Roller-coaster Week

The past week has been quite a roller-coaster ride for the Preis family.  It has by far been the most joyous and the most painful week of our lives.  The morning after he was born, we were told that Parker has Down Syndrome, and a few days later, were told that he also has Klinefelter's Syndrome.  In addition, he has potential cardiac and hearing issues that we hope with all of our hearts are just temporary.  

During this week, Matt and I have really had to dig deep within ourselves and within our marriage to cope with the different things we found out.  On some days, we had great successes, like getting Parker to eat, my milk coming in strong, and getting to snuggle with him.  Other days were straight from hell, where every time a doctor spoke to us, it was to tell us another problem that we had to face with this new little baby that we already love so much. 

We have been blessed to have the most amazing family and friends to look after us, pray for us, and help us.  They have been by our side every moment, and for that we are forever grateful.  

Even though Parker's life isn't going to be what we originally invisioned, and there will be moments through out the next days, weeks, months, and years where we break down and struggle, our little boy is perfect to us and for us.  We couldn't ask for a more special gift, and are thankful for him every moment of every day.