Hello Blogosphere........I have hacked Stef's blog because I am left in Griffs room with a computer and what started out as a half dozen Krispy Kreme (now only 4, that's self restraint for me) and my boy is sleeping.
We are approaching what I hope to be the tail end of this now 1 month & 1 day journey that Griff has taken us on. From day 1 when Stef told me she was pregnant (crying in the guest BR when I came home & of course my immediate reaction was that someone had passed) to the triumphant way that Griff came 9 weeks early (I believe b/c he didn't want to keep the secret of him being a baby w/manhood) we have been surrounded by family and friends that have supported us with help w/GK, meals, some driving back and forth and of course the prayers for Griff.
It's been crazy how it seems like he has always been here and that it was just yesterday when Stef gave birth. Of course we have had some scares and downs with him in the hospital, but there has been a peace that we are not in control of one single thing that happens and to watch Stefanie be so strong throughout this past month has been amazing to watch (as I have been able to go to work and some church to take my mind off of things while she has been at the H as much as possible being Griffs advocate). We tried to control when/how we would get pregnant (didn't work), we tried to control when he would be born (didn't work) and we tried to get him out of the H as quick as possible (didn't work). God is ultimately watching over this little guy and He knows what is best for him and at what time.
This little guy is so lucky to have such a strong caring mother.........a big brother who can't wait to just be a big brother...........grandparents who adore him..........a shlarge group who would do anything for him...........an aunt who dropped everything for a month to help w/GK...........family & friends who can't wait to meet him and love on him.
Of course Stef is getting nervous about bringing him home.............mostly b/c the day he was born the painter had finished that day cleaning up the mess of the trim that I made (never said I was a handy man), so the house is not completely ready for a baby, but I am sure with my expert cleaning eye, it will be there by this weekend.
As for Griff and his progress............he's now up to his full 8 feedings a day by either nursing or bottle, he needs to complete each feeding in less than approx 20 mins each time for 2 days straight and then he will be ready to go home. He got a shot today and they are trying to schedule his circ(can't bring myself to spell it, hurts a brotha). They asked that we bring in his car seat (shout out to the Longs) so they will be sitting this little 5lb monster in it soon to make sure he is good. He has yet to master this hearing test thing, passed left/failed right first day and then vice versa yesterday. He is up to 5.3something lbs and is doing great. The nurses kept telling us that things would move very fast at the end and they were right. Ol boy took a full fortified bottle feeding in 5 minutes today (they had been giving it to him thru the feeding tube over 60 minutes).
I of course am not one to write much (Stef would write my papers in college).............so please, please if you read this know that this 33yr (almost 34) old man has been humbled by the love and support that each of you has given us since January 13 2012.
I can not wait for you all to meet Griffin Samuel Reeder someday (well after his 2 month preemie hibernation)!
And to my wife Stefanie..........thank you so much for fighting for this little man!
Enough rambling........Reeder out!
What a gift. So blessed to be loved by you.
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