Moving on Up

We spoke with the cardiologist today, and they are planning to transfer Thomas to Egleston tomorrow morning! Once there they will continue to evaluate him, and he will probably have surgery early next week.
We don't know exactly when the transfer will take place because we are at the mercy of the Transport Team.  Adults are transferred in regular ambulances.....Thomas will be transferred in the enormous NICU-on-wheels type ambulance that they use for babies :)
I am excited because I will be discharged tomorrow too! We have already told our nurse the plan so that the OB can get us out of here first thing in the morning. We will be moving into the Ronald McDonald house at Egleston and will stay there while Thomas is in the hospital.  Several people have asked for our address here in Atlanta, so I will be able to let you know after tomorrow!

Thanks for your continued prayers and support.  Please continue to pray for Thomas, his doctors and nurses,  and for us as we head into this next step of the journey.   We are excited to be moving forward but very nervous as well.

Deut 31:8
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."

Love,
Melissa & TJ (& Thomas!)

Single most asked question......revealed!

What color is Thomas's hair?

It is a sandy blonde.....with a receding hairline like his father :)

Thomas wanted to do a major reveal, but his "style team" was unavailable (and he's not allowed to wear outfits yet!)

This is TJ. The  biggest thing I am learning to do here is live in 3 hour increments.  Thomas is less than 48 hours old but it seems like he has been with us much longer!  We have no concept of what day it is! Melissa is pumping every 3 hours and then I have to run it down to the freezer in the NICU. The elevators here are slower than rush hour traffic. I get back to the room and get her situated and then try and rest or eat, and then it's time to restart the process. 

Melissa can attest to the fact that I can fall asleep anytime or anywhere. I fell asleep standing up in the elevator at 3:30 am this morning, missed my floor and only realized it because some people got on talking loudly!

No news so far on our little guy......still just hanging out in the NICU.

Thanks for checking on us, and for all of the prayers!!!

Love,

TJ (& Mel & Thomas)

Pictures.....Finally!

I finally got to go see Thomas around 10:30 this morning!   It all feels very surreal.....especially since I can't hold him and didn't get to see him initially except for few seconds.  Its also strange that I am in the NICU looking at our baby, not a patient!

He is continuing to be stable on room air, etc.  He isn't allowed to eat at this point and is getting nutrition through his IV.

We are so excited he is finally here! 
Here are a few pictures!
How can such a little peanut already have two chins?