A Blessed New Arrival and Other Events of the Past Month

For the past month, I have had about 427 things to blog about, but I'm never at a computer long enough to write. I'm just too busy!
Eden Noelle (not Ann as I previously posted) is doing very well. She is now up to 3 lbs. 14 oz. and she is breathing on her own. She still has supplemental oxygen and a feeding tube, but those are things that will be removed in time. We are all so thankful that she's doing good. My mother-in-law told me that there are pictures of babies born at 18 weeks that have survived, which makes me wonder if the triplets would have lived if they had been born up there. Only God knows and we would not have McKenzie if they had survived. I read once that there are no "ifs" in God's kingdom...
My Grandpa died almost 3 weeks ago. He was old and had been in poor health for years, but it's always hard to say goodbye to someone you love, even if you know they're in a better place. Over the weekend, it was very cold and I had forgotten my coat at home. I had taken my Grandpa's jacket the previous weekend when we were going through his things, so I put it on. It brought tears to my eyes because it smelled just like him. He was the Old Spice king, ever since I was little. So all evening, I'd hold the sleeve up to my nose, then I'd tear up. It's funny how things like smells can evoke so many emotions. I know it's always hard for me to wash my hands when visiting someone in the hospital. The hospital soap smell reminds me of all the happy times I washed them to hold my new babies.
The blessed new arrival at my house is a new baby ferret. My daughter B's birthday was Sunday and she wanted a ferret, so we went to Springfield yesterday and bought one. We have one already, who is affectionately known as "the stinky weasel". I've dubbed this one "the ADHD weasel" because she is sooooo hyper! I never imagined that I'd like ferrets at my house, but I have to admit they are a blast and they have so much personality!
My early pregnancy class is going well and I have only had one time when it was hard for me. We learned about prenatal development last week. While we were watching a video, they showed an ultrasound. That part didn't bother me, but hearing the heartbeat made a lump rise in my throat. I swallowed it down, then I was fine. I also had an old lady moment. We were talking at the end of class and one of the birth dads said something to the effect of how his Mom was 33 years old. I could have had a heart attack! It shocked me to think that I'm old enough to be a Grandma!
Well, I covered a few of the many subjects I wanted to. I'm sure I can't remember any more of them. I am an old lady, you know........
Forgetfully and anciently yours,
Paula