Picture Time!!

When you see what appears to be a foot at your baby's face many different thoughts cross your mind. How did that get there, is he ok, is that suppose to happen like that, great now I know what's causing those pains for my wife, and (the best of all) a future NFL kicker (Daddy's got a new retirement plan).

Just in case you had to blink twice I provided both pictures of what I can only term as "my wife's child" as I have always lacked the flexibility to do anything remotely like this. This was probably JJ's most photogenic moment in awhile, so much so that we even witnessed him scratching his nose with his toes.

Busy visit with the Doctor this week and busy schedule coming up. Let me start with thanking Becky's co-worker for arranging a tour of the ECMO treatment area of Children's Medical Center. Becky had a chance to tour this Saturday night and to meet with one of the Specialist. After seeing all of this everything seamed to hit home again with Becky. I think she feels the need to try to be overly cautious with me on the physical state that JJ will be in on ECMO. I have to remind her that I was present for my brother when he was being treated for his burns and I remember seeing some of the worst stuff that I would not want to even describe to this day. All during that time period I kept reminding myself that our loved ones who are in this state must go through these unnatural phases as a means of healing.

Though JJ will be puffy like the Michelin Man with a purple-grey tinge to his body,no matter what he is still our son. My dealing with his physical condition is part of the healing process for me, as he is dealing with the internal healing on his own. Whether he makes it through all of this or not I will still have many wonderful memories, just like the other night when I thought he was going to poke his hand through Becky's belly to shake mine. I am scheduled to take my tour this week, so I hope to give a better report next week of things we may possibly need if and when he gets to the ECMO unit.

Dr. Horsager evaluated Becky and has asked for another MRI to be performed to see where lung development is at. This will provide us with a better gauge of what to expect survival wise, and immediately after delivery. This is to occur on 10/25 (be on the lookout for some more of the really cool pictures).

Becky's inducement date is still scheduled for November 14th at Parkland.

****Baby Shower****
Becky and I have received many questions regarding when this will be. We decided that we will forgo the customary baby shower at this point. Since JJ can be in the hospital for several months, it will be best if we hold off and have a coming home shower for him. In lieu of that many of Becky's friends are doing a house cleaning party for us. This will be November 9 from 1pm -5pm. Everyone is more than welcome to attend.

On a side note, I will be participating in the Euless I-League vs. the Grapevine I-League Heineken Cup Hockey game on Friday 19th at 9:00pm at Grapevine Mills mall. I would love to see you there if you have no other plans that night. It should be a real fun time. The new season starts on the 20th back at the Dr. PepperStarCenter in Euless.