Day 6:
Today was the first day Mom and me weren't able to simply wake up and walk down stairs to see you in your NICU room... And while it was nice to get a couple hours of sleep in our own bed, for me it was a restless sleep because you felt so far away. This morning I woke up and went to work, business as usual, and quite honestly it felt like the longest day I've ever spent in the office. All I wanted was to see you. I didn't even want to talk about you and how proud I am of all the hard work you're doing to come home... I just wanted to see your sweet face and tell you everything will be okay.
Grandma M.E. drove Mommy to the hospital to help with your 9:30am feeding and Aunt Jen came to see you also... I was so jealous! But I had all day to look forward to the evening and spending time with my boy. In fact, this entry is being written not one foot away from where you're lying! There's no place I'd rather be than with you. You're my hero, Son. You've worked so hard to get off your IV, Conor. One more major milestone! And with all you're eating these days, we'll get you fattened up and home in no time! Conor the Lion-Heart. Determination unmatched.
Everybody you meet thinks you're such a handsome young boy, Conor. Your Mom and me will wonder, "Are they just saying that?" Because we KNOW how handsome you are... But I don't think so. I think when given the choice, proper people will either say something nice or they'll say nothing at all... And everybody you meet talks about what a handsome boy you are. And I don't need another single reason to be proud of you, Conor. But I'll admit when I hear it, especially as often as I hear it, I beam.
I love you, handsome boy.
-Dad
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