Please pray for Isaiah's daddy!

Dave started feeling sick on wednesday. Thought he had a virus. He went back to work friday. He came home and waas feeling worse. I sent him to dr to get chest xray. We ended up at hospital in morgantown. They did a heart cath on sunday. They discovered that he has two blockages. They are transferring him to Charleston this morning. They will do a double bypass on thursday. Please pray! This will prove to be yet another trying time for our family.

Thank you so much to all of our friends and church family who have been praying and for offers of help with the children. I truely appreciate it!

Lots of Love,
Amy

March for Babies

Even in all that rain on Sunday there was a good turn out for the walk. We had six friends and family which made a total of 15 for our team. We collected $300.00. I will still be collecting through the end of May. So let me know if you want to donate. Overall $30,000.00 was collected and donated to March of Dimes. This is so cool. I feel blessed to have been a part of a very special event. I look forward to next years walk. Isaiah was acknowledged as an Ambassador for the March of Dimes. It was neat. They presented him with a little duck.

Hope everyone is having a good week and staying dry.

Amy

We have some Future Firefighters....

Today was a special day! Elijah got to be a firemen today. We went to the fire house and "uncle" Pat took us for a ride! Elijah found out Thursday night we were gonna go for a ride and he was sooooo excited. We rode out to see Aunt Wilma. He was so happy with the sounds and lights. He couldn't wait to beep the horn! Dana couldn't quit smiling. I think even for her tjird time on a firetruck, she had fun. Enjoy the pictures!

Our appt. yesterday went great. It was first time to the new hospital and boy was it awesome! The hospital is beautiful. Isaiah weiged in at 19lbs 3ozs with his clothes on. Everything came off his mouth and arms. he is super excited! We have to massage his scar but they say tha hardness is normal.

Tomorrow is our walk for babies and we are excited to be a part of such an important event! Come out and support us if you can.

Amy

two weeks since surgery

I just wanted to share some pictures I took. The second two were taken yesterday. It was two weeks exactly since he had surgery. I am amzed at how great he looks. Praise God he has done so well. I wasn't quite sure with what to expect. This has went above and beyond all my expections. I will be excited to see him on his first birthday. I bet you won't even be able to tell. he has learned to reach for people and things more this week and he waved to a lady in walmart yesterday. It seems he is growing in leaps in bounds.

On another note, I just wanted to let you know aunt Wilma and Unc that we are praying for you.We are so grateful to Doris and Jack that they are here with you during this time. Unc is having surgery on Friday and I am sure they would appreciate your prayers as well. You are very special to us and we love you very much.

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BTW that was Isaiah saying hi to everyone. he is on my lap and couldn't keep his fingers off the keyboard.

One more thing... Sunday 5/3 there is a walk at VA Park in Clarksburg. Its for March for Babies. The March of Dimes is holding this walk to raise money to help research birth defects and premature births. We as a family will be walking in honor of our precious Isaiah. We would love for our family and friends to come and support us and walk with us. If you can not walk with us but would like to make a donation to our team please call me. My cell is 304-626-6821. We appreciate all of you.

Amy and Isaiah

Isaiah is 6 months old today!

I have to say its been a very interesting, but quick six months. Boy does time fly. When we brought him home from the hospital I keep thinking where do we go from here. Look at us now... He has had his first surgery, has rolled over once, and is such a happy baby.

Things are progressing very well for him if I say so myself. He looks absolutely wonderful! He was a gorgeous baby before his surgery and I can't believe what a great job they done. We will be forever grateful to Dr. Jaing, Dr. V and all the nurses and staff in the Cleft-Craniofacial Clinic at Childrens hospital.

We are having some feeding issues. He is struggling to swallow. We are having a therapist from birth to three coming today. They will check him and see if there are any services he can benefit from. I am excited to see what happens.

Today I started wathing Hunter. So far so good. Luckily Isaiah and Hunter are on different schedules. Hunter is 2 1/2 weeks old. So 3 1/2 hours into today things are great.

Our evenings are getting hetic. softball practice for the girls. Games start on saturday.
More pictures to follow.

Amy

1st post - op appt

Today is one week sice surgery. As far as healing goes Isaiah is doing well physically. He just is not sleeping and pretty fussy. He will eat one or two bottles well then the next two or three not so well. The medicince did a number on him but with some help we got that all figured out and I am sure he feels much better.

He weighed 18 lbs 3ozs last wed and today he weighed 17lbs and 15ozs. (that was with his no-nos on so I am sure more like 17lbs 13ozs). Said he looked great. lots of drainage out of right ear so ear drops til friday. If all goes well then tape, glue and no-nos (arm restraints) will be gone next week.

Isaiah has hit some milestones this week. We gave him applesause. He liked the taste but couldn't swallow. Every bit of it went in his mouth and out of his nose. I realize that all babies have to learn to swallow it but without a pallet that makes it a bit more difficult. I was told by another mom that there is therapy they can start at six months. I guess it cant hurt so we will see. I will be calling birth to three tomorrow.

I had Isaiah laying on the floor last night exercising his arms. He looked at us and smiled and rolled over! I am so glad that Dave and I both got to see it for the first time. He was so proud. I added a picture of him on his belly.

Elijah is staying with mama and papa tonight. isaiah is asleep for now and girls are in bed. Dave is still at work so I am gonna try and take full advantage of it and grab a few winks. I am completely exhausted. They said he would be out of whack for a couple of weeks, and let me say I cant wait til that time is over! After the girls went to bed Devon helped to entertain Isaiah and I headed off to soak in the bath. How great it feels to be able to shave both your legs in the same setting! Thanks Devon, sometimes I don't know what I would do without ya! Love ya!

Picture of his mouth was taken 5 days post op!

Good night and enjoy pictures.

Amy

There's No God like Jehovah

What a great service at church today. We were so excited to share how well Isaiah done through his surgery and give God complete praise for it all!

As praise and worship started we gathered around the alter as usual. Our pastor was excited to see him. The very first song they sang was because he lives. It suure took a different meaning in our lives today. The second verse says this.....

How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
And feel the pride and joy he gives;
but still the greater assurance:
This child can face uncertain days because HE lives.

Boy that got ahold of us. We know that no matter what we may face each day, no matter what Isaiah may face, life is worth the living BECAUSE HE LIVES!

We just look at our precious baby and can't help but be in amazement of the healing power of our Lord Jesus. The drs told us he could be in the hospital 2-5 days and we were sitting in our living room in less than 24 hrs from when surgery was over. He has had some fussiness today. This evening all he wants is mommy. I stayed home from church with him and Elijah. He had a hard time falling asleep. Just whiney. He slept for awhile then woke up more fussy. Its times like this when I am sleep deprived and he is whiney that I need an extra boost. I am so excited to see each day as his lip and nose heals. The picture I took today is better than the one I took Friday. Its amazing how each day is such an improvement.

We have our first preop appt on Wednesday. I pray they tell us we are doing everything ok.

Well Isaiah is making his needs known AGAIN...

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Amy