Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Before I went to the hospital this morning, I called the night nurse to find out how Ben was doing. He said, "He has been an eating machine!" He was eating at least 70cc a feeding and eating EVERY TWO HOURS! I guess this little guy is feeling better! He also gained 105 grams!! WAY TO GO, BEN!
When I arrived, the doctor was just walking out. He had checked on patients and was coming back later to do "rounds." It seems like he did everyone else before he came to Ben! But, his labs looked good, not perfect. The nurse said, "I think this little guy needs to go home tomorrow!" And the doctor agreed!! He said that eating was not an issue; Ben is going gangbusters!
I could not be happier! I didn't want to say goodbye to Ben today, but reminded myself that this was the last time! :) Tomorrow morning cannot come fast enough...well, I guess I could use a little sleep. :) Happy Day!
When I arrived, the doctor was just walking out. He had checked on patients and was coming back later to do "rounds." It seems like he did everyone else before he came to Ben! But, his labs looked good, not perfect. The nurse said, "I think this little guy needs to go home tomorrow!" And the doctor agreed!! He said that eating was not an issue; Ben is going gangbusters!
I could not be happier! I didn't want to say goodbye to Ben today, but reminded myself that this was the last time! :) Tomorrow morning cannot come fast enough...well, I guess I could use a little sleep. :) Happy Day!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
We have made it to Tuesday! I was feeling discouraged after talking to the nurse on the phone this morning. She said that Ben needed to start gaining weight and then didn't tell me what he weighed. She reiterated that he may be staying for 14 days. Ugh. What a way to start the day.
I felt better after talking to the Head Nurse and Occupational Therapist. Ben has been the same weight for 2 days now. The nurse said weight gain would not be what keeps him at the hospital. She also said that they expect newborns to lose weight, but since we were in the NICU, they focus more on weight gain. I really believe that he will be fine. I told Ben to "think lead" while he was weighed tonight. Hopefully, it will show an increase.
He ate really well today. His IV has stayed good for some 2 days now. I am so grateful.
I left the hospital somber tonight. I don't want to be too set on Thursday for discharge day, if it might not be until Sunday. I don't want my hopes dashed tomorrow if his blood tests don't impress the doctor. I do want to bring home a perfectly healthy baby, so if it means waiting a few more days, I suppose I can survive. But then there is always a kind nurse to say, "I really think it will be Thursday. So, I will have your discharge papers ready. You better get some good rest on Wednesday night." So, how can one not hope for Thursday?
I felt better after talking to the Head Nurse and Occupational Therapist. Ben has been the same weight for 2 days now. The nurse said weight gain would not be what keeps him at the hospital. She also said that they expect newborns to lose weight, but since we were in the NICU, they focus more on weight gain. I really believe that he will be fine. I told Ben to "think lead" while he was weighed tonight. Hopefully, it will show an increase.
He ate really well today. His IV has stayed good for some 2 days now. I am so grateful.
I left the hospital somber tonight. I don't want to be too set on Thursday for discharge day, if it might not be until Sunday. I don't want my hopes dashed tomorrow if his blood tests don't impress the doctor. I do want to bring home a perfectly healthy baby, so if it means waiting a few more days, I suppose I can survive. But then there is always a kind nurse to say, "I really think it will be Thursday. So, I will have your discharge papers ready. You better get some good rest on Wednesday night." So, how can one not hope for Thursday?
Monday, January 17, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Benjamin's blood tests are still improving. He is eating well. I believe he gained 4 grams yesterday! It is still an increase...we will take whatever we can get! :) He acts like a newborn baby and is a joy. We hope to bring him home on Thursday -- blood tests on Wednesday will determine that. We have to make absolutely sure that all the infection is gone from his little body. Then, our goal at home will be to obey orders to limit visitors and keep everyone healthy!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Benjamin is such a sweet baby. He is doing really well. He continues to eat well and loves me to hold him. I don't mind. :) Today was pretty uneventful---the way we prefer it. He is doing great! Day 7 of 10, we are making it. I hope to be there in the morning to talk to the Doctor for the update on the blood tests and to hear when the big going home day will probably be!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
8:51 am
Ben ate some good bottles in the night.
He is looking jaundiced. We will see what his bilirubin measures today.
He has gained 1 oz. He is back to the weight he was on admission to the NICU (5 lbs 15 oz, I believe). WAHOO!
Tonight---
Ben ate well. He is alert and all the nurses favorite guy! :) Tonight when they weighed him he was 6 lbs 0.4 oz.!!! He is doing great! The only reason he needs to stay at this point is to get his meds. We look forward to later next week....when we can bring him home!
Ben ate some good bottles in the night.
He is looking jaundiced. We will see what his bilirubin measures today.
He has gained 1 oz. He is back to the weight he was on admission to the NICU (5 lbs 15 oz, I believe). WAHOO!
Tonight---
Ben ate well. He is alert and all the nurses favorite guy! :) Tonight when they weighed him he was 6 lbs 0.4 oz.!!! He is doing great! The only reason he needs to stay at this point is to get his meds. We look forward to later next week....when we can bring him home!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Today Ben accomplished a lot! When I arrived to the hospital, the nurse said, "He's a superstar!"
*He had 3 bottles in the night and only has IV fluids for maintaining his IV.
*He got to change to a "big boy crib" instead of an isolette and put on clothes for the first time!!
*He fed today without gagging. YEAH!!!
*Oh, and his bilirubin had gone down, so as of now, no lights for jaundice!
Way to go Ben! Keep it up!
*He had 3 bottles in the night and only has IV fluids for maintaining his IV.
*He got to change to a "big boy crib" instead of an isolette and put on clothes for the first time!!
*He fed today without gagging. YEAH!!!
*Oh, and his bilirubin had gone down, so as of now, no lights for jaundice!
Way to go Ben! Keep it up!
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