Wednesday, December 3, 2008
here is some photos
(above) ¨I finished my bath and am ready to eat¨ 
(above) he loves to smile
(above) what is going through that mind of his?
(above) ¨daddy, this is all just so exciting!¨
(above) he is a happy baby.
(above) relaxing with mama.
(above) such a cutie.Tuesday, December 2, 2008
thanks
We really appreciate all the nice comments from everyone. We really enjoyed reading those.
Eliana, Andrew, and myself are doing well. This has been quite a week, but we are so glad to be at the house, and to be together.
Andrew has been eating and eating. I forgot what it is called when a baby has some yellow skin… my mom can comment and say what the name of that is. But Andrew has had that. His skin was a little yellow, and even the whites in his eyes were a little yellow. From what I understand, babies are born with something in them that they have to poop and pee out, and so especially babies with this condition (its not usually serious) need to be drinking lots of milk. And Andrew has been doing that, and now his skin has more a nice pink color, and it seems that the yellow in his eyes is pretty much gone.
He is such a good baby. He loves to smile. I heard that most babies don´t smile the first week after they are born, because birth is also very hard on the baby, and the baby just doesn´t feel like smiling for a while. But Andrew has been different, and has been smiling and smiling. He knows his mamas and papas voice, and I think that is one thing that gets him to smile. I think he smiles most when he is able half a sleep.
I can now change diapers without anyones help, although Eliana does most of the diaper changing. The doctors said to feed Andrew every 2 hours, so he has been eating a lot. The doctor said that he can breast feed, and also drink formula. So he has been breast feeding, and when he is done with that, he will take some formula. Sometimes he will breast feed, and then drink 2 ounces of formula, which I think is amazing that such a little baby can drink so much. With all the milk he has been drinking, he is growing, and seems to be getting a bit of a double chin. I guess that is just when he has his head down that he gets a little roll under his chin, but he has definitely put on some weight.
Thanks again for the encouragement and everyones prayers.
If you would, please join us in prayer that we can soon come to the United States and visit everyone. Its not easy to do that, because there is visas, and all that stuff, but nothing is hard for God. We would like to come visit in February, and if that is in Gods will, then it will certainly happen. Can´t wait for everyone to meet Eliana and Andrew.
God has allowed us to go through some difficulties recently, and it has been hard, but we have been able to know God like never before. A light certainly shines brighter during the night, and it is the same with God… it is during the hard times when people turn to him and are able to see him like never before. The same God who allowed us to go through a hard time is who comforted us. And now I can say more than ever that God is good. He is full of grace and mercy, and his love is so great. It amazes me how good God is, and I have only caught a glimpse of his goodness. When the difficulties are gone, it is easy to forget about all that God has done, and so I want to remember how he helped us, and took care of us. Our God is very good.
P.S. Don´t miss the videos I put on the last posts. I hope to put more on real soon.
Eliana, Andrew, and myself are doing well. This has been quite a week, but we are so glad to be at the house, and to be together.
Andrew has been eating and eating. I forgot what it is called when a baby has some yellow skin… my mom can comment and say what the name of that is. But Andrew has had that. His skin was a little yellow, and even the whites in his eyes were a little yellow. From what I understand, babies are born with something in them that they have to poop and pee out, and so especially babies with this condition (its not usually serious) need to be drinking lots of milk. And Andrew has been doing that, and now his skin has more a nice pink color, and it seems that the yellow in his eyes is pretty much gone.
He is such a good baby. He loves to smile. I heard that most babies don´t smile the first week after they are born, because birth is also very hard on the baby, and the baby just doesn´t feel like smiling for a while. But Andrew has been different, and has been smiling and smiling. He knows his mamas and papas voice, and I think that is one thing that gets him to smile. I think he smiles most when he is able half a sleep.
I can now change diapers without anyones help, although Eliana does most of the diaper changing. The doctors said to feed Andrew every 2 hours, so he has been eating a lot. The doctor said that he can breast feed, and also drink formula. So he has been breast feeding, and when he is done with that, he will take some formula. Sometimes he will breast feed, and then drink 2 ounces of formula, which I think is amazing that such a little baby can drink so much. With all the milk he has been drinking, he is growing, and seems to be getting a bit of a double chin. I guess that is just when he has his head down that he gets a little roll under his chin, but he has definitely put on some weight.
