Day 18 Update #2 - October 30, 2013


So I just have to post a quick update since my post earlier today.  I finally was able to hold Logan for the first time tonight and it may have been the best feeling ever!!!  They allowed us to do it before feeding tonight at 8 and when we got there they had him all ready to go.  I was able to hold him for about 30 minutes although it seemed like it went by in a second.  Here are a couple of pictures, let's say I was a bit emotional but only because I was such a happy Mommy!!  Can't wait to do it again tomorrow!!!
When they first handed him to me...
Kangaroo Care!!

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  1. KaraOctober 30, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    No way! No way!!! So so happy for you and that he's made enough progress that you could do this. You must be on cloud nine. Thanks for sharing - so glad I checked in to see this update!

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  2. ValOctober 30, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Melissa- you are the best and bravest mom EVER!!! I am so happy for you. I almost started crying myself when I saw your BEAUTIFUL photo of you and Logan together. Actually, I think I am crying. Oh well, congratulations on this milestone and know that we are so happy everything is going well for Logan. YOU are next on the improvement list! Thank you for finding time to update the blog. It means so much to us. Lots of love to you 3, Val & Cotten

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  3. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Melissa, just to let you know that there are lots of thoughts and prayers coming from the UK too. Your Dad keeps me updated and it's normally the first thing we speak about when we have our calls every day (as well as me following this fantastic blog). These are the pictures I've really been looking forward to (you and Logan together) and there are a few tears being shed here in the UK too. I know you have some more stuff to go through so take care of yourself. Love, Julie xx

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  4. LindaOctober 31, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I'm so happy for you! We will keep your family in our prayers!

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