Week Three: Oct 7th - Oct 13th

Oct 7^th

Mimi was able to visit you again today and we surprised her by asking her if she wanted to hold you.  We piled some pillows in her lap to help support you and placed you in her arms.  She was very excited.  You also wore clothes for the first time today.  Previously you had just been swaddled in a blanket.

Since we hadn’t known you would be allowed clothes, we didn’t have anything for you to wear.  Luckily the hospital has some donated clothes.  Apparently this was the only preemie outfit to be found, but it’s perfect.  Another big milestone today was the removal of your nasal cannula.  You’re now breathing room air.

Oct 8^th
 Today was a big day for you!

• You had your PICC line removed
• You had your pacing wires removed
• You took a bottle at multiple feedings.  (Pretty soon no more feeding tube!)
• You nursed from the breast for about 20 minutes.
• We also spent the night at the hospital.

Oct 9^th

Bright and early this morning Granpa and Nana came to visit.  Today was also our first full day with you, although we did go out for a while for lunch.  You are now doing so well drinking from a bottle that your feeding tube was removed.  You’re very happy about that- many times you tried to pull it out yourself.

Oct 10^th

As far as we can tell, you’re meeting all of your requirements to be able to go home.  Unfortunately, since it’s the weekend things move a bit more slowly.  We’ll have to speak with your cardiologist regarding next steps.  Daddy went home tonight, but Mumma stayed with you at Children’s.

Oct 11^th

These cute booties arrived for you from Chris & Carolyn Pratt.  Daddy brought them in for you to wear.  Today we spent most of the day waiting and wondering if we would be able to speak to your doctor.  Finally around 8pm he came to your room.  Things look promising!  You took your car seat test today (and passed) although you didn’t like it.

Oct 12^th

You’re going home!  October 12^th (Uncle Andrew’s birthday) was an exciting day because we got to take you home.  Mumma also got a quick lesson at the hospital in how to give you a bath.  When we got home Mumma and Daddy were both a little unsure of what to do with you.

Oct 13^th

Your first full day at home was a busy one!  You had your first visit from Lora, the visiting nurse, and also your first visit to Dr. D, your pediatrician.  You now weigh 4lbs, 9oz.  In the afternoon we went to the mall to run some errands.  We went to lunch and Daddy held you since you’re too little for your car seat.  After errands we went to West Street and Aunty Hanna met you.