby Ned!

Opening a present from Baby Ned

Super Incredible Big Brother Book and Medal

Baby Micky, Collins and Chad

Chad, Collins, Baby Micky, and Me

We are so blessed to have wonderful friends that hosted a shower for Baby Ned!
On Saturday, June 28th Leah hosted a Diaper and Wipes shower at her house with several others.

Art by Brian

Beth and Me

Meg, Me and Kim

Leah and Laura

Glenda (Mimi) and Vicky (Mo)

Me and Mom

Glenda and Me

Leigh, Me and Leah

Our sweet friends helped us get prepared for his arrival.  I only have a few more things to take care of and we will be ready to meet him on August 1st!
This time around I am staying home and I am so excited.