This is Jong. We are finally back from the hospital and after six months that seemed like eternity in a slow groundhog day sort of way we are pleased to announce that our baby boy, Isaac Samuel Lee, is FINALLY HOME with his mommy, daddy and sister!
The weight of the moment didn't have it's full impact until just now as I typed these words. We are both overwhelmed with thanks and humbled by His amazing grace and mercy and by the continued outpouring of love, prayers and support from all of you.As I watch Sonia share a much overdue kangaroo moment with Isaac, I realize that I'm not looking for a clock to see how much time we have left with Isaac today. There aren't nurses buzzing by or other SpO2 alarms sounding. And we have so much more room to ourselves! I am stunned by the fact that this is probably the first time that I've heard Isaac breathe as the GCU is just so noisy. I don't know how Isaac was able to sleep at all these past months.
Our last visit to the hospital was a little surreal. As this is a long holiday weekend, Isaac's primary nurse was gone - we said our good byes with her the other day but it certainly wasn't the same. Isaac's primary neonatologist left Toho to start his own practice last week so he wasn't there either and neither was Dr. Kawasei. In fact, almost everyone we knew was gone! Thankfully, Isaac's primary NICU nurse Ayako-san was there as well as his heart surgeon, Dr. Ozawa. While we were able to feed him, most of the visit was consumed by discharge paperwork, changing and a long and weepy series of bows, domo-arigatos and photos (they actually called up a hospital photographer to snap a few photos!).In any event, all of the wires and Isaac's oxygen cart helped keep things real and then we put him in his car seat! He looks soooo tiny!!! But all his mom and dad can think about right now are the thousands of things we want to do with him and how much we are looking forward to not having to leave him. I can't believe it has been almost 3 hours since we came home! He's home, he's home, he's home!
In any event, Isaac was such a good boy in the car and he seems pretty happy with his new home. He's been a little fussy but most of all he's eating up a storm in between changing and hugging sessions. To be honest we're a little nervous about our first evening with him but we wouldn't have it any other way.I'm sure Sonia will post soon but I just wanted to give everyone a quick update and post a few photos.
Thank all of you again for all of your prayers and support.
Blessings,
Jong
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Praising the Lord with you today at this wonderous of homecomings!!! My first thought this morning upon awakening was 'Isaac should be home already'. I am soooo glad that you had already updated your blog to let us know that it indeed was true.
Praying for y'all as you get into your new routines!!!
God Bless!!!
HP Auntie Amber
Thanking God with you today too! I was so excited to be able to see the announcement post here...I knew it was coming soon and couldn't wait to actually read it.
Praying for you!
HP Auntie Melody
Oh I am so delighted
Praise God!
Praise the Lord!!!!
I was so glad to see this update this morning.
Continuing to pray for all of you!
Love,
HP Auntie Erin
It is so wonderful to hear that Isaac is really home at last. Thank you so much for posting so soon. What a nice way for me to start my day! Congratulations, try to relax and enjoy every minute from now on. He is so precious! Rowena
THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE. i've been anticipating this all week (most assumably not nearly as much as you have :-) i am so over-joyed for you two (three-heehee)...and oh, the relief to be a family. together. no good-byes. no wondering what he's doing at night. no having to worry that someone else won't take care of him as you would, or love him like you could. he's yours. completely. :-) God bless you guys this weekend, and we'll be praying for no bumps and just smooth sailing from here on out.
erin eccles
oh i'm just a boo-hooing!!
we have all waited for this day for so long!!
jong, sonia , and isaac are HOME:)
woo hoo:)
praying for you all! thank you so much for updatin us!!
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What precious pictures. I'am just overjoyed to see Tiny home! (well, not so tiny anymore!) Such a beautiful family!
Love,
Angelina (HP)
I am all tears with joy as I read today's blog. He's finally home!! Thank you Lord for being so wonderful! Issac's so beautiful with Sonia!
Good night you all!
SL
God bless you and your family. While Isaac has been "home" in spirit with you all along, how wonderful that he is with you physically. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
I am so happy to read this update. The first think I did this morning upon waking was come to see if there was an update! Praise the Lord that your Tiny is home!!!
HP Auntie Niki
I am just crying... so wonderful... hold him all you want!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I remember that "happy, but nervous, but surreal" moment when we came home from our NICU stay. It was scary but exciting at the same time. I have followed your story from the beginning and there's no doubt that Isaac is in the best place....HOME!! Enjoy every minute and keep us posted! PRAISE THE LORD!
