After delivery at Memorial they lay baby on the mother's chest for the 1st hour, so Ian hung out with me and then once we were both cleaned up we got moved to our mother/baby room in which the hopsital takes baby to have a sponge bath and newborn screenings. I slept (attempted too) and Marcus headed home to get a few things in order after the labor story you'll understand. Our nurse and a NICU nurse came in to let me know that they would be taking Ian to the NICU for further observations on his breathing. Once Marcus returned and I had showered we headed down to NICU to get an update. They explained to us that they were concerned with his breathing and needed to observe him to see if it was a preemie issue meaning he would grow out of it or if it was something more complicated.
Onto day 2 (1/1/10) which makes Ian 1 day old, Marcus and I head down to NICU and talk with the Dr. who explained to us that the issue is related to his early arrival. And that there are steps that he has to take in order to be released. Step 1: learn to eat and breath at the same time. Step 2: prove to the Dr that he is a good eater. So with homework in hand we explain to our little guy that he needs to work on these things cause we want to bring him home. I was discharged in the afternoon and would be going home without my baby. We knew he had feedings coming up at 8 and 11p and with accomplishing Step 1 we now needed a lot of work on step 2. Not at all how this was suppose to go but we aren't in control the Big Guy upstairs is in control and we gotta go with the flow. So needless to say I was not in the best of spirits last night or had any desire to social. I attempted to return phone calls and try to stay upbeat. I called the NICU at 11:30 to get an update on his last 2 feedings of the day and they went pretty well he was eating about 22-25cc (
not sure what that means in ounces but we need him getting about 30cc in a feeding)
Day 3 (1/2/10 or also known as today) Marcus and I wake up early to a lot of snow, we both showered and got ourselves around Marcus headed out to warm up the Jeep and clear a protion of the driveway off. We headed to the NICU for his 8am feeding which was not spectacular and then I stayed for his 11 feeding while Marcus went home to prep our house for a family Christmas later in the day. 11 feeding went as well as the 8o'clock feeding. If he continues to not grasp the concept they will have to equip him with a feeding tube. So we are hoping tonight that he can prove himself and be able to come home tomorrow.
This is not easy what so ever, it's comforting to know that he is in the best NICU in the area but I still want him home. Family Christmas today was not fun we were missing part of our family. Many tears have been cried as I try to be optimistic and strong Marcus has been amazing and my rock. There's a reason for everything and we just have to keep reminding ourselves of that. We appreciate the prayers, phone calls, and texts and will try to get back to you when we can.
Awww :/ Poor little buddy. That would be hard but hopefully it's a few more days and he'll have the rest of his life to spend hand and hand with his mommy and daddy. sending love! mo
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ReplyDeleteAsh, Marcus & Ian, please know that Poppie and I are thinking of you and praying for a quick response to the task at hand. Ian is in good hands in the hospital where the doctors and nurses can monitor him. You surely don't want to take him home too early. The sound of his crying (lungs) was awesome, thanks for sharing. Ash, let the tears flow if that is what you need to do....soon they will be tears of joy!!!! Love and hugs to all of you!
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