Thanks again for the encouragement and everyones prayers.
If you would, please join us in prayer that we can soon come to the United States and visit everyone. Its not easy to do that, because there is visas, and all that stuff, but nothing is hard for God. We would like to come visit in February, and if that is in Gods will, then it will certainly happen. Can´t wait for everyone to meet Eliana and Andrew.
God has allowed us to go through some difficulties recently, and it has been hard, but we have been able to know God like never before. A light certainly shines brighter during the night, and it is the same with God… it is during the hard times when people turn to him and are able to see him like never before. The same God who allowed us to go through a hard time is who comforted us. And now I can say more than ever that God is good. He is full of grace and mercy, and his love is so great. It amazes me how good God is, and I have only caught a glimpse of his goodness. When the difficulties are gone, it is easy to forget about all that God has done, and so I want to remember how he helped us, and took care of us. Our God is very good.
P.S. Don´t miss the videos I put on the last posts. I hope to put more on real soon.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
update
Well I am still having trouble posting pictures on this blog, but I just sent more photos to my mom, so then she will forward them to everyone.
I wish we could be with everyone for Thanksgiving. I wish everyone could meet Eliana and Andrew, but it will happen soon. Oh how I wish to eat turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies. When we get to spend Thanksgiving in the United States (or Christmas), we will have such a good time.
I remember how little time I got with Mallory when she was just a little baby, and then I went to Alaska. But now we have a baby, and I have lots of time with our little baby. This morning I woke up to Eliana handing me Andrew, and asking me to burp him.
I hadn´t changed a diaper by myself yet, and Eliana had to do some work on the computer today, and I was with Andrew, and saw he had a dirty diaper, so decided to change it myself. He does not like having his diaper changed. I took off his diaper, and he started crying, and kicking his legs. And then I realized that he was peeing, and it was shooting up, but I was able to block it with my hand, but it soaked his shirt. I wanted to be able to say to Eliana, ¨look, I changed his diaper all by myself¨. But looking at Andrew crying, and covered in urine, I realized I needed help, and called for Eliana, and within seconds she was there, and took over, and soon he was clean with a new diaper, and dressed and in his blanket. Thank God for Eliana.
I know Andrew is going to grow so fast, and I don´t want to miss anything. I also don´t want to forget anything. He is such a good little boy, and we love him so much.
I wish we could be with everyone for Thanksgiving. I wish everyone could meet Eliana and Andrew, but it will happen soon. Oh how I wish to eat turkey and stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pies. When we get to spend Thanksgiving in the United States (or Christmas), we will have such a good time.
I remember how little time I got with Mallory when she was just a little baby, and then I went to Alaska. But now we have a baby, and I have lots of time with our little baby. This morning I woke up to Eliana handing me Andrew, and asking me to burp him.
I hadn´t changed a diaper by myself yet, and Eliana had to do some work on the computer today, and I was with Andrew, and saw he had a dirty diaper, so decided to change it myself. He does not like having his diaper changed. I took off his diaper, and he started crying, and kicking his legs. And then I realized that he was peeing, and it was shooting up, but I was able to block it with my hand, but it soaked his shirt. I wanted to be able to say to Eliana, ¨look, I changed his diaper all by myself¨. But looking at Andrew crying, and covered in urine, I realized I needed help, and called for Eliana, and within seconds she was there, and took over, and soon he was clean with a new diaper, and dressed and in his blanket. Thank God for Eliana.
I know Andrew is going to grow so fast, and I don´t want to miss anything. I also don´t want to forget anything. He is such a good little boy, and we love him so much.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Andrew is sure eating a lot. Eliana is breast feeding (I think almost all mothers in Peru breast feed), so that takes quite a bit of time.
He is able to lay on his stomach and lift up his head and turn it to the other side. I was surprised, and didn´t realize a 3 day old baby could do that.
Andrew likes to lay on my chest and sleep. I think because it is warm, and he can listen to my heart. Probably reminds him of being inside of Eliana.
He is able to lay on his stomach and lift up his head and turn it to the other side. I was surprised, and didn´t realize a 3 day old baby could do that.
