Friday, October 11, 2013

We're Home!

It feels so good to be home!  All 9 of us together.  God has been so good to us.  Here are a few pictures in order and another update below.
Adelyn holding Evan for the first time.  She thinks he's very cute :)

Anna holding Evan in the blanket she crocheted for him.  She loves her new little brother so much :)

Getting Evan out of his car seat and into the house for the first time {outside the womb}

Daddy carrying him through the threshold :)

Libby burping Evan with the burp cloth she sewed for him 

Christopher showing the mini sword and shield he made for his little brother (all his idea).  Isn't he sweet?

Update: I am continuing to try to get Evan to nurse a lot to help with his bilirubin levels.  The blocked tear duct, we discovered might be more than a simple clogged tear duct.  While doing the standard massage, I discovered a firm lump in the tear duct area.  The pediatrician at the hospital recommended he see an eye specialist as soon as possible to rule out a cyst.  So, we are headed to a children's hospital in the morning to try to find out what it is and how to treat it.  Please pray this will not require surgery and can be treated in simple ways at home if possible.  We also need to have his bilirubin levels re-checked next Tuesday morning.  Thank you friends for praying and rejoicing with us for our newest blessing!