Our sweet little boy celebrated one month yesterday- and two weeks home.
Today we had our well check and our little man is still little.
7lb. 8oz. (up one pound from birth) 5-10%
20 1/2 in. 25-50%
He's doing good eating, sleeping, pooping, and growing, even if it is a little slower than his big brothers.
We are excited to watch him continue to grow and thrive.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Life is...
Busy and crazy. Hence the lack of blogging.
In case I ever forget and think I want another baby I am writing this to remind myself two things
1. I can't...due to surgical complications
2. my babies cry...A LOT...generally through the night and sleep deprivation isn't so much fun
Adam is still sweet and cute when he's asleep, which is still fairly frequently- just during the day.
I'm trying to not be so paranoid but it's hard to keep my mind from wandering into all his NICU problems when he cries for so long. He just had so many problems it's scary to not have the monitors to assure me that everything truly is okay and he's just a normal newborn with his days and nights mixed up.
In other news- Jake and Tyler are absolutely adorable with Adam still and they love him tons. Sometimes a little too much- but it's still cute.
We can't believe Adam is almost a month old and Jake is almost 2...time flies!
In case I ever forget and think I want another baby I am writing this to remind myself two things
1. I can't...due to surgical complications
2. my babies cry...A LOT...generally through the night and sleep deprivation isn't so much fun
Adam is still sweet and cute when he's asleep, which is still fairly frequently- just during the day.
I'm trying to not be so paranoid but it's hard to keep my mind from wandering into all his NICU problems when he cries for so long. He just had so many problems it's scary to not have the monitors to assure me that everything truly is okay and he's just a normal newborn with his days and nights mixed up.
In other news- Jake and Tyler are absolutely adorable with Adam still and they love him tons. Sometimes a little too much- but it's still cute.
We can't believe Adam is almost a month old and Jake is almost 2...time flies!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Home Sweet Home
It really happened. WE got to bring Adam home today. He was officially discharged and sent packing.
We got home to some anxious and excited big brothers about 5:30pm.
I'll get some pictures and a real update soon.
So glad to have him home, but that was the longest 13 days of my life!
There aren't words to thank the excellent Doctors, Nurses, and complete strangers who have been praying for our family. Thank you! Thank you!
We got home to some anxious and excited big brothers about 5:30pm.
I'll get some pictures and a real update soon.
So glad to have him home, but that was the longest 13 days of my life!
There aren't words to thank the excellent Doctors, Nurses, and complete strangers who have been praying for our family. Thank you! Thank you!
He's coming HOME!
We called for our morning update and heard the words we couldn't wait for...
"The orders are written for Adam's discharge today" TODAY!
Ryan and I will go once Tyler and Jake are down for naps and we will get to do the car seat test, watch a CPR video, and do whatever else they tell us to so we can bring our baby boy HOME.
It will finally feel like we have a family of five. We are so excited! Let the craziness begin.
"The orders are written for Adam's discharge today" TODAY!
Ryan and I will go once Tyler and Jake are down for naps and we will get to do the car seat test, watch a CPR video, and do whatever else they tell us to so we can bring our baby boy HOME.
It will finally feel like we have a family of five. We are so excited! Let the craziness begin.
Quick Update
Since our last round of pictures Adam is...
Done with the bili lights.
wearing clothes
wrapped up
free of IVs
no more feeding line
(trying to) eating all his feedings regularly
up to 60+ cc per feeding
holding his own body temperature
working really hard to learn to eat without getting tired so that he can come home...maybe even TODAY?!
He lost one ounce while we were visiting last night so he might have one more full day there- but he is doing great with his growth and strength and we just have to get the little boy eating and gaining weight. We are so close!
Thanks again for the continued prayers and love. We know the prayers have helped a ton. The nurses and Docs who come back after their days off have all been so surprised to see little Adam doing so well so soon. We truly are blessed :)
Done with the bili lights.
wearing clothes
wrapped up
free of IVs
no more feeding line
(trying to) eating all his feedings regularly
up to 60+ cc per feeding
holding his own body temperature
working really hard to learn to eat without getting tired so that he can come home...maybe even TODAY?!
He lost one ounce while we were visiting last night so he might have one more full day there- but he is doing great with his growth and strength and we just have to get the little boy eating and gaining weight. We are so close!
Thanks again for the continued prayers and love. We know the prayers have helped a ton. The nurses and Docs who come back after their days off have all been so surprised to see little Adam doing so well so soon. We truly are blessed :)
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