Bradley Adam Mackey

Bradley was born on Sunday November 9th 2008 at 10:02 am. He arrived 13 days early just like his older brother Wesley, to the day. He came very fast, we almost had to deliver without an epidural. He weighed 7lbs 14oz and 20 inches long. We had to stay in the hospital an extra day and came home on Wednesday. He had a temperature and they wanted him to stay and be monitored and tested for infection. The fever went down in a few hours but they still wanted us to stay for a few tests to come back. I was discharged on Tuesday so Bradley was transferred to the pediatric unit and they were able to let me and Orrin stay with him. I really didn't want to go home without him! The pediatric unit was brand new so it was an even nicer room than we had been in. It even had a play room that Wes loved playing in and Bradley got a teddy bear and a beautiful crocheted blanket out of the stay. He is a very healthy boy and has gained lots of weight so far. Wesley is a very proud big brother. He is always wanting to hold him or hold his hand. He also has to make sure he knows where Brad is if he sees that I am not holding him. Wes was able to stay at our friends home, the Monahans. He loves going over there. They have helped us so many times with getting us settled out here. They are great. My mom was also able to make it out here. I love her so much and don't want her to go home--ever. It has been so fun this last week even though we haven't got much sleep, are feeding him continuously, and changing diapers all day, we have so much joy and love in our home. We are so happy to have Brad in our family!