Guy's night!

That's right, Dad and Nathan are in the house! Well, a 13x13 glass room at least.

I haven't posted on the blog since the week Nathan was born. God knows I have tried, but I seem to have a hard time putting my thoughts and feelings down for others to read.

So I was sick with a cold most of last week. I hope anyone I was around didn't get it. I wasn't able to see much of Beth or Nathan during this time since we want to isolate the sickness as much as possible. I sure did miss being around people. I really missed Nathan. He has changed so much over a weeks time. He coos and makes the cutest baby noises now. He genuinely seems happy sometimes and graces us with the sweetest smiles.

He is no longer on oxygen, and the doctors think he may have had pneumonia but seems to be clear now. So much so that they reduced his antibiotics to twice a day from three.

One other thing I am not sure if Beth mentioned it yet, but the test that checks his blood shows that he now has the blood of the little girl the cord came from. That's right, when the engraftment occurs the cord blood donors sex and blood type will eventually become his. It is so strange to think he has a different blood type than he was born with, but it is all part of the process for him to heal.

I started back to work this last week as well. Nice to be feeling ill and having to go through this on top of getting back into the work mode and not be able to see my family all at the same time. What a mess. Oh well. things are coming back together. I was able to find a place to work not too far away from STL. A little place called Wentsville where we have a decent sized office. Its a long drive, but about 2/3 of what I drove back in KC and a lot less highway changes. I have also had many people at work send me well wishes and prayers since I have been back. Thanks so much all, its nice to be back.

I have also been staying busy working on the in laws house finishing a portion of the basement. This room, once finished, will be where Isaac sleeps once Nathan is home. A little carpentry, wiring and sheet rock and it will look great. I also had to seal up the whole bottom half of the house. Having gone through the efficiency course with my own house I could see a lot of places to improve.

It helps me stay optimistic to think about a future with Nathan in it. When that doesn't work I just have to pray, a lot. Speaking of prayers, thanks for all the continued prayers and thoughts and support from everyone. It means so much to hear from family and friends. Please do not be afraid to call and say hello.

God bless!

Shawn and Nathan