The past couple days have been hard on us, we have had a roller coaster ride of emotions. When Brunton was born we knew that there was something wrong with him and that was soon confirmed by the Doctor. Brunton has Down Syndrome. They haven't got the official genetic test results back yet but he has all the classic symptoms. I have been through every emotions in the last 2 days. From being mad at the world for not giving me a "normal" baby to scared that I am not going to be able to give him what he needs. We are slowly getting over the shock and are gratful to get the opportunity to raise such a special baby. He is such a good baby and I know that we are going to learn so much from him. I do have some lingering fears though. I don't want him to ever feel like he is stupid, or that he doesn't belong. Even though the idiot doctor said that he would have a low IQ, I want him to be treated like any other child. I also don't want him to be known as the downs baby. He is Brunton James Doxey, and he will have his own personality,and special talents! Any way here are some pictures of our cute new addition...
2 days old. His poor face is all scratched up from his killer fingernails. I can't wait to take him home and cut those things!!
Here is Brunton tanning in his incubator. Isn't he a stud in these sunglasses!
Grandma Hansen holding him for the first time.
And last but not least Coleman "Tickling" his brother. I am sure that they are going to grow up and be best friends!!
6 comments:
Ashley, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was reading your "Planning" post just a minute ago and thinking about how scary it is to have babies when we have worked where we have worked. Brunton is one handsome man, and he is lucky to have you as a mom. You will be blessed to be able to do this. Coleman will have so many opportunities to be able to serve and help his little brother. They will be best pals.
Hey Ashley! I was just thinking about you today and how much I've missed seeing you at work. Geez. Do the trials ever end? Another NICU baby huh? I hope you've been able to hold this little one. He is beautiful and so lucky to have you for his mom.
Ashley, congrats on your beautiful baby boy. I am sorry to hear things did not go as you "planned". I am a planner too and I hate when things go amiss. Brunton is lucky to have suck an awesome mom to take care of him. You have mad skills so I am sure that you will be able handle whatever comes your way. Again, congrats on your sweet baby boy! Two boys is a lot of fun!
Ashley, I am back in Utah and if you need help, please call. I can't even imagine what you have gone through these past few days. He is so cute! I can't wait to meet him!
Ashley, he is soooo cute- congratulations. I had no idea you were on bed rest and going through all of this. You know Ogden and Bountiful really aren't that far and for you I would even go to the forbidden land. If you need anything, even just a venting session, I am here. I wish you and your cute family the best of luck.
ashley, such a cute little boy. what a lucky little guy to have you as his mom! congratulations! ~ teri
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