Jan 302012
 

Aden and Alexandria d45

One proud brother

Aden kissing Alexandria

An unexpected kiss

Aden holding Alexandria's hand

Aden and Alexandria

Early this morning, around 7am, Alexandria’s breathing stopped briefly and the alarms went off.  I rubbed her back, talked with her, and she started right back up, but it was a scare.  It was the only occurance today.  When I went to call Kim the phone had run out of battery life so I ended up yelling and banging on the wall till she heard me.  Her color most of the morning was gray, but she pinked-up after lunch.  Dawn (social worker) from Hospice came by around 1pm, Jessica (nurse) is going to come by on Wednesday.  Dawn, Kim, and I talked about Hospice costs.  Kim and I are considering paying for Children’s Special Health, something we haven’t done since Aden was a baby, to help offset what our primary insurance doesn’t pay for.

Alexandria was fragile enough today that I didn’t offer the very nice people who came with a meal if they wanted to hold her.  I didn’t want to introduce anything new to her immune system,  they left so quickly I didn’t get a chance to explain, I hope they understand.  She’s quite weak tonight, pink, but drained.  If only her sinuses would drain like her energy has.  She’s still producing lots of flem, a phase of the cold I thought she has passed by… but definately not.

Aden was interested in holding Alexandria tonight, as you can see above.  I wasn’t about to stop that, it’s the first time.  For the most part he’s ignored her, but there’s clearly an attachment beneith the surface, I was stunned when he leaned down and kissed her.  He is very touch sensative and rarely kisses anyone, even Kimberly and I.

 Posted by on January 30, 2012 at 9:03 pm

  2 Responses to “45 Days Old (Update)”

  1. Doug & Kim — I am thinking about you a lot. What beautiful stories you have. And the photos are priceless! What a gift with Aden & Alexandria! How cool that he normally doesn’t like touch or kissing, but felt compelled to share with his sister. What a gift. Love to you all.

  2. Doug & Kim, Lori W. (from church) passed along your update. Your family’s story is so touching. Jillian & I so enjoyed meeting your little men, Gabe & Aden, at the door yesterday. We had no expectations of holding your little angel, Alexandria. –just dropping off dinner.

    You’re in our thoughts and prayers–
    The Meade family

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