Andrew likes to lay on my chest and sleep. I think because it is warm, and he can listen to my heart. Probably reminds him of being inside of Eliana.
I am having trouble uploading pictures to the blog, because our internet is slow. Sometimes they will go on, and sometimes they won´t. But I am able to send pictures to my mom from my msn mail, so then she can send those on to anyone that wants them. But I imagine later will be posting more to the blog. But here is on that I was able to upload. Andrew is a real calm baby. I can´t believe it, because he doesn´t cry much. He seems to be quite content. He has even given us a few smiles. We are very proud parents.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Isn´t he handsome!
Here is our son, Andrew Lee. Eliana and Andrew is now home, and we are so blessed. Sorry to not write much. The internet is not working at the house, and so I am at a computer lab so everyone can see photos... I know Mom and Dad could hardly wait. But I need to be getting back to the house, and wish to post more real soon. Thank you everyone for your prayers.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
thank you
God, thank you for this wonderful blessing.
And thank you to everyone that prayed for Eliana and Andrew.
And thank you to everyone that prayed for Eliana and Andrew.
he´s here!
Andrew was just born!, and Eliana and Andrew are well! I haven´t seen them yet, but I need to buy juice for Eliana, because they said she needs that. Someone call my mom and tell her!. They are on a trip, so call her cell.
please pray for Eliana and Andrew
Eliana is doing ok, although its been a hard past few days. This is our third day at the hospital. When we first came in, they were going to send us home, but Eliana started leaking some water, and for that reason and maybe for others, they decided to keep Eliana in the hospital. They have induced Eliana, but it did not do much, so we are still waiting. Right now Eliana is dialated (spelled that right?) to a 4 out of 10. Right now she is in the third story of the hospital where the women wait there (they have beds) until they reach 6, and then go to the second story where is the delivery rooms.
I will tell you about some differences here in the hospital, but I do not want to speak bad about it, but just to tell you so that you can pray. In the United States, the husband can usually be the entire time with his wife, and family can come in and see her. But here it is different. Eliana is in the third story, and we cannot enter to see her, and so I know she feels isolated and feels like she is going through this a lone. And that breaks my heart. But by the grace of God, I have been able to speak to Eliana several times, and encourage her, and pray with her. Last night I was in the second story in the waiting room, and they brought her down, and so I got to spend some time with her, so that was great.
This is really hard for Eliana, she is in pain, but emotionally she is not doing well. These days are like a dark night, and it is difficult to see a light at the end of the tunnel. But soon the sun will rise, because Gods comfort comes.
God is allowing all this for a reason, and God is in control.
If you pray, here are some things to pray about:
1) that Eliana can have some peace, and continue to be encouraged.
2) I do not know if Elianas water has really broken, but she is leaking quite a bit, and that could be bad if she leaks too much, because when Andrew comes, their will be no lubrication? So please pray about that.
3) that Eliana does not feel a lone, and that soon the family can see her, and I can see her more.
4) that God will take care of Eliana and Andrew, and soon we are all in the house together.
I will tell you about some differences here in the hospital, but I do not want to speak bad about it, but just to tell you so that you can pray. In the United States, the husband can usually be the entire time with his wife, and family can come in and see her. But here it is different. Eliana is in the third story, and we cannot enter to see her, and so I know she feels isolated and feels like she is going through this a lone. And that breaks my heart. But by the grace of God, I have been able to speak to Eliana several times, and encourage her, and pray with her. Last night I was in the second story in the waiting room, and they brought her down, and so I got to spend some time with her, so that was great.
This is really hard for Eliana, she is in pain, but emotionally she is not doing well. These days are like a dark night, and it is difficult to see a light at the end of the tunnel. But soon the sun will rise, because Gods comfort comes.
God is allowing all this for a reason, and God is in control.
If you pray, here are some things to pray about:
1) that Eliana can have some peace, and continue to be encouraged.
2) I do not know if Elianas water has really broken, but she is leaking quite a bit, and that could be bad if she leaks too much, because when Andrew comes, their will be no lubrication? So please pray about that.
3) that Eliana does not feel a lone, and that soon the family can see her, and I can see her more.
4) that God will take care of Eliana and Andrew, and soon we are all in the house together.
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