"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." ~C. S. Lewis
Shortly after delivery we were given a diagnosis which was confirmed by chromosome testing yesterday afternoon: Daniel has Down Syndrome.
He is currently in the NICU, but we're hoping to have our sweet baby boy home with us as soon as possible.
Thinking about you guys. He's a gorgeous baby! Sending lots of love.
ReplyDeletecongratulations on your new love. He is precious. I know that the road ahead is not one you would have chosen but it will still be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for the blessing you have been given. What a stalwart soul he must be. You will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteHe is so beautiful. I know this was unexpected, but I firmly believe that this precious soul is going to bless you and your family in ways we can't even imagine right now. You are in my prayers as you process all of this and wait to bring your sweet son home. I hope it's very soon!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your precious boy! He is beautiful! Thinking of you all and sending prayers and happy thoughts and hugs.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a beautiful baby boy. I'm sure you are overwhelmed right now, so I'll be praying extra for you.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that you're feeling so overwhelmed and Daniel's arrival must be bittersweet because it hasn't gone at all the way you expected it to.
ReplyDeleteHe is gorgeous and I cannot wait to see more pictures of him and watch him grow in love.
He's really so SO beautiful. I'll be thinking of him hoping he's out of NICU soon.
ReplyDeleteHe looks so sweet!!! Hope he gets out of NICU soon!!
ReplyDeleteElsha, he is just too cute and sweet for words. When I received word via email from your dad about his condition, my first honest thought was how lucky you and Brian are to have been chosen to be his earthly parents. He must be one special angel to have been sent to earth with protection from all the evil. You and Brian will honestly be the best parents to that little boy because you two are so patient and calm and understanding. It's unfortunate that signs of his condition were not detected in your ultra sound so that you guys could have at least been prepared, but the good news is that he arrived into the Gustavson family, and honestly, it doesn't get much better than that! Wishing him a speedy recovery, I know ALL about the NICU all too well....not fun. Hope he gets to come home super soon, and I SO can't wait to meet hom this summer! He is so dang cute! Lots of love to you guys! Xoxo
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful. You have an angel in that one. Sending you happy wishes and prayers, with much love.
ReplyDeleteBig news. Life is always a journey and I will be thinking of all of you. He is a precious boy.
ReplyDeleteHoping he gets out of the NICU soon and home with his wonderful family. Thinking of you and that beautiful boy.
ReplyDeleteLots of love and prayers to all. I know it's hard having a little one in the NICU, so please let us know as soon as he's able to come home.
ReplyDeleteHe's such a pudgy baby that all I want to do is eat him up and kiss him and SNUGGLE HIM ACK, SNUGGLE.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! He's perfect.
I am praying for a quick and painless trip home so you can enjoy him properly.
He is beautiful. Congratulations. -Chan
ReplyDeleteHe really is beautiful! And those cheeks look so soft and squishy!
ReplyDeleteIf there is anything I can do to support you in this journey, please let me know!!
Love and prayers for your family and your beautiful boy.
ReplyDeleteSending you love from our family to yours! I hope the little angel is able to come home soon so you and your family can shower him with lots of love!
ReplyDeleteI also love the quote you choose.
God picked the perfect family for Daniel. Sending my love, thoughts, and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI hope he comes home soon. He is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThat pudgy face!!! I hope he's home soon, Elsha. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Elsha! He is so sweet and soft looking and smooshy.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing I want more for you all than for him to come home.
He is just gorgeous. I can't even. What a handsome baby. I know you have a lot in front of you, and I'm thinking of your family. He's just fantastic.
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful, I just wish I was closer to hug him and hug you. Here's praying for a smooth trip home, very very soon. I hope you're doing okay, physically and mentally.
ReplyDeleteHe is so sweet and precious and gorgeous and PERFECT. Hoping you get to bring him home with you soon.
ReplyDeleteSo many comments, so much support, what more could I possibly say? Only that I'm the lucky commenter who gets to hang out with this cool dude (Dan the Man) as he gets bigger. Looking forward to him!
ReplyDeleteElsha, I gasped and teared up when I saw the Lewis quote and the picture of Daniel. You are the perfect parents for this sweet boy, in ways I'm sure none of us can begin to imagine yet. So, so many blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteI know you said on Twitter that you hoped to bring Daniel home from the NICU today. I hope he's home already! But you're all in my prayers either way - NICU time is HARD and I'm sorry you had to start his life this way.
Love to your whole sweet, blessed family. XOXO
He's so beautiful!
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