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our first cuddle

If you're weak knee-ed...these are fairly graphic...
























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Anonymous said…
Awww. I bet that made both you and Trevor feel a lot better:-)

Erin
October 13, 2009 at 6:59 AM
Sinead. said…
I'm bucketing tears. He loves his Mommy and you can see he is getting so much comfort. It is such a nice feeling to finally be able to cuddle that you never want to let go.

They sure took a lot of hair.
October 13, 2009 at 7:07 AM
Andi said…
The cuddles are so good! I do hate the little dance to you have to do around all of the wires and tubes. But those cuddle are so worth it for both of you. I just want to reach into the pictures and hug the both of you.
October 13, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said…
sooo happy you finally got to hold him. Make sure you give him lots of hugs from me, too. And smoochies.
Love, Mom
October 13, 2009 at 7:16 AM
JSmith5780 said…
Cuddles are awesome. Hope you get more today.

Poor Trevy has a little pigtail... he'll never live it down ;)
October 13, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Melanie said…
Give him an extra cuddle from us. You can see the love oozing from you guys. The hard part about the photos was not the incision but the amount of emotion that comes from the photos.

Seriously- tons of hugs to all of you guys, I cannot imagine going through what you are, you guys are my heroes.
October 13, 2009 at 7:41 AM
MJStump said…
yes, the pics are kinda hard to see..seeing your little guy like that and all he has been through. what a strong and amazing boy he is!

you can totally see the love you have for trevy, and how much you have missed holding him close to you. the pics captured that love and emotion so well...making us all cry.

love you guys, and sending virtual hugs to you all,

jody
October 13, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Mama Skates said…
geez, i thought i was gonna go crazy not having internet access all weekend - luckily i could keep up with ur posts on FB, but i couldn't wait 2 see ur blog again!

these pics totally made up 4 the wait! xoxoxox 2 the whole fam!!!
October 13, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Mama Skates said…
geez, i thought i was gonna go crazy not having internet access all weekend - luckily i could keep up with ur posts on FB, but i couldn't wait 2 see ur blog again!

these pics totally made up 4 the wait! xoxoxox 2 the whole fam!!!
October 13, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Mom Next Door said…
The most beautiful pictures I have seen in a long time :)
October 13, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Colby said…
Well, I can hardly see to type for my tears....

I barely even NOTICED the incision...In fact, I had to scroll back through just to see....

I was too focused on Trevor leaning on you and your precious face....This was the closest I think I have been able to come to REALLY feeling SOME of what you must be going through...All because of the look on your face....

Just beautiful....Thank you....

Wish I could give you all a big, tender hug, myself!!!

Cyndi
October 13, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Anonymous said…
That looks like it.felt.so.good.
October 13, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Lisa said…
I agree...the emotion is what is so moving and hard to see! Getting that last drain out will be so nice for everyone. Love his ever-present binky too, reminds me of my own little guy.
October 13, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Anonymous said…
Hugs are healing...

xoxo~Sheila
October 13, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Debbie said…
There is nothing better than mommy's arms...the very best medicine!

Wishing you both a day full of warm cuddles!
October 13, 2009 at 10:32 AM
The Blatchford Family said…
I bet that those cuddles were the best feeling in the world for both of you guys! Big hugs to you and your family!
October 13, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Liz said…
Sooooo cute. Thanks for sharing your intimate moments.
October 13, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Keong said…
((((( Trevy and mommy )))))
October 13, 2009 at 2:36 PM
Carolyn said…
You hug is better than any medication they can give him. ((Hugs))
October 13, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Adesta said…
Oh Danielle!!! It did my heart good to see you cuddling Trevy! You looked like you never wanted to let him go...which I'm sure is the case.

I didn't realize that the incision was so big....poor little guy!!! And now I know why your wondering what to do with his hair!!! Oh those curls...I'm so jealous! I wish I had a quarter of his curls!
October 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM
Dora's Daddy said…
We are truly marvelous creations! We have added Trevor and your family to our nightly prayer list and will continue to follow your journey. Thank you for sharing the pictures and updates. GO TREVOR!
October 14, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Monica~ James~ Connor said…
These pictures were far from graphic!! they absolutely broke my heart. Not b/c of the scar, but b/c of all of the emotion i can sense between the 2 of you. And as a Mom, i can just feel all of the emotions you are feeling in that moment. i'm so glad the 2 of you finally had that moment together. Next time warn of the kleenex factor of the pictures...I actually broke down in public! Give your little monkey a big snuggle for me and his IS brother Connor. xoxoxo
October 17, 2009 at 1:02 PM
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