Monday, March 12, 2007

Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11

Following are some other pictures of Collin's first few days. Collin began to get some nutrition through TPN (total parenteral nutrition) on Saturday evening; he even got a change of bedding and bandages! The nursing crew at the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) are beyond awesome. Their care and nurturing of the babies (and parents) in their unit is amazing and wonderful. Special nurses have included Gene, Henry and Elma. Sunday evening, Mom's mom (Grandma V) and s.dad (Grandpa V) came into town and Mom was released from the hospital.
Mom finally gets some sun It's a tent, not a bonnet!

Dad's lucky half dollar and Collin's lucky leg Ventilator schmentilator!

Tiny toesProud Mom and Dad peek at their beautiful boy

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Just read through the whole blog and looked at the photos...what a beautiful little boy! OMG he looks just like you Erin! I hardly can see resemblances in babies but wow this one is remarkable...your same little nose and lips. Sorry Matt..wink! Know that many prayers are being sent up for Collin and his health issues and he is a strong little trooper and force of nature. God bless you all. Love Aunt Katie in Tempe. (((((Collin))))

Anonymous said...

Congratulations, Erin & Matt! He is an absolutely beautiful boy! Grandma Lora has got lots of people across the world praying and sending positive, healing energy. Please know that Collin is in my thoughts and prayers daily. From Susan in Canada.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful (or handsome) baby boy! Collin will be in our prayers until he is fully recovered. May God keep you and Collin safe.

Marsha

PS Devyani said he is beautiful but so tiny!

Anonymous said...

With great looking parents he couldn't help but be gorgeous, too. A beautiful family.

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful family. My God, he is so little. I'm delighted to hear that Collin has such a wonderful crew in NICU watching over him, and taking care of the parents too. What a lot for such young parents to go through. It sure looks like they are up for the challenge, however. Hang in there, Mom & Dad!

Love, Andrea

the family, with love said...

It's not super obvious, but if you look close on the fourth picture down, he has what looks like a birthmark in the shape of a heart on his forehead. A sign of love from the angels!

Anonymous said...

Wow.My first nephew.Isn't he the cutest??? Erin & Matt: congrats on your new babyboy!!! Collin: what a strong little baby!!