Last night I had the blessings and privilege to spend time with my son doing some "kangaroo care" which means they put him on my chest so we could cuddle skin to skin. What a joy! It was so awesome to be able to share such an intimate encounter with my son. To feel his little body resting against mine, knowing that he was smelling me and getting used to my presence.
He started out a little wiggly and fussy, but within minutes was calmly snoozing. It was hard to put him back in the crib, but I was falling asleep in the rocker. When they took him off my chest, I was pleased to see that he was protesting! He wanted to stay next to me! Praise God for the ways that he created us, so that we instinctively want the closeness of our parents.
The only downside was the fact that I had a t-shirt on when I went to go cuddle my little "joey" so I had to wear one of their nusing gowns. Flower print is not my style... When I go home to change, I think I will put on a button shirt. --Brian
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