On April 26, when he was 4 days old, we were allowed to hold Miller for the first time. I was so nervous! When Declan was born I thought he was tiny, but this is a whole new level of tiny. Luckily the nurses gave us tips and helped get everyone situated. They wanted me to hold him with his head against my chest so he could hear my heartbeat and feel some of my body heat. Our sweet nurse, Ann, got him all set up with heated blankets and he immediately snuggled up and went to sleep. While I was holding him and talking to him, his oxygen levels got better. Miller likes it when we talk to him and gently pat his back when we hold him. There is nothing like holding your child for the first time. Hopefully soon we will get to hold Lucas. The nurses said he doesn't really like to be touched sometimes and we don't want to stress him out and take a step backwards. But as soon as my little monkey is ready, I will be patiently waiting to hold my littlest man.
Mommy, Daddy, and Miller
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