Hugo Waves

Hugo got dressed up on November 18th to cheer for the Hawkeyes! I had debated whether or not to attend this game. It's complicated bringing a baby to a football game. But I felt it was a meaningful part of our journey with Hugo.

So I bundled him up and, with the help of some friends, we made our way to the game. Once he had eaten Hugo made himself comfortable by sleeping most of the time. The headphones protected him from the piccolos and the drum line nearby.

He even slept through his first picture with Herky the Hawk. He slept through a lot of things which was a relief. It was pretty chilly that day so we held him close and had him wrapped up tightly.

After the first quarter, Hugo and I climbed onto the ladder with Nolan to wave at the children's hospital. Only a month before we were waving from the other side! It was a poignant gesture that reminded us of our journey and how grateful we are to have come so far.

The band performed its encore wave to the hospital that day as well. We have been so lucky to have our Hawkeye family during this time. They've been such a blessing to us and to our Hawkeye Hugo!