A Minute with the Martins and a July Update

Here's something new just for you. We've started a series of video clips I'm calling "A Minute with the Martins." It's a glimpse into our daily lives in one minute segments. Being new parents, I am figuring most will be about Eli, of Eli, or have to do with Eli in some form or fashion. But who knows what else could happen.

Here's the update...

Eli now weighs just over 8 and 1/4 lbs. That's just about 4 times his lowest weight in the hospital. We are also now getting to sleep about 6-8 hours most nights. The down side is that our "night" usually starts sometime between midnight and 2:00 a.m. but sleep is sleep, and it's more than we used to get.We will be taking a trip this next week that I am calling the "Great Grandparent's Tour" We will spend a whirlwind trip down through East Texas and into Houston. At each stop we'll get a photo with Eli's Great Grandparents, none of which have seen him yet. We'll also see family and friends, and catch the last Harry Potter movie.

We are just about through summer, shhh don't tell Meagan, but soon school will begin. We are trying to enjoy these last weeks that we have together, with Eli, before the daily routine kicks in. Pray for us as we seek to find someone to watch Eli during the day while we are at work.

It was great to have family up for 4th of July. Miranda, Grumps and Honey (Russell's Dad and Mom) came up for a few days and got to spend time with Eli. Somewhere there is a video of Russell eating Sushi for the first time in many years.

We'll that's about all the update I have. If you want to know more, or know it sooner make sure and follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/lullabycd. And speaking of Lullaby CD... if you haven't picked one up yet they are only $12 and all proceeds go to help us in the financial cost of adoption. Click here to purchase.

Eli Update #4

Ok.. here it is.. the second video update! We went to see our little bundle of joy this weekend. Just a quick update for you... he now weighs 3 lb 9 oz so we are well on our way to the 4 lb mark. Many of you have asked how much he needs to weigh before he comes home. They don't attach a specific weight as much as some benchmarks he needs to meet. He has to maintain his body temperature, take feedings by bottle and not have any breathing issues (be off oxygen, no apnea etc..) Each oz however, means he is getting stronger and closer to doing those things.

Some exciting news came when we found out that he is now eating 25 CCs of formula. They are also going to take him off the lipids and add fat to his formula. This also means that the PICC line will be coming out soon. One less tube and cord is always a good thing.

Speaking of formula they are trying to get him ready to feed from a bottle. They have started associating the pacifier with his feeding hoping to get him used to it. We may be able to bottle feed him somewhere around the first of May.

Thanks again for all the prayers and words of encouragement.

Just a reminder.. if you haven't gotten a few copies of the Lullaby CD now is the time. Each copy sold reduces our final costs. Order as many as you like!www.indieheaven.com/artists/russellmartin 

Do you like our facebook page? No seriously go to www.facebook.com/lullabycdand click "like."

Want to know what we're talking about.. Check out these other posts about our adoption process.

Meet Eli for the first time.

When the whole process began

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A Video Update!!!

As you know we are now having to travel many hours to see our son. I have to say that it really is not that much fun being in a car for that long. However the chance to see, and hold Eli makes it worth it in the end. I thought I could take the time to describe for you our last trip, but then figured that it might be better done by video. So here is our video recap of our trip to see Eli.










Oh, if you haven't gotten a few copies of the Lullaby CD now is the time. Each copy sold reduces our final costs. Order as many as you like! www.indieheaven.com/artists/russellmartin 

Do you like our facebook page? No seriously go to www.facebook.com/lullabycd and click "like."

Want to know what we're talking about.. Check out these other posts about our adoption process.

Meet Eli for the first time.

When the whole process began

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