It's been a good couple of days for Charlie. It is hard to believe that he has been here a week already. Everyday something new seems to be going on and he is getting squirmier and fussier, it is great now, but hopefully it settles when he does come home.

He met his Great-grandma today, and it was great to see her with him. He has also had visits from his grandparents over the last couple of days.

I came to a very unsettling realization today when I was holding him. It hit me like a brick how different life will be now. I was holding his feeding tube, as the nurse explained to me how the milk will go down the tube faster when held higher, and to lower it if it is going too fast. The first thing out of my mouth after the explanation was "oh, like a beer bong?"

Charlie's cousin Sophie is very excited for Charlie's first Twins game!

June 28

Leslie is home and doing well, Charlie is 4 days old, and the change has been remarkable. He is moving quite a bit, crying and doing advanced algebraic equations, ok 2/3 of those.
I had a call from Leslie last night to tell me that she was going to get to hold Charlie. It was very exciting, and he responded very well. It was the best moment so far for her, and my turn came today.

  I can't even put into words how amazing it was to watch Cory hold our son.  He has been an amazing husband through this all and a terrific Dad!

It was a good day for Charlie. The breathing tube was removed and he is breathing on his own, plus he was able roll onto his front while catching some rays. He was really active and squirming but settled down after a diaper change and some time with his parents.

Mom is doing well and hopefully will be coming home in the next couple of days and Charlie's big brother Kirby is very excited at the prospect.

From Grandma Hall (We'll change the name)

Between Mother and Other

                                      My heart is younger, higher

                                      than at any time since I held

                                      your beginning life against it.

                                      The mirror does not lie.

                                      I am as my mother was,

                                      As I, of course, would never be.

                                      On this day of days, time is

                                      gracious.

                                      It has, I think, a special

                                      fondness

                                      For first time grandmothers

                                      and so leaves one thing

                                      unchanged----

                                      I love your son as I loved

                                      the son cradled in my arms,

                                      that long-ago yesterday,

                                      when I was you, and you were

                                      he.

                                                              ----  Jacqueline Shaheen

Charlie Boy, The Early Days

Charlie came into this world 2 months early on June 24, 2012, he did not want to miss the 100th Stampede.
In his first few days he has been working hard to towards getting home to his family, and they couldn't be prouder.

His Mom has been incredible with her strength and courage through his birth and the staff at Foothills Hospital have given remarkable care.

He has met all his grandparents and is already taken over the number 1 position in the hierarchy with Grandma and Grandpa Hall and Williams.

This Blog is being created for his family and friends to experience the early years of his life even if their travels take them away. Please feel free to contribute.