DAY 6

It's hard to believe that Pearson is already 5 days old! It's been one heck of a week with many ups and downs.  The best thing about it all is that we haven't really had many surprises.  The doctors did a great job of preparing Matt and I for what to expect once Pearson was born, so it has really helped us deal with the many obstacles we've faced this past week.  We've had a great deal of family and friends here, and Matt and I have been so blessed to have them by our side through these first several days.  It has helped us tremendously along with all of your comments on the blog, phone calls, and text.  We still can't tell you how much all of the love and support means to us and truly helps us get through each day. 

We are still thanking God every second of the day for this beautiful miracle, and still aren't sure what we did to deserve this blessing.  We are taking everything one day at a time, as we know that things are stable right now, but there will be more set backs in the future.  Most of all, we try to focus on where this road is taking Pearson and that is home, healthy and happy with his mommy and daddy.  What a glorious day that will be.

Pearson's most current update....He continues to remain stable on ECMO. The ECMO machine is buying Pearson some time for his lungs to mature a little more, so that his lungs will be able to support his breathing a little more once taken off of it.  At this time Dr. Kays is not sure when his surgery will be to repair his hernia and put his organs in the correct place.   

I'm attaching the maternity pictures I promised, since most of you didn't get to see me towards the end of the pregnancy.  Matt and I had these pictures done when I was 36 weeks pregnant.  I am also attaching a picture of Matt and I on the morning of the delivery.  We are wearing our "Team Pearson" shirts that our wonderful friends, Cydni and Chelsea, surprised us with! They were quite a hit at the hospital! There is also a picture of Pearson and he is on all of his machines. I debated putting a picture of him on here, because I didn't want to upset or overwhelm anyone.  Just keep in mind when you look at this picture, that all of those tubes are what is keeping him alive and will get him to where he needs to be.  He is a little swollen in his face, but I'm sure you will still be able to see the resemblence between him and his daddy! He's the sweetest thing in the world!