One of many miracles God has given us

Eryn spent the day yesterday taking amazing pictures of one of our miracles God has given us. These pictures are incredible and catch just a glimpse of this miracle. I always wonder how I will have more room in my heart to love yet another child as much as my others. It is amazing how God can just blow the doors off what we can comprehend each time.

No exciting pictures today

Today was a melt down mom day. With lack of sleep (2 1/2 hours in a 48 hour period) and viruses rounding though our family, I had a hard day keeping my eyes on God rather than the chaos of the kids and sickness. I am blessed with four beautiful children and a wonderful husband. All of them healthy for the most part but just overwhelmed by what it takes to manage a family of 4 plus a husband. Just as I began to wave the white flag, God sent family and friends to help through the craziness. We had dinners brought to us, help carting the kids around, and a healthy check up for Timmy. All kids went down tonight without a fight. Amazing that God just pulled it together once I looked up and gave up trying to do it myself. One would think I would learn that lesson.

Timmy is Home

Not much time to blog today. I am enjoying spending too much time with Tim. Wanted you to see that he is home and doing well. The home health nurse will be by to check in today. So excited to have our entire family under one roof.

Tim should be coming home tomorrow

Today was such a great day. I finally got a picture of him with his eyes opened. He was such a funny boy today. He was sucking his thumb. Filled his diaper 3 times while I was visiting. He must of known I was there to change him. Can you tell what is missing???? All of his tubes were off. He is only being monitored to make sure he stays in the normal range. Tomorrow is his circumcision and hearing test and if all goes well it looks like he gets to come home. We are so thankful for the miracles that have happened this week. God has knocked our socks off. We are looking forward to him coming home and having our family all under one roof.

A picture of Tim during his hardest days in NICU

This was one of Tim's most difficult moments. He was struggling with how fast his lungs were working. He was such a tough little guy. A day of this and he decided to continue to improve. He became so fiesty that he pulled out his IV and began to improve greatly. I think he decided if he wanted to quit being poked he might as well get better. He now has the Smith personality. His face is so precious.

Saturday Night Update on Tim

Just got home from the Hospital. Tim is doing so well. According to the nurse if he continues to improve as he is, he will get to come home on Monday. HOOORAY. I am so thankful for all the prayers God is answering. I am seeing miracles happen right before my eyes. God is amazing. He is good all the time.

Timothy is doing well

Today has been a great day for Timothy. He is now off all oxygen. They are treating his jaundice and he is starting to eat. HOOOOORAY. Mommy was able to hold him with out all his tubing and feed him. We are so greatful that God is taking care of him and helping him get better. Looks like if we continue to improve he will get to come home soon.

Timothy update

Tonight Timothy looked good. I am smiling and tearing up as I think about the first text I sent from my phone in the hospital this morning. I prayed today that Timothy's breathing would slow down and that his oxygen level would stablize. I prayed that his cpat would be removed and that soon he would be able to start eating. I also prayed that he would show improvment on his xrays. Many of you prayed with us all day. Well, God blew my socks off today. Timothy's breathing rate became more stable even after the cpat :0) was removed. His oxygen level continues to improve and they are able to back off some of the oxygen. And guess what, Timothy is getting to eat today. Not by bottle but by a tube that runs into his stomach so that he doesn't inhale it back into his lungs. Well, I guess you can say not only did God answer the prayers I had but then some. Thank you God for answering.

Our current prayer is that the oxygen level can go down to 21% which is the oxygen level of the room. He is a little jaundice and is under lights. We are praying that this clears up. We are praying that his breathing rate remains the same or better and that his o2 level stays the same or better as they back off the o2. I would love to see the o2 be removed soon and that he can start gearing up to bottle feed and come home soon. They did an EKG on him today. They said it looked great. All babies are born without their heard completely closed off and usually this happens within the first few days. We are praying this closes it self so that it doesn't have to be surgically closed. The doctor was relieved that this wasn't the cause of the respiratory distress.

The great news is he is continuing to improve every day. He is a miracle happening right before our eyes. God is so amazing and He just has Timothy right in His hands. It is awesome seeing God working right before our eyes. Thanks again for praying and check back often for updates.

Welcome Baby Timothy Jadon Smith

Timothy was born on 2/11 at 12:25 am. He was 7 lbs 9 oz. 21 inches long. He was definitely the biggest of the crew. Timothy struggled with fluid on his lungs upon deliever and was admitted to the NICU. He is improving daily but we are still praying that he can come home soon.

Rainy Day Fun

Carey, Austin and Lauren decided to go out and play football in the rain. The day ended up with Lauren running in cold and wet to take a warm shower. Ethan stayed in with mommy. Smart boy. Austin and daddy had fun playing in the mud. Where oh where did Austin's shoes go. Needless to say Austin will remember this for the rest of his life. They had a blast.