While the cat is away........

Tyson plays! While the rest of his family is having not-so-much fun, Tyson is living it up with his grandparents. When I told him that Jack was going to have to go back to Primary Children's he immediately asked me if he could come and then go back home with Grandma and Grandpa (both sets). He has good memories of this Medical Center because there really is a lot of things that kids can do. And of course he had a blast staying with the Grandparents last time.

First, my Dad sent me this picture; we get snow where we live, but not like the frozen tundra of the north aka north western Wyoming.

If you didn't think that the snow looked that deep in the first picture, then check out this photo that Dusty's mom sent me!

Tyson and Grandpa H. in front of the snow bank in their driveway.

We really are truly blessed that we have family so close and in a position that they can take care of Tyson for us. That is such a load off of our shoulders.

Meanwhile, Jack and I have been "hanging" out at the hospital. He is eating so much better but has developed a staph infection, so we might be here for quite a while longer. My body decided to get a cold a few days after we got here, so I get to wear a lovely mask everyday. :)

Jack is starting to act like his more normal self. He is so good tempered. All the nurses and staff comment on how mellow and smiley he is. The only time he gets distressed (besides after his surgery) is when the IV team arrives. He is just small enough and chubby enough that the IV's have been very difficult to place. It truly breaks my heart every time it happens.

My visits from sisters and parents and in-laws have been so wonderful. It has helped my outlook considerably. Thanks you guys!

Sorry the picture is blurry. It's the best I could do with my phone! :)

Jack is Back......

in Primary Children's Hospital. Poor little thing. His bowels were obstructed and he needed emergency surgery. He's looking pretty rough, but has had some good rest last night.

We are much more emotionally challenged this time around. For his last surgery we knew of it ahead of time and had a chance to prepare ourselves. This time was scary and sudden. We hoped we were done with is hospital visits. :(

He has an IV in his scalp if you are wondering what is on his head.

I am just so very grateful that Heavenly Father has given us the knowledge and technology to take care of these kinds of things. When we talk to the surgeons we feel this surge of awe because they just saved our child's life. We are so thankful they spent so many years learning and practicing.

Hopefully we will continue to get good news and that Jackie will recover as quickly as possible.

please forgive the quality of my phone pictures :)

Babyhood

Dusty and I both agreed that we are enjoying Jack's "babyness" more than we did Tyson's. Probably because we aren't first time parents now, scared out of our minds, and understand what is "normal" baby behavior. Also because Jack is ten times a better sleeper than Tyson was. Much could be attributed to that. We loved Tyson's chub and having him around and celebrating milestones. Maybe because there is such an age difference between the two boys, each of Jack's milestones seem fresh and new. Maybe because there was a slight chance that he wouldn't be here with us makes us cuddle him a little more tightly.

Whatever the reason, we love to kiss and squeeze our little one. Tyson holds his hands and talks to him in sing-song voice and asks him silly questions.



I don't seem to actually "hold" Jack as much as I did Tyson, because it seemed that for the first three months of his life Tyson would only sleep in my arms. But I do cherish his laughs and accomplishments so much.

Dusty had just slicked down Jack's crazy hair, yikes.

Because Jack is such a good napper, I find myself so excited to see him whenever he does wake up.



He is so attentive and alert. Constantly watching everything in the room around him. He tries to talk to us too. If only we spoke baby.......


Good things come to those who wait, they say. Well, Jack is a good thing. We all love him. Tyson loves having a brother and gets mad when I put him down for naps. He is a precious boy. I can't wait to find out more of what he is like as he gets older. The discovery is going to be awesome.