Such a big day...we were finally able to hold our precious Brendan!!! It was so incredible to finally be able to pick him up out of his and be able to rock him to sleep. Bryan finally got to hold one of newborn babies, and he is such a natural, that Brendan fell right to sleep.
Brendan is now off of the Nitricoxide which was helping his lungs, as well as the Prostin which was keeping the "extra" duct in his heart open. To say that the doctors are impressed with how well he is doing would be an understatment! It is still a wait and see few days to make sure that he can keep his numbers out with the medicine, but the next step would be to wean him off of the oxygen and then to get him to start eating from a bottle, which is going to be a challenge, but we are very hopeful he'll figure it out!!
This truly was a wonderful day for us, and the only thing that will make it better is when we are able to have a complete family picture once we get Brendan home!!
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that is probably one of the best pictures i have ever seen...just disappointed Bryan didn't have his black wind pants on :-) HAHA
i'm so glad you got to hold him...
love to you all.
What a wonderful picture. The smiles on your faces are worth a thousand words. We will continue to pray for Brendan and the doctors and nurses taking care of him and for you all and Rory. We are very thankful for the way God is working in Brendan's life.
Lots of Love
Peter and Jane
WoooooWhooooo. Pooping and being held by your parents. Does it get any better than this? You bet. Onward and upward
Keep "PUSH"ing for Brendan and the Texas Kilbrides!!! Way to go little man. I was so happy to hear about the big day!! I'm sure there are more great days to come.
Love to all in Texas,
Katharine and Rick
(Pray Until Something Happens)
THE MIRACLES CONTINUE TO HAPPEN IN TEXAS
WE LOVE YOU ALL
MUM,DAD AND MISS RORY
Congratulations! I'm so happy to hear that you got to hold him! My thoughts and prayers are still with you.
Love, Mary
This is the best news that I have heard all year!! This has brought tears of joy to my eyes, as I am sure it has to everyone.!! What a wonderful............picture!!Let's keep the prayers going!! All our love here from the Kilbride's in Woburn.
Your favorite sister
Colleen
That is great news. Glad you are finally able to hold the Fighting Irishman! Way to go little buddy. You may have him home in time to size up a red bag! Ok maybe we'll hold off a while before the sizing, from what I hear your daughter is already to get put in the trunk.
Glad things are going well. I'll continue to pray and think of you all from the bottom of the world.
LOVE,
TOM
And we ere all excited when we were told he did his first poop. Now Brendan's recovery will be double time since he is now able to feel the love of his parents while you hold him. We are all SO HAPPY for you.
Love,
LLLLLLLinda
Hi Maura and Bryan, Just wanted to say the picture of the 3 of you is worth 1,000 words!!!! Makes us feel the true Christmas spirit!!! We continue our prayers for all of your little family. Love, Lynne and John
I am so happy for you both! Being able to hold Brendan finally after all this time. This picture just melts my heart. God will continue to smile down on your family and before you know it you will all be home together. I can't wait to hear how the first meeting of brother and sister will be, I bet Rory will be all over her little brother and shower him with love.
We miss you!!!
Love,
Toni and family
Hello Maura and Bryan, this picture is just awesome! I am crying with joy and excitement. What a great day for you all!
Prayers, love and hugs,
Mr and Mrs P
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