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September 5, 2018
Maxley had a big photo shoot today! Two of my friends came to the hospital to take “newborn” photos. I can’t wait to see what they got.
When we found out we were pregnant, Scott text them and asked if they would take the pictures. He was so thoughtful like that. He knew how important pictures were to me and wanted to make sure I got my favorite photographers for the most important pictures we would ever take.
We had actually scheduled maternity photos with them too and were supposed to do them the day I got admitted to the hospital. Scott was so sick but was willing to come with and take some pictures of my bump.
I miss him so much and it’s bizarre to think about what Scott would be saying or doing during the pictures. I miss him so much and I wish he could have been in the pictures holding him but instead we got a picture of Maxley with Scott’s ashes. What a pathetic life I have.
I can’t believe he is gone. I hate this new life. I want my old one back.
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Today the doctor mentioned that we can start looking at a G-tube which is a tube they surgically insert into his stomach from the outside of his tummy. He isn’t big enough yet but could be soon and then we could go home! It could still be a while but it seems like that could happen sooner than him bottling fully.
Baby steps.
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I had a big day at work. I got a promotion! This is something I have wanted for a long time. I love my job and I love my company. It’s an amazing opportunity managing the team I was on and love so much. I interviewed for the position and got the offer yesterday. We got to tell my team today! They are so supportive of me and everything I’m going through.
I am so lucky when it comes to my work.
When we found out we were pregnant, Scott text them and asked if they would take the pictures. He was so thoughtful like that. He knew how important pictures were to me and wanted to make sure I got my favorite photographers for the most important pictures we would ever take.
We had actually scheduled maternity photos with them too and were supposed to do them the day I got admitted to the hospital. Scott was so sick but was willing to come with and take some pictures of my bump.
I miss him so much and it’s bizarre to think about what Scott would be saying or doing during the pictures. I miss him so much and I wish he could have been in the pictures holding him but instead we got a picture of Maxley with Scott’s ashes. What a pathetic life I have.
I can’t believe he is gone. I hate this new life. I want my old one back.
—-
Today the doctor mentioned that we can start looking at a G-tube which is a tube they surgically insert into his stomach from the outside of his tummy. He isn’t big enough yet but could be soon and then we could go home! It could still be a while but it seems like that could happen sooner than him bottling fully.
Baby steps.
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I had a big day at work. I got a promotion! This is something I have wanted for a long time. I love my job and I love my company. It’s an amazing opportunity managing the team I was on and love so much. I interviewed for the position and got the offer yesterday. We got to tell my team today! They are so supportive of me and everything I’m going through.
I am so lucky when it comes to my work.