Our weekly trach change tonight, got me thinking...Never in a million years did I think I would have a child with a trach. When Garrett was almost 3 months old we had many scans confirm that he would need one, it was a hard pill to swallow. I remember I was so sad and heartbroken. But deep down, Jake and I both had a peaceful calm feeling and we knew it was what he needed to help him. Today, I view his trach completely different...instead of feeling sad, I feel so grateful. Grateful that his trach allows him to be home with us, and allows him to play and roll, grow, laugh and watch Mickey Mouse. 💙 I don't even notice it's there anymore. Just the site of blood used to be enough to make me almost pass out - it's amazing the things you'll do for your kids! Never thought I would become a Mom/Nurse/Respiratory Therapist etc... Love this boy. A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 25, 2015 at 10:08pm PDT
Our weekly trach change tonight, got me thinking...Never in a million years did I think I would have a child with a trach. When Garrett was almost 3 months old we had many scans confirm that he would need one, it was a hard pill to swallow. I remember I was so sad and heartbroken. But deep down, Jake and I both had a peaceful calm feeling and we knew it was what he needed to help him. Today, I view his trach completely different...instead of feeling sad, I feel so grateful. Grateful that his trach allows him to be home with us, and allows him to play and roll, grow, laugh and watch Mickey Mouse. 💙 I don't even notice it's there anymore. Just the site of blood used to be enough to make me almost pass out - it's amazing the things you'll do for your kids! Never thought I would become a Mom/Nurse/Respiratory Therapist etc... Love this boy.
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 25, 2015 at 10:08pm PDT
Snuggles with Dad after trach cares and bath tonight 😘 I love seeing these two together...and those tummy rolls of Garrett's 😍 Why are they so dang cute on kids but not adults?! ☺️ A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 24, 2015 at 7:52pm PDT
Snuggles with Dad after trach cares and bath tonight 😘 I love seeing these two together...and those tummy rolls of Garrett's 😍 Why are they so dang cute on kids but not adults?! ☺️
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 24, 2015 at 7:52pm PDT
Spending this rainy day home with this smiley boy is my kind of day! ☺️ just when I think there's no possible way he could get any cuter, he throws these giant cheesy grins my way. A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 23, 2015 at 11:02am PDT
Spending this rainy day home with this smiley boy is my kind of day! ☺️ just when I think there's no possible way he could get any cuter, he throws these giant cheesy grins my way.
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 23, 2015 at 11:02am PDT
This kid 😍 Driving around running some errands, and this boy looks so cute hanging out in his sunglasses 😎 He lovesss the car and is such a good sport! A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 19, 2015 at 11:59am PDT
This kid 😍 Driving around running some errands, and this boy looks so cute hanging out in his sunglasses 😎 He lovesss the car and is such a good sport!
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 19, 2015 at 11:59am PDT
Late night family treat run ☺️ I love how we can take Garrett just on oxygen if we are going somewhere close, cuts our "getting ready to leave" time in half for sure, since we can leave his vent at home. Don't worry, Garrett made sure Goofy came along for the ride! 😂👍 A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 18, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT
Late night family treat run ☺️ I love how we can take Garrett just on oxygen if we are going somewhere close, cuts our "getting ready to leave" time in half for sure, since we can leave his vent at home. Don't worry, Garrett made sure Goofy came along for the ride! 😂👍
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 18, 2015 at 7:47pm PDT
Out for a walk on this gorgeous day! ☀️🌷 A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 14, 2015 at 12:47pm PDT
Out for a walk on this gorgeous day! ☀️🌷
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 14, 2015 at 12:47pm PDT
Ending my night snuggling this cutie pie at home in his new jam jams ☺️ Great way to finish off a fun day! 💙 A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 13, 2015 at 8:30pm PDT
Ending my night snuggling this cutie pie at home in his new jam jams ☺️ Great way to finish off a fun day! 💙
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 13, 2015 at 8:30pm PDT