Dawn (mom to 27 weekers)
Tifton, GA
www.caringbridge.org/visit/pridgen
What a way to celebrate this Thanksgiving - praise the Lord!! I have been following your story from the start and am so glad to see that Isaac is finally home with you both. It is so true that no one can/will take care of him as you would. Treasure every moment, enjoy all that he has to offer (even if it is a stinky diaper - heehee).
God bless.
WC (Canada)
Congratulations! I remember leaving the NICU. It was so busy and hardly seemed real. Enjoy every minute with your little boy! You are amazing parents!
Had to come in a check today to see if Isaac was home. Had a 'little weepy moment' myself. Our stay in NICU was 96 days and it felt like an eternity. I can't even imagine what 6 months would be like!! Enjoy your son!!
What truly wonderful news!
Becky
(New Zealand mummy to Caellum, ex-26 weeker, now 4 yrs 9 months and Ethan, born full-term, now 3 1/2yrs old ... your story is touching lives ALL AROUND THE WORLD!!)
I'm so happy for you!
--Sophy from Hannah's Prayer
I am weeping as I read your homecoming story....I am so happy for you and will continue to pray. Just remember there is only 1 first night!! :) Have fun and keep kissing those sweet cheeks. Many blessings to you!
L
Sonia ! Jong! I am hear in TEARS thinking of little Isaac FINALLY getting kangaroo care with his mama - and having his papa so close!!
PRAISING HIM OVER AND OVER AND OVER TODAY!!!!!!!!
Love kisses hugs and cuddles!
Kat!!!! (HP)
and he's wearing Winnie the Pooh - my favourite!!!
So so so so happy for you my bffttsolfohb
Give him some smoochies from his Kiwi HP Aunty.
Hugs and love
Paula
PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD!!! He is home, he is safe, he is where he belongs, in his parents arms.
My heart is filled with such joy and happiness that Issac is home, where he needs to be. Cannot wait to hear all the updates and always love seeing the pictures. Words cannot express my happiness.
Allison and Aidan(4monthsold)
ivf connections
Sonia,Jong, and Isaac,
I am so happy that you are finally home and able to spend time together without the clock and watchful eye of the nurses. Words cannot describe how wonderful I feel for you!! Enjoy!!!! God is Great!!!
Love and Hugs,
Susan
P.S. don't forget to take naps!!!
One more thing...Sonia, you and Isaac look so beautiful in that picture!
S.
Praising the Lord for answered prayers. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
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"This is the day the Lord hath made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalms 118:24
Yeah!!!!!! So excited Isaac is H O M E !!!!!!
Wow! I'm so happy Isaac is home! Praise God for His wonderful care of Isaac all these months.
Tracy
Sonia I am so overwhelmed by the wonderful news about lil Isaac! Everyone on the forum is either in tears or jumping around. May He bless your son always with good health and fortune always. You are beaming in your pics. And you should be. You and Jong have created a beautiful child. We love you!
Renee (NeeNee on the forum)
PRAISE GOD for his faithfulness! He has so blessed all of us through your family. Thank you so much for being a wonderful conduit of his love. Isaac is beyond words!!!
So wonderful to FINALLY read this post!!! Rejoicing with you!
*tears* of JOY!!! What an answer to prayer!!!! Praising God with you!!!!
Blessings,
QH
Unbelievable to think that HE IS HOME - right where he belongs. Now you can give him hugs and cuddles whenever you feel like. What a blessing! You have all had to endure so much over the past few months, but God has used you during this time to be a blessing and encouragement to so many others. Praying for a nice time of calm and quiet now though. :)
Lots of love
Sandi (HP Australia)
ps. love the photo of Sonia holding Isaac! Cant wait to see many more photos when you get time.
Sonia, you look sooooo happpy!!!
;-)
Farah
Tears, tears tears! Words can not explain the happiness I feel towards the three of you right now!
Congratulations, ENjoy!
Keeping prayers coming your way!
Congratulations Mommy and Daddy! Now you can take it easy for a while and get to know your son even better than before. I am thrilled and ecstatic for you and your family. Our prayers have been answered in the best way possible -Isaac is HOME! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
I will pray for smooth-sailing from now and especially throughout the winter months. (Me singing) "Praise God from whom all blessings flow......Praise Him all creatures here below..... Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.....Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A----MEN!" God bless you all, now and forever.
Kristina Whitley,
Woodstock, GA, USA
Sonia & Jong,
I am so thrilled and full of praise over the fact that Isaac is now home with his mommy & daddy! Praying for his continued growth, health and blessings. I have waited so long to see this post, and praise the Lord this day has now arrived.
With love,
Amy - HP
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