Written September 2, 2013 10:27pm
We timed our good night visit perfectly. When we arrived, Evan had a group standing around him. They were getting ready to change his position. It was a little scary to watch as they have to unhook his monitors. He did have his beautiful eyes open for most of the transition.
It was also time for a fresh diaper - I got to change him!!!!! The first of endless changes. :) After watching the nurses "man handle" him, I felt confident enough that I wasn't going to break his little legs. Changing a preemie diaper is just like a full term baby - grab those legs and scooch a fresh one under the butt.
Andrew and I were also able to give him kisses good night. What an amazing feeling. I also helped put his bilirubin hat and goggles on for more phototherapy. It felt so great to be able to take care of our son.
After all that stimulation his next gas check may be a little off. They really try to limit the amount of stimulation (lights, diaper changes, body positioning, etc) to every 4 hours. His nurse did say that if he started flipping out because of a dirty diaper she would always change him early. He really doesn't like dirty diapers.
It was also time for a fresh diaper - I got to change him!!!!! The first of endless changes. :) After watching the nurses "man handle" him, I felt confident enough that I wasn't going to break his little legs. Changing a preemie diaper is just like a full term baby - grab those legs and scooch a fresh one under the butt.
Andrew and I were also able to give him kisses good night. What an amazing feeling. I also helped put his bilirubin hat and goggles on for more phototherapy. It felt so great to be able to take care of our son.
After all that stimulation his next gas check may be a little off. They really try to limit the amount of stimulation (lights, diaper changes, body positioning, etc) to every 4 hours. His nurse did say that if he started flipping out because of a dirty diaper she would always change him early. He really doesn't like dirty diapers.
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