First week of July... My 'almost' baby arrives

July 1st, I got a call from Emily, the pregnancy counselor at Catholic Charities, giving me details and saying a birthmom chose us to parent her unborn son. Due to complications, Mollie, the birthmom, was having some tests done and would probably be induced as early as the next morning, which meant I was going to be a mom that weekend! So much to do. Michael Bradley (name birthmom chose) was born 8:36 pm, July 2, 20" and 6 lbs. 8 oz., three weeks early. He had breathing issues and was on a CPAP to help his lungs to stay open. He was off that by Monday and by Wednesday afternoon he was off oxygen as well. I brought him home on Saturday July 10th. Joseph Michael was a welcome addition to the family.

Thursday, July 1
Boxes are such wonderful toys!
Friday, July 2
Helping Nana water her flowers.
Eric's "backpack"... a Kohl's bag.
Saturday, July 3
Mommy and Me time at Chick-fil-A
MMMMMMM... popcorn!
Sunday, July 4
Joseph Michael
Eric and Uncle David spent time together while I visited Joseph.
They came home from Meijer with a new pool.
Monday, July 5
Eric taking Baby for a pony ride.
Dad came with me to visit Joseph and pictures for me.

Playing with his uncle's old train.

Tuesday, July 6
Slowly getting rid of all the equipment and tubes.

Yum, feeding time!

Eric getting chummy with 'Abby', the neighbor's cat.

(She's actually 'Annabel Whitesocks, but due to a mistake I call her Abby)

She is the sweetest most tolerant cat I have ever known!

Wednesday, July 7
Joseph kept pulling the oxygen tube out.
Just before I left the nurse removed it. It was going to removed later anyway.

Spending time at his favorite playmates house.

Eric and Avery have so much fun together.