Smiling Boy

1 month old

Benjamin is 1 month old! We had a good pediatrician appointment this morning. He weighs 10lbs now! I'm so thankful that he is eating well and getting some meat on his bones now :)

We also had a follow up appointment with the pediatric neurologist this afternoon. After her exam, she said that she thought Benjamin look really good. In order to take him off of the anti-seizure medicine she wants to do a 4 hour EEG to see if they detect any seizures. The last EEG he had in the NICU did pick up some "sub-clinical" seizures. If they don't record any during this EEG then he will probably be able to come off the medicine. This will happen in the next few weeks. We are praying that there are no more seizures detected and he is able to be taken off the medicine. But we are thankful that there is medicine to help when it is necessary.

We made it through the pediatrician appointment all together! Thankful for a friend letting us borrow their fancy double stroller!

Brothers

Here is a sweet picture from this morning of Conner and Benjamin.

3 weeks old!

It's so hard to believe that Benjamin is already 3 weeks old! We've had a great first week at home and things seem to be settling in. He's eating and sleeping well and we are so thankful!

Benjamin at home

We are enjoying having Benjamin at home! He had a good check up at the pediatrician on Monday. She said he looked like a normal healthy baby! We will have a follow up appointment with the Neurology team in a few weeks and hopefully they will say the same thing!

Here are some pics of Benjamin, he so sweet!

Bringing our baby home!

We were discharged from the NICU today around noon!! It is almost hard to believe that we are now at home with little Benjamin. Conner finally got to meet his little brother, "Benjaway" as he calls him. It has been such a sweet day. Thankful for so much.

Saturday 9/22 Update

Benjamin had his MRI today and we just got a call during dinner that there was nothing new on this follow up MRI! Praise the Lord!!! They have told us that he will most likely be discharged tomorrow sometime! We cannot believe this exciting news and are overjoyed at the thought of bringing our sweet boy home so much sooner than expected.
Cam and I were just talking over dinner about all the things we have learned from this experience. I think the biggest thing we both have witnessed is how absolutely amazing community is. We truly believe we have witness it as God created it to be. It is so powerful, uplifting and crucial. To be surrounded by friends, family, acquaintances and strangers in the way we have been lifted up is something I can't even begin to describe. We have been so humbled by and grateful for everyone that has reached out to our family whether it be by texts, calls, bringing us meals, praying for us, emailing us, etc. We are so grateful to walk through this with you.

Thank you for all your support!

Much love,
The Hardaways