Saturday, March 12, 2011

Mom and son reunited at last!!

It's been a good day for the Grimsleys.  Mom was released from the hospital at noon and has been reunited with her little boy.  Kelly and Cara were both able to hold him for about an hour each.  He never seemed as peaceful as he was in Mom's arms. We received some very promising news from the attending doctor but are staying cautiously optimistic.  Since he is doing so well they are going to be lowering the ventilator with the hope of getting him off of it tomorrow.  They have also just started giving him some breast milk through his feeding tube.  So he has a full belly and is sleeping soundly. The doctors have said he is doing better than they ever imagined he would.  Our attending is hoping to be sending him home instead of toward surgery.  We had been told this option was pretty much out of the question but our little man is hanging tough......not surprising......he is a Grimsley!!  The next 48 hours will be very telling, he's been traveling down the right path and pray he continues to do so.  A few bumps are okay but any detour and immediate surgery options are back on the table.  So cautious optimism is our mantra for now.  Keep our little guy in your thoughts and prayers; he needs it right now. 


11 comments:

Margaret said...

Cara, I love the photo of you and little Davis. How perfect. I can see why he was so content to be in your arms. One lucky little boy to have been blessed with you as his mom and Kelly as his dad! What great news about the possibility of him coming home. My prayers are constant for you and your beautiful family!

randy said...

Margaret said it all...we can only say "AMEN" to her comments. Randy, Cathy, and Kris

Sabrina said...

Lovely photo and wonderful news! So happy that the three of you are together now. Much love from us Currans

Sunny said...

So beautiful. I love seeing you two together. I'm sure he loves having his mommy near.

Scott and I are in tears, literally.

So happy for you guys.

Holly said...

He is such a tough little guy! This news is amazing. We will be keeping you in our prayers. I can't believe he might be going home this week!!!

Kristi said...

A beautiful photo of you and your guy. You look so happy! So glad to hear that everything is going better than expected.

Dee said...

What a beautiful photo, both mom and baby look so in love and content.

Maureen said...

Thank you so much for keeping us up-to-date. I LOVE the photo of Baby Davis and his momma!! Sending lots of love and continued prayers from Chicago! xoxoxo

girlysmack said...

What a gorgeous photo, Cara! Davis is beautiful. He looks so big -- like a full-term baby! We are praying for you all and so thankful you have this blog to keep everyone up-to-date...

Teresa Fewel said...

Cara, you are an amazing mom and Davis looks so content in your arms. You are an inspiration to many for the dedication and love you both are giving Davis. He is one lucky guy to have such great parents!!! His strength is amazing and an answer to many prayers. We can't wait to meet him and give hugs to all of you.
Much love,
Teresa and the boys

Johanna said...

I have been praying for you and Kelly, and I love that you're keeping us all up to date - thank you!
This picture is making me cry - you're the best Mom, and I love to see this picture of you holding him!