of hypothyroidism and more...

i decided to stay home this morning to take care of some things in town. i desperately needed a haircut, and some rest. after my haircut, i decided to try to distract myself by walking around Target. i came upon the baby section, and was overwhelmed with the thought of thinking far enough ahead to Raef's homecoming, and the need for baby items. i couldn't look at any of the stuff and had to leave. i hope to get to the point where i'm happily planning the color scheme for the nursery. i can't think like that right now so it'll just have to wait.

the worst news we received today was that Raef has hypothyroidism. they've already started him on a daily dose of medication to thwart any problems that it may cause.

tomorrow is our team meeting. i'm anxious to meet with all of the doctors because i'm nervous to hear what they'll say about Raef's condition.

he had a barium enema today to see why he hasn't pooped yet. we should have the results of the test tomorrow, and hopefully we'll be able to give him a medication to make him poop. the nurse seems to think that there are stools there, but they're just compacted in his colon. only time will tell. what i'd give for a dirty diaper!

when we arrived, Raef had a cute hat on, and was sucking on a pacifier. it was pretty adorable. this afternoon, we were also greeted with a note for Raef from his cousin Tyler.

warning, the following images are cute to the zoo.

hold on, it gets better.

i'd have to say that the adorableness factor skyrockets with the addition of the cut-out cow.

Thank you, Tyler! both of these things are now taped to Raef's isolette so that he can see how much he's loved.

have i mentioned that i'm obsessed with my son's feet? they are perfect. i can't wait to have them all to myself! just look at those toes.

i'd say that it was a good night. we were able to sit with Raef, look into his eyes, and hear how much the nurses loved to take care of him. they all say he's such a sweet little boy. i'm not sure how any baby could be anything but sweet, but i'll take it as a compliment.