Here is our little miracle baby. When he comes home I will be able to get some good pictures, but for now I wanted everyone to see our little man.
Logan is doing wonderful. He continues to improve everyday. We are still in need of prayer for his liver and kidneys, but everyday they are getting better.
Thank you again to all of you for ALL your prayers and support during this time. We are so grateful and words can't even describe the love we have for all of you.
As I am writing this I am very overwhelmed and humbled. I will write a little bit about how Logan is doing, but I mostly just want to write about how grateful we have been to everyone for all of their prayers and support. We have continued to see the Glory of the Lord through this whole journey that the Lord has taken us on. People have surrounded us with so much love and support. We are so grateful to each and everyone of you. THANK YOU!!!!!!
Last night we decided to come home and TRY and get a good night's sleep. We were so grateful to see our kids and hug and kiss them.
As of this morning Logan continues to improve. Ryan and I were both able to hold him yesterday which was a miracle. They started feeding him yesterday, he tried a bottle but decided that was to much work so they did put a feeding tube in him. I'm just excited that they are even feeding him.
The bottom line through all of this is Ryan and I both know that Logan is a gift to us from the Lord. We are thankful for Logan and are excited that the Lord thought that we were strong enough to handle this journey. We know that it is only through the Lord's strength that we will make it through.
Thank you again to all of you.
The Check List:
1. House clean - check
2. Kitchen stocked for the guests coming - check
3. Laundry done - check
4. Tons of unneeded shopping - check
5. Logan's room ready - check
6. Logan's arrival - FIVE MORE DAYS
I have come to the conclusion that Logan is going to be the first child born to the McNally's that is going to be a rule follower. He knows he is not suppose to come to see us till the 9th, so by golly he is going to wait till that day.
So, here I will sit swollen body and all and await the final task on my check list to be checked off.
Thank you so much to most wonderful friends in the whole world, Abby, Karen, and Leslie. You guys are so awesome. You threw me the best baby shower ever!!!!!! There was so much thought that went into it. It is so nice to know that you have friends that really know who you are. From the perfect cake, to my favorite jelly belly's, to two weeks of housecleaning. You guys are the best. Love you very much my dear friends.
Thank you also to all of you that came. I felt very loved that day.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!! When did we get to 29 days left? I'm getting so excited to meet this new little McNally. We have spent the last two days getting his room ready for him. The kids are so excited. Anytime we pray before meals, or before bed the only thing Brandan prays for is baby Mcnally. Ryan asked me last night, "What is Brandan going to pray for once Logan is born." Very good question.
We are officially on the countdown as of today!!!!!!
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper. I especially like to use wrapping paper when my friend Karen helps me. She is the best wrapper EVER.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Real!!!
3. When do you put up the tree? Day after Thanksgiving.
4. When do you take the tree down? On the 2nd of January.
5. Do you like eggnog? NO
6. Favorite gift received as a child? My purple bike with the awesome banana seat.
7. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes.
8. Hardest person to buy for? My husband. He is a really good gift finder and I always feel like I just can't find the perfect gift for him. I think this year he is just going to have to settle for the gift of LOGAN.
9. Easiest person to buy for? The kiddos.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. Except for all of you etiquette people you may not judge me this year. I am actually not going to send out a Christmas card I am going to do New Year's cards after our family has become complete. I know, I know I should send out both, but not this time.
11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Not sure.
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? White Christmas!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? The day after Thanksgiving at 5:00 a.m.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? NO
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? FOOD.
16. Clear lights or colored on the tree? clear on the tree...
17. Favorite Christmas song? Away in a Manger
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? It really has varied every year since we moved. This year I am looking forward to staying home and enjoying the four of us.
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? No.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas morning!! Christmas eve we do one present which is Christmas p.j.'s and new slippers.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? I am majorly guilty of this one, but forgetting the real reason for Christmas.
23. What do you want for Christmas this year? Logan to come a few days after Christmas, but before the 31st. Come on Santa is that to much to ask?
24. Favorite ornament theme or color?
25. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Prime rib. The one down fall of us being alone this year for Christmas is my family won't be having my brothers awesome prime rib. My family is going to have to settle for a ham.
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