Mom and Dad have been slacking with updates so I figured I would write in one myself. Life in the MSICU has been pretty exciting lately. To start with, I went on a road trip yesterday down to IR so they could put the feeding tube down in my intestine instead of my stomach. They gave me a "happy cocktail" to make sure I didnt feel anything and boy did it work (shh dont tell mom and dad).
Also, the doctors have been talking and I heard them say that they want to take out my vent tube soon! This is so exciting for me! First, I wont have to deal with this tube in my throat that makes me gag any more, and way more excitingly, as long as I do well, Mom and Dad will be able to hold me. I think that will make them sooooo happy! Cross your fingers for this to happen this weekend!
I am getting used to the dose of sedatives I am on so I have been waking up more recently. Check me out with my eyes open! I can totally see all the awesome toys in my bed now too! Mom said that I have way more waiting for me but they don't all fit.
Mom and Dad keep talking about my big brother Chase. They keep saying he his such a cute little guy and they cant wait for me to go home with him. Im not sure he is ready for me though. I'm a pretty feisty kid as Im sure you have heard.
Well, it is way past my bedtime so I better get going. Cant wait to meet all of you soon!
Love,
Riley Mae
Sent from my mommy's iPad
A picture of Riley awake!!! Very cool! :D (Chase looks like he's enjoying himself too)
ReplyDeleteDear Riley,
ReplyDeleteLook at you Miss Fancy Pants already typing on Mommy's iPad.... you are a born genius! By the way, this is your "Auntie Stephy" ( I will explain this to you on my next visit) but if you look at your cool blue elephant toy...that's me..the fashionable one :) On both of my visits I have witnessed the progression you have made, each day you become stronger and more independent. You are a born fighter...which you get from Mommy :) but yet you stay cool and collective...that you get from you Dad :) I can see that a big reward may come sooner than later for you and that is being held by some awesome parents who have been such a great influence to all of us throughout this whole process. This will be such a special moment for all of you and everyone will be excited for this. And last but least, your brother Chase, what can I say you have a rock star for a brother and you will soon see what I'm talking about :) I'm proud of you Miss Riley Mae! Can't wait to give you a high five on my next visit.
Heart,
"Auntie Stephy"
Hi Feisty Riley!
ReplyDeleteI KNEW it was just a matter of time before you discovered your Mom's iPad! This is Auntie Kristen and Uncle Steve writing to you, by the way. We already love you so much and can't wait to meet you! You already have a friend in our daughter, Rosie-cheeks. You, Chase & Rosie are going to have so much fun together when you come home! We are so proud of how hard you are fighting. You are as strong as we thought you would be, with the way you were always kicking in your mama's belly. Thanks for the update, and we hope we can meet you soon!
Love,
Auntie Kristen, Uncle Steve & Rosie-cheeks
What a big girl you are ! 3 weeks old and you already have me beat with the tech gadgets !!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work brave girl !
Hi Riley! So fun to hear from you! You are beyond adorable peeking out! We are pretty excited to meet you! And that big brother of yours seems to be using the Sit 'n Spin in advanced mode :-) Oh all the things he will teach you... Lots of love from Syracoombs. Hugs!
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