Monday, July 26, 2010

Safe and Sound in Morgantown



We have made it to Morgantown, WV. We decided to stay here for the night because there is a children's hospital nearby. Thank you to Kim Corbin. The room is beautiful.

Jacob did well overall. He sleep some but surprisingly was awake quite a bit. He fussed a little but did not cry heavy at all. We stopped once along the way to give Jake a little break and change his diaper. Around the 3 hour mark when we were just about here Jacob was looking a little pale and uneasy so I am glad we decided to stop here. I think 3 hours is his limit.

As soon as we got into the hotel room I checked his SATs and his heart rate and it was perfect. He is nice and pink and sleeping soundly right now.

Jake after a long road trip.

We really appreciate all of the prayers and kind words we have received. Our family is very blessed to have so many people who care about our sweet baby boy. I will post when we get to Philly and daily while in the hospital.

One final note:
I have a heavy heart today. Another one of Jacob's buddies from CHOP passed away yesterday. The Marrone family was very dear to us. Our children were at CHOP the same time. Mia also had HLHS like Jacob. Her passing came as a shock. This life can be such a hard one. During our pregnancy Jenn, Stacey, Laura and I became very close. We then met at CHOP with our children. Now baby Mia and baby Gwen were called to heaven. My heart breaks everytime I hear of a baby dying but even more so to these babies since we were so close. Please pray for their families as they go through this difficult time. Thank you.

5 comments:

  1. Glad to hear you made it to Morgantown safe and sound. Haha the little man looks all super cozy in the latest pics. You're in my thoughts and prayers in these coming days. Best of luck
    Lisa

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  2. Love the pictures kathy, Boy your wore him out! lol, he does look good and glad the room is so very nice. Get some rest yourself for the rest of the long drive tomorrow and keep us all posted on your journey to Philly, Your Dad and I are so very proud of you, I will take care of your other little boy with pleasure....Love MOM

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  3. Love you Kathy and am sending tons of positive energy your way. Jake looks so comfy and glad to be out of the car!

    Hugs,
    Stacey

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  4. Jake is so stinking cute! Sending lots of prayers for an easy rest of the trip.

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  5. Kathy, I have to tell you that I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pics of Jake! He is SUCH a little chunk - I bet his chunkiness will blow them away at CHOP!

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