Sweet Little Larkin

Oh, how I love him! Larkin is doing so well and hopefully will be home on Saturday. His infection seems to have cleared and his breathing is now normal. He is basically just hanging out in the NICU getting his antibiotics and giving the nurses a fit about every 3 hours. :) Every time I get there, they are anxiously waiting as he is always ready to eat! I have been able to nurse him twice a day and he eats like a champ. It's hard because he seems so well and "ready" to come home but we just have to wait for the round of antibiotics to complete. We did find out that we will have to stay with him overnight on Friday night so in my mind he will be "home" on Friday.

It has been a tough week but Joe and I have been able to see the "silver linings" in all of this. We have also been overwhelmed by the amount of calls, emails, blog comments, and texts we have received and know that our little man has been thoroughly covered by the prayers of many! God has been so gracious as we know this infection could have been so much more serious, but thankfully it was caught VERY early! The dr's have been incredible and I will forever be grateful to the nurse who on the first night of Larkin's life felt the need to personally monitor him and run some tests as she felt that something just wasn't right.

Please continue to pray for Larkin and for us as we await his homecoming. Pray that everything continues to go as planned and for complete recovery. Also pray for Joe and me as we are anxious about getting him home. While I am SO excited I know that I will be very watchful and worried in the initial days home. I am praying for a peace and trust in our God as I know Larkin is in His hands! Thank you all.

Larkin is Here!

Samuel Larkin Denson

7 lbs 9 oz

21" long

born 7/21/2010 8:54pm

It has been a crazy 3-4 days. We wanted to post some pictures to share with everyone. As many of you know, Larkin is currently in the NICU with an infection. Please continue to pray for healing and strength. So far, he is improving which is a huge praise. We are so thankful for the outpouring of prayers and support from family and friends. We can't wait for many of you to be able to meet Larkin.

Still Counting...

We are getting closer and closer. There is even a slight chance that next week I will be induced! I am not getting my hopes up but due to the size of Larkin and the fact that I have measured at least a week ahead throughout my entire pregnancy, my dr. feels good about inducing if I have progressed more. So PRAY for that progression! :)

Larkin's room is still somewhat "under construction", so those pictures are still to come. I did want to post one last picture of me in all my hugeness! As you've probably noticed I chose to slack on posting prego pictures. In fact, I have pretty much run from the camera this last trimester. However, I think you have to see it to believe it....this is going to be one big baby!

Countdown to D-Day

We have been so busy lately and blogging has been the last thing on my mind. We have officially begun the countdown to Baby Larkin's arrival. 26 Days and counting! We also are realizing that there is a good chance he could be early (or I like to think so). At our 36 week ultrasound this week, he already weighed 7lbs 1oz!! It is comforting to know that if he does come early, he would hopefully be healthy and well-developed. We are so excited as his arrival gets closer and closer.

We still have a lot to do in preparation. As Joe put it this week, we are emotionally prepared, but there still are so many logistical things to take care of. The nursery is coming along! I've posted a few pictures of the progress and will update once we get it totally finished. We've also been "showered" by our friends and family and seem to have everything we need to welcome little Larkin. We are so thankful for everyone's generosity.

Well, I will keep everyone posted! Have a great and safe 4th of July!!

** I tried loading pictures from showers, but it's not cooperating so more to come...