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
One year later and these pictures that the University of Michigan took for us are some of my favorites. We were nearing the end of our journey at Mott's Children's Hospital, and our sweet boy was doing SO great! Better than any of us ever expected, just 1.5 months after open heart and airway surgery. These were taken for their website and for our first NPR article we did 1 year ago this week. I remember going out the day before this shoot, and for the first time in almost 4 months, I was able to dress Garrett in clothes again...it was a big milestone! We really felt like we were dreaming at times, with how amazing the hospital was and the procedure went. So so grateful. 💕 #tbt A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 12, 2015 at 10:18am PDT
One year later and these pictures that the University of Michigan took for us are some of my favorites. We were nearing the end of our journey at Mott's Children's Hospital, and our sweet boy was doing SO great! Better than any of us ever expected, just 1.5 months after open heart and airway surgery. These were taken for their website and for our first NPR article we did 1 year ago this week. I remember going out the day before this shoot, and for the first time in almost 4 months, I was able to dress Garrett in clothes again...it was a big milestone! We really felt like we were dreaming at times, with how amazing the hospital was and the procedure went. So so grateful. 💕 #tbt
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 12, 2015 at 10:18am PDT
Oh ya know, just chillin' with my cousin Hudson! ❤️ I love seeing these 2 together, and can't wait until they are running around causing mischief together ☺️ Love having them live so close! A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 11, 2015 at 1:58pm PDT
It's an exciting day at our house today! When Garrett first came home, he was needing about 2-4 liters, so we had an oxygen concentrator that went up to 10 liters. Lately, Garretts been doing so well on his oxygen needs, and only needing between 1/2-1 liter most of the time (only about 24% oxygen) so we were able to trade out his concentrator for this smaller, quieter (YAY) blue one that goes to 5 liters! We are hoping this means good things for that left lung of his. SO proud of him!💓 A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 9, 2015 at 3:23pm PDT
It's an exciting day at our house today! When Garrett first came home, he was needing about 2-4 liters, so we had an oxygen concentrator that went up to 10 liters. Lately, Garretts been doing so well on his oxygen needs, and only needing between 1/2-1 liter most of the time (only about 24% oxygen) so we were able to trade out his concentrator for this smaller, quieter (YAY) blue one that goes to 5 liters! We are hoping this means good things for that left lung of his. SO proud of him!💓
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 9, 2015 at 3:23pm PDT
This boy makes me SO happy! That smile can seriously turn any bad day into a good day 😍 Happy Monday! A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 9, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT
This boy makes me SO happy! That smile can seriously turn any bad day into a good day 😍 Happy Monday!
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 9, 2015 at 12:04pm PDT
Garrett is getting stronger each day! Today my mom and I have been brainstorming ideas and ways we can help this boy get sitting up all on his own. I think we have come up with an idea that just might help - excited to try it out👌 Look at him! He's doing great! 💕 Love him 💕 #garrettistheman A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 4, 2015 at 1:36pm PST
Garrett is getting stronger each day! Today my mom and I have been brainstorming ideas and ways we can help this boy get sitting up all on his own. I think we have come up with an idea that just might help - excited to try it out👌 Look at him! He's doing great! 💕 Love him 💕 #garrettistheman
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 4, 2015 at 1:36pm PST
Since Garrett has a trach, talking or making any noise at all is very difficult. Before he got his trach I was nervous that he wouldn't be able to communicate way well, and he and I would get frustrated easily not knowing what he wanted. Well, that is not the case at all! I can tell exactly what this boy thinks and is telling me. We pretty much have our own language 👌 These pictures make me laugh - the one on the left is him watching Signing Time, and on the right is him watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! 😂 Love this boy! A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 3, 2015 at 10:44am PST
Since Garrett has a trach, talking or making any noise at all is very difficult. Before he got his trach I was nervous that he wouldn't be able to communicate way well, and he and I would get frustrated easily not knowing what he wanted. Well, that is not the case at all! I can tell exactly what this boy thinks and is telling me. We pretty much have our own language 👌 These pictures make me laugh - the one on the left is him watching Signing Time, and on the right is him watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! 😂 Love this boy!
A photo posted by • n a t a l i e • (@nataliasue) on Mar 3, 2015 at 10:44am PST
