Visitors

Owen & Ava got to come and see Isaac through a window in Isaac's NICU room. They were excited to come and see their baby brother for the first time. Ava was especially interested in his blankets. Notice Owen's hair- we told him Isaac had spiky hair and Owen wanted to have spiky hair just like his new brother.

With a doctor's order siblings can come into the NICU one time for a visit. Isaac was the only baby in the NICU for a day or two so it was the perfect time. Owen & Ava were a little unsure about the whole thing- Isaac had an iv in his head, the nurse was way chatty and the whole NICU is a little overwhelming but after a few minutes they warmed up and got to enjoy Isaac and some of his cute faces he makes. Owen came with spikes again, just like his new brother.

It was hard to be away from Owen & Ava for so long even though I knew they were being taken care off so well by family but it was to much for me to stay composed when Owen said, "Dad, do you miss me?" and Matthew responded, "Ya, I miss you a lot." After that Owen got a big bottom lip and teary eyes, then he said, "When you say that it makes me feel sad inside." It looked like he had a hard time figuring out why all of the sudden he got so sad. It was sweet and hard when they had to go. It was hard to be away when usually I get to be with them all of the time.

Isaac is lucky to have so many people that already love him. He had lots of visitors during his stay at the hospital.

When my parents told Patrick that Isaac had Down Syndrome he was a little angry and sad until he was reassured what a blessing he has been to all of us. He was happy after that.

This is the window where Owen & Ava got to see Isaac from for most of their visits.

My Aunt Cathryn also came but it was at a crazy time and I didn't get a picture.