Despite the on again off again rash and constantly being messed with, Ike-a-saurus was sprung from his hospital bed today, for a few minutes of R&R with mama.
The on-call doc last night said that this little dude needs some lovin' and mama needs some lovin' so it was officially written down that Ike and I need to spend as much arm-in-arm contact as possible. That doc is a good doc. He really doesn't want me to go crazy.
So Ike and I had some squishy time together this morning. It was very nice.
That is one BEAUTIFUL boy you have there, and it makes me weepy with joy that you are getting to hold him. THAT is the best medicine in the world, you him and for you.
Posted by: Jenny | February 25, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Oh yay for snuggles. Have at it mama. Now that makes me cry.
Posted by: Ruth | February 25, 2009 at 02:16 PM
I'm so glad you get to snuggle him finally! Yeah Ike!
Posted by: Becky | February 25, 2009 at 02:22 PM
YAY!!! I'm so glad you got some lovin time. That is So important right now. I know I've never met him, but give him a squeeze for me.
Posted by: Briony | February 25, 2009 at 02:23 PM
so happy for you and for Isaac. and he's *such* a cutie!
Posted by: cheri | February 25, 2009 at 02:33 PM
All things considered, he looks fabulous!
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 25, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Oh, I'm tearing up here. Yeah for baby/mama snuggles!
Posted by: Megan | February 25, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Those cheeks!! So glad you got to smoosh them.
Posted by: reen | February 25, 2009 at 02:55 PM
Man, those pix from you and Steven really made my day. He looks so sweet and patient with all that stuff going on. Tell him Pop says hey!
Posted by: dawgdag | February 25, 2009 at 03:29 PM
His chubby cheeks just slay me. I am a puddle of goo when I look at those photos. Enjoy your squishy time!!!!
Posted by: Amanda S. | February 25, 2009 at 03:36 PM
THANK YOU for posting these. They made my day. Yes, mama's love, nothing better.
Posted by: christina | February 25, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Love it!!!! yay for lots of lovin'! He's so damn cute!
Posted by: Kim, NC | February 25, 2009 at 04:24 PM
squishy is so very very wonderful, I can't stand it! WAHOO! Hugs and kisses are the VERY best medicine. I love that doctor.
Posted by: Frances | February 25, 2009 at 04:25 PM
SNUGGLING! The doctor is awesome. And seriously, Ike's cheeks are looking super kissable. :-)
Posted by: Erika | February 25, 2009 at 04:27 PM
Those cheeks! He looks so much more awesome than I'd think he'd feel. Must be the mama love boositng his spirit.
Posted by: Julie L | February 25, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Yay for good doctors :) Give him lots of hugs and kisses (Ike, not the doctor)!
Posted by: Stacy C. | February 25, 2009 at 04:43 PM
What a little lovey! You guys have so much good karma due you from the universe! Hang in there ...
Posted by: kitka | February 25, 2009 at 05:23 PM
He is so utterly gorgeous! These photos are wonderful. And everything everyone else has already said. :)
Posted by: Julie | February 25, 2009 at 05:32 PM
So sweet. Just in time for his six month birthday, a hug from mom. Hugs from the rest of us and kiss that fuzzy little head.
Posted by: 22 | February 25, 2009 at 05:58 PM
This makes me so very happy.
Posted by: Jody Haller | February 25, 2009 at 06:19 PM
SOOO glad you got time together. He looks beautiful!
Posted by: Deena, et al | February 25, 2009 at 06:41 PM
oh! lovely! oh! oh! happy six month birthday, little guy... love to you, mama...
Posted by: jodi | February 25, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Adorableness.
Posted by: Katherine | February 25, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Wow, he looks fantastic, Kari. You'd never guess he's so sick, looking at him. I'm so happy you guys got some snuggle time. I'll bet that boosts his little system!!
Posted by: Alison Strobel Morrow | February 25, 2009 at 08:10 PM
He has the most beautiful eyes. He is gorgeous. I'm glad you guys had some good snuggle time today. I think the doctor should prescribe that again tomorrow.
Posted by: Beth | February 25, 2009 at 08:19 PM
yes
yes
yes
Posted by: kristin | February 25, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Made me cry, too. What a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Stella | February 25, 2009 at 10:02 PM
Hi fives to the awesome on-call doc who knows what it takes to heal a momma's heart and a dino's heart as well. He really does look amazing!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | February 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM
oh. that baby is the cutest and most heroic baby ever.
Posted by: Laura M | February 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Those pictures made me so happy! I'm so glad you'll get officially prescribed mommy time. Ike looks wonderful!
Posted by: Bridget | February 25, 2009 at 11:02 PM
SUCH beautiful pictures. Made me tear up. I don't know how you manage to make me crack up laughing and cry every day, but you do. You are better than Cats.
Posted by: Maggie Sullivan | February 25, 2009 at 11:06 PM
Yes! He looks so good! I love those eyelashes. Squishy time rules.
Posted by: Melissa Little | February 26, 2009 at 07:20 AM
Oh he's beautiful. Thank you for sharing the pictures.
Posted by: Ellen A | February 26, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Oh those cheeks! Nom nom nom!
I'm so happy you get to love him up! It makes everything just slightly less unbearable. Give him lots of smooches!
Posted by: Angela | February 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM
yay for holding that bundle of total and complete cuteness. so happy for you! go, ike, go!
Posted by: terry | February 26, 2009 at 10:48 AM
He is such a cutie. I'm glad you are getting to snuggle him.
Posted by: Debbie T. | February 26, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Hi Kari. (This is my first post and I haven't got to meet you yet, but I have been following Ike's story.) Thank goodness you have a smart doc. Snuggling is the key. Pile on those immunities! Go Ike!!!
Posted by: Stephanie M | February 26, 2009 at 12:39 PM
squishy time is good! so happy for you and ike.
Posted by: Haley | February 26, 2009 at 03:32 PM
I love those lashes, and his focus on you! Keep sharing those hugs.
Posted by: Maria | February 26, 2009 at 03:46 PM