Glass Half Full

Just over two weeks in, and I am already so so so sick of hospitals! My kids on the other hand have thought that having baby brother there is pretty cool - aside from the mom and dad being gone alot part. When I was in the hospital post partum, some of the highlights they found great enjoyment in were:

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Eating at the hospital cafeteria (which is actually pretty yummy) and pretty much getting any treat they asked for

Cuddle time with mom without having a big belly get in the way anymore Working on the ever important kung-fu skills
Playing with the super cool hospital bed buttons

Getting to take a picture of mom by themselves to celebrate getting released

While the kids have celebrated me being home from the hospital I am having a hard time splitting my time between my children at home and my child in the hospital. The adrenaline has worn off and now there are days where I am just overwhelmed. This morning I had to remind myself that there will come a day where I will get to walk out of the hospital with my sweet Adam in tow. Basically I'm surviving on finding "Glass half full moments." Some of them include:

For as early as Adam arrived he has had miraculously smooth sailing so far with no major problems coming up - my fingers are crossed that that remains the same

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Carrying a baby for only 30 weeks means less baby weight to lose!

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I've had the baby but I get to sleep through the night

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I have wonderful friends and family that have been SO supportive and helpful

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I didn't have to make dinner for two weeks (although the fact that every meal included dessert may negate the bonus of having less baby weight to lose as I have surely put some back on)

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We live within 10 minutes of the hospital

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Those are just a few of the moments that help me see the postive in life right now. The biggest is the comfort I feel from a Heavenly Father who loves me and knows I can survive this even when there are moments where I am in doubt.

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Adam IS doing so well and that is really a blessing. I have been amazed to watch him already start to develop and progress and look at each growth as a step closer to him coming home.

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So far Adam loves using his hands. Most of that use comes in trying to pull the oxygen out of his nose, but occasionally he does find his mouth

With the loss of his umbilical cord, Adam has moved past spongebath stage to actual baths. He actually enjoys them and the nurses tell me that he is generally very easy going with all the poking and prodding he is subjected to. Lets hope that nature remains the same when he gets home and is subjected to the poking and prodding of an older brother and sister.

He has been upgraded to getting to wear clothing which he looks so cute in! I wish I could capture a picture on camera to convey how adorable he is, but so far he loves to blink or wink almost every time I think I have the perfect shot. From his not wanting to pose for pictures to his smirks at me when his oxygen levels dip, I think Adam is going to be a little tease, which he's going to need if he wants to survive in our family!