Thank you to all who are following the progress of our little Ryan and praying for our family. We read every comment and email sent to us and appreciate all the words of encouragement. We don’t have much to report this morning other than his vitals look great and his breathing rate is increasing so while he is still on the breathing tube, they are turning the ventilator down a bit to let him take over more.
I was able to visit Ryan twice yesterday and held him last night for the first time. I didn’t know if and when I’d be allowed to hold him so was very excited to do so. He has a little mat he lays on so we weren’t skin to skin and he has lots of tubes, but it was great to have him so close to be able to talk and sing to.
Henry went and bought him socks because I was concerned his feet were cold. It was a four pack. He brought them to my room first for me to look at and then said, “He’s wearing the ‘I love daddy’ socks first.” He was so matter of fact about it I decided it was best not to argue. 🙂 He lovingly put them on Ryan’s feet when we arrived at the CICU before removing his own coat or hat. I think Ryan may have taken daddy’s heart just like our first two girls. It is precious to watch.
Again, a big thank you to everyone. We will keep you in the loop as we hear anything.
Comments (23)
oh, leighann! to HOLD him!!! praise God!
all i want to say is – you the sock queen had to have socks bought? i thought you would have dozens waiting to be filled with his little feet! much love!
Hey Henry & Leighann,
I am reading your story and I just started to cry. I am so glad that Ryan is doing so well! What a relief. And that you already got to hold him…God is so great!
Leighann, how are you feeling? Did the C-section go well?
We have been thinking and talking a lot about you and will continue to pray for all of you and especially for little Ryan!
Blessings from Holland,
Evelien
YAY for Ryan breathing more! That is such a testament to God’s glory!
I hope you’re recovering and are feeling better!
Your family amazes me everyday!
Good news to hear Mommy was able to hold Henry V. What a blessed moment it must have been.
I am so pleased to hear that everything is going well. The sock story is so beautiful that I could not help but shed a tear. You know that I am not the most religious of people but every time I see the updates I can’t help but acquire some sense of faith.
Love to all of you,
Sarah Wright
I’m so glad you got to hold him! Yay!
Praise God! What a joy to hold your new little one! We are praying for little Ryan’s health and spirit to strengthen and flourish!
P.S. Found your site thru the Scherm’s Blog.
What an awesome God we have! I praise him for little Ryan’s progress, and for you being able to hold him! He is constantly in my prayers, and I cry with joy at every update. May God be glorified through your journey.
We are so happy you got to hold Ryan! We are so pleased he is able to breath on his own a bit more. Praise God!
-Brent and Julie
So glad to hear things are going good! I know it had to be wonderful to be able to actually hold him. Still keeping you all in my prayers.
Tyra
Oh Leighann, I am praying for you and thinking of you, praise God you got to hold your baby.
Nothing like holding your baby for the first time. The tubes and wires are intimidating at first but it will get better. I’m glad you got to sing to him and love on him. I am so thankful to God for what He has done already for little Ryan. Give little Ryan a kiss from his Aunt Johanna.
PS might have to start a journal of the funnies your kids are saying.
Nothing like holding your baby for the first time. The tubes and wires are intimidating at first but it will get better. I’m glad you got to sing to him and love on him. I am so thankful to God for what He has done already for little Ryan. Give little Ryan a kiss from his Aunt Johanna.
PS might have to start a journal of the funnies your kids are saying.
I was so hoping you could hold him! He looks so plump and wonderful- you did an amazing job, and will continue to do so:)
Henry and Leighann,
I am so glad to read how well little Ryan is doing! I have been keeping you guys and him in my prayers.
I also love the sock story – reminds me very much of Dan. Whenever he dresses Mia, it’s almost a guarantee that she’ll be wearing her “I love daddy” tee-shirt!
Take care!
-Elisa
Keeping Ryan closely in our thoughts.
So glad to hear that baby Ryan is breathing better. I was shocked at how much he weighed. That’s a good sign. We’ve been following your story on-line and have our church praying as well.
Blessings!
Amy & Matt Kinnell
Essie & Chloe
So glad to hear that baby Ryan is breathing better. I was shocked at how much he weighed. That’s a good sign. We’ve been following your story on-line and have our church praying as well.
Blessings!
Amy & Matt Kinnell
Essie & Chloe
I am so glad to have found your blog. I talked to DJ when I was visiting Amy in KY last weekend so I have been following the news all week. God must have a special purpose for your little guy. He is such a fighter. I am praying for you all.
Jen Schaetzle – cousin
Leighann, He is such a doll! I am so happy that you were able to hold him. I have been praying for you and your family non stop. He is such a precious baby.
Love, Katie & Brad Gates
I love how daddies are daddies from the very moment it all begins. And I’m glad to hear of the protective skin – praise God! and breathing more and more … and getting to hold your baby!!!
I know there are many ups and downs and lots of loss-of-control moments. And I just continue to pray for you, for Ryan…and for all those who are helping you.
Blessings,
Karin
Leighann,
Just saw the note about your baby Ryan on Johanna’s facebook account. I have been in a fog or something, for I did not know about this. I am praying for you and for your little guy even at this moment. Wow. I pray that God’s presence and His grace would be above and beyond all that you think or ask for.
Lydia Hines