Week Two: Sep 30th - Oct 6th

Sep 30^th

When we went in to visit you today we were told that tomorrow your breathing tube would be removed.  I asked when we would be able to old you.  “You haven’t held him yet?” the nurse asked.  We explained that you had been taken away right after birth.  I’m glad I asked but wish that we had asked sooner.  We figured we couldn’t hold you because you were hooked up to so many things. 

Oct 1^st

Yesterday Mumma held you and today Daddy was able to.  It’s still a bit of a process because you’re hooked you to so many things, but we held you for about 2 ½ hours passing you back and forth.  Mumma and Daddy also got to change your diapers today.  And your diaper was the very first one that Daddy has ever changed.

 

Oct 2^nd

The nurse we had today wasn’t nearly as nice as yesterday’s nurse.  She was very afraid of your temperature dropping so we were only allowed to hold you for about 15 minutes at a time.  Your bandage has now been removed and we can see your scar.  Uncle Andrew says you were in a fight with ninjas.

Oct 3^rd

Both Mumma and Daddy had the opportunity to hold you again today.  After going a week without being able to, we gladly take any opportunity that we can.  You’re still very bundled in blankets when we hold you so it’s hard to actually feel you in there, but that’s ok.

Oct 4^th

We’re working towards getting you ready to move to “the floor” (the regular cardiac floor) before you are able to come home.  One thing you have to be able to do is maintain your own body temp.  Tonight they started that by keeping the isolette open.  Today was also a big day because you and Mumma had your first try at breastfeeding.

Oct 5^th

When Mumma and Daddy visited you today, you were still in the open isolette.  We left to go home around 4:00.  Two hours later Uncle Andrew called us and said that you were now in a crib.  What?  We were confused but also way excited.  Way to go, Bennett!

Oct 6^th

You had a great accomplishment today; on your two week birthday- you were moved to the floor.  Mumma and Daddy were pulling into the parking garage when we got the call that you would be transferred.  It’s a much different environment with Mumma and Daddy providing a lot more of your care.