Greetings.Almost one week has gone by since Jonas gave up his lease at the ICN and took up permanent residency at the Lysne Household. And what a week it has been! Our zone defence technique of taking care of Elsa quickly broke down and we needed to switch to man to man (parent to baby) defence. What a wonderful challenge to have! We have lost a lot of sleep but Jonas and Elsa are worth it.
Jonas has been doing really well at home. He has gone on two trips in the stroller around the neighborhood and has explored the first floor of the house. He has nasal cannula on that makes it a little more difficult to take him anywhere but we are so pleased with his eating and energy levels. His first visit to the pediatrician went great. He is doing well with his weight gain.
While I type this, Elsa is commenting, via crying, about her disdain for not being held. She also had a great doctor's visit. She is up to seven pounds and twelve ounces. We were really nervous that she hadn't put on any weight so this was great news...11 ounces in two weeks.
Both kids are doling out their smiles...quite a treat!
And with that, I am being paged by Elsa for lunch.
God Bless,
Mari & Dan & Elsa & Jonas
How fun to read about the "home front" :) Just delightful...stroller rides, little sleep for mom and dad, big smiles...praise the Lord!!!
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Hey "parents"- I have been keeping up on these babies this whole time and posting your news to Maryann as she is a bit computer challenged. This has been the ultimate "big win" of the big game and it must just feel the greatest. I am so glad your kids are now home and you are movin' on. Have so much fun with them as I know you are and know that as usual your coaches are proud of you. Maryann sends her best love. Go babies.
ReplyDeleteHi Mari and Dan,
ReplyDeleteIt's early and quiet, here. Hope it's not too quiet at your end of town. Hope it's exciting--filled with the wonderful sounds of "FEED ME". That is so very special that both Jonas and Elsa are home. It has been long and difficult, at times. But, as all of us "old folks" will say, "As the years slip by, these first arduous six months will slip into history as just another part of raising two very special children." You have had a great and special beginning. Keep on talking and hugging and holding and loving-especially talking. It's all good. Thanks again and always for your sharing of your intense---day-to-day love of two of God's great children.
We love you, Don and Delores