Monday, December 9, 2013

One Month of Life: A Retrospective

Benton has had quite the amazing month since he was born on November 8th 2013.  This post will provide a look back over the last 30 days with pictures.  Enjoy!
First visit to Benton!
Benton a few minutes after he was born

Standing by our little man.  Our love will heal him.


Getting baptized by Father Joe.
A tour under the bilirubin lights.

Changing his bandages for his irritated skin.
First feeding by Daddy.
Decorating his isolette!
Celebrating two weeks!
Reading stories and singing snuggle puppy.
Wearing ear muffs with the jet puff ventilator.
Swollen from the jet puff ventilator

Hoping and praying in the hospital chapel.
First time Benton opened his eyes!
Watching our man.
Sitting vigil by his bedside.


Celebrating three weeks!
First cute outfit as a Christmas cutie.
Waiting for good news after his lung collapsed.

We love this beautiful boy.
Sleeping angel.
Enjoying tummy time!

Love at the bedside.

Celebrating four weeks!
First time holding him!
Kangaroo care with my little man!













3 comments:

  1. Happy one month Benton!! Marika I'm so happy you've been able to hold Benton for Kangaroo care. I can't imagine how hard it must have been to wait that long! Those pictures are adorable and you're just beaming. :) Nate and I send our love and prayers.

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  2. So amazing... love those last few photos, congratulations Benton!! What a milestone!!

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  3. Our first baby came 3 months early on 12/30/78 - weighed 2-1/2 lbs and 11" but keep in mind the year. He just turned 35, has a PhD in physics from Cambridge U., and has been a winner every day of his life. You will all be GREAT - Best best wishes and lots of prayers your way.

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