Hi All,
Finally we're home!!! Yesterday was certainly one of the most emotional and happiest days of our lives! On Saturday I got the call to stay over at the hospital so that we can take our little warrior home on Sunday. It's been such a journey that the nurses became our friends and Carstenhoff NICU a second home, so the departure was quite emotional.
Our first night was eventfull but good with Wes and I taking turns to check on our baby boy. His whole "toolbox" is up in our room and luckily the oxygen cord is long enough to transport Caden without real difficulty. We also gave him his first bath (from us) and it was just tears and drama, but we got through it! Today he's been very peaceful, only waking up to eat and reserving the rest of his energy for gaining weight.
Dr. Vermaak is on leave so on Wednesday we have to go for a follow up appointment with dr. van der Vyver because Caden lost a little bit of weight just before he came home. So just to be on the safe side they're checking him out. He also received all his vaccines for polio and tb, and the eye doctor said that Caden's eyes look fine.
Thank you so much everyone for your support throughout this journey. It has been amazing to see how people can come together in times of need!
Enjoy the pictures, and we'll keep you updated!!!
Lots of love
Elriza & Wes
9 comments:
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!
Hi
Your baby boy is really very cute. I wish the best of luck to the young man & keep the faith you two.
regards
Jolly
CONGRATULATIONS! WHAT A HAPPY HAPPY DAY! I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES TO SEE THIS JOURNEY NOW TAKEN ITS TURN TO HOME SWEET HOME! THANK YOU DEAR LORD, FOR GETTING THE PAUL FAMILY HOME SAFELY, FOR CADEN CONTINUING TO DO SO WELL - HE LOOKS TO BEAUTIFUL FOR WORDS! AND HE HAS GROWN WOW! DONT STRESS ABOUT THE SMALL STUFF - IT WILL ALL FALL INTO PLACE, IT WILL ALL START TO COME NATURALLY - CONTINUE TO PUT YOUR FAITH AND TRUST IN GOD AND ASK HIM FOR GUIDANCE AND HELP! AND REMEMBER, I AM HERE FOR YOU TO! ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT FOR ANY ADVICE OF HELP I CAN GIVE YOU GUYS , IT WOULD BE A PLEASURE! CADENS ROOM LOOK BEAUTIFUL BY THE WAY, FABULOUS JOB! GOD BLESS LOTS OF LOVE AND CANT WAIT TO MEET HIM, MARK, SAMM, DEQLAN AND LOGAN
Oh my word
What wonderful news.He is absolutely beautiful.I suppose you and wes can't believe he's home.All the best for all three of you.Caden keep drinking your mamaroni sauce and pick up weight.
His room is lovely.
Lots of love
Sharon
Congratulations and Celebrations!!! He is absolutely beautiful and so flippin cute! I am so happy for you guys... You deserve so much happiness! He is going to give you so much love and joy! His room is really lovely and I can see all the hard work that has gone into it! Good luck with everything and always remember that we are always here for you! God bless, Conrad, Megan and my precious Keaton
Hi to you all
Oh my gosh, he is too handsome for words. Just been telling Candy the history of the compactum....Wow ! His bedroom looks stunning.. Well done guys. Great decorting skills between the two of you. Elriza you should go into this fulltime. We cannot wait to see the little man and kiss an hug him to bits. Our God is Great... what can I say. Love to you all and big kisses to Caden.
Love Grant, Lynette, Candy and Tanzie
xxxx
Welcome home, little man. What an awesome day it was when we heard that you are on your way home. Well you room looks gorgeous. Your mom and dad really outdid themselves. It looks absolutely stunning. Well my little angel, you are growing more and more handsome by the day. I can just imagine all the ladies waiting to kiss and hug you. Keep on growing as wonderful as you are. Lord Jesus will continue to watch over you and keep you safe in His tender care.
Love you lots and lots
God Bless our precious little angel.
Grampy and Granny
What a Great God we serve, and His promises are always true - you experienced living proof of this as Caden was discharged from NICU !!!! Congratulations Elriza and Wes on the blessed day that you carried your precious Caden into his very own home where he will receive all the love and nurturing from his Mommy and Daddy to thrive and reach his full potential. He is really a beautiful little boy and he will teach you both a new meaning of the word "love" - it will be a love like the two of you have never before known. Cherish every moment you have together as these tiny babies grow so very quickly. Before you know it, he will be giving you adorable smiles and gurgling his delight. God's richest blessings be upon you as a new family unit, all the days of your lives. Caden's nursery is stunning, by the way !!!
Lots of love,
Bev and Derek
(Deqlan's Nanna and Grandpa)
I have been follwoing the progress of your beautiful boy and am overjoyed to hear that he is finally home. As a mother myself, I can completely understangd how pleased you must be to have reached this point and also how difficult the past few weeks must have been for you. I will contimue to pray for Caden's health and continued growth.
You have a very precious gift and I'm sure you will cherish him always.
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