Written September 3, 2013 8:14pm
Hello,
Evan was placed on his tummy today. He loves it. He's all curled up like a little frog. Every so often he wiggles his butt back and forth. It's the cutest thing. :) I was able to change his diaper today. Just because he's little doesn't mean that he's not all boy - his nurse K reminded me to keep a diaper under him at all times otherwise he would pee (not could, would!). Changing his diaper while he is in his tummy is challenging. K just told me to get right in there and lift him up. She thinks preemies are tougher than full term babies. I think I have to agree with her.
After meeting with Dr. H (his doctors will change monthly), she seemed cautiously hopeful with his progress today. All the doctors like to keep it real and don't get too far ahead of themselves with excitement over the little things. (That's why we have K - she is Evan's cheerleader!)
We learned that the doctor hopes to wean Evan right off the oscillator to nose ventilation. This type of ventilation is non-invasive. I think we're still several days from this milestone, but it's great to know he wouldn't have to go to a regular vent first.
You'll be happy to know that I am milking like a champ if I do say so myself. I am so excited to be able to stockpile milk for Evan when he's ready. They will slowly introduce milk to him soon. The milk will be heavily diluted (1 cc per day) but it will start to help develop his gut. I cannot wait for this day. It's hard watching the nurses take care of your baby while you stand helplessly to the side. As he becomes more stable we will be able to be more involved though.
My sleeplessness has caught up with me today. If I'm not milking I'm napping. I haven't been down to see Evan as often as I'd like, but it's important for me to keep my strength up too.
I am going to be discharged tomorrow. On our way home we have a few errands to run (of course!!) I think Andrew is really looking forward to helping me with all the errands in the next few weeks! My big excitement for tomorrow will be in getting milking bras. Moo!
Hopefully I'll make it downstairs for a final goodnight. We did drop off a hedgehog for Evan. It's bigger than his head!
Evan was placed on his tummy today. He loves it. He's all curled up like a little frog. Every so often he wiggles his butt back and forth. It's the cutest thing. :) I was able to change his diaper today. Just because he's little doesn't mean that he's not all boy - his nurse K reminded me to keep a diaper under him at all times otherwise he would pee (not could, would!). Changing his diaper while he is in his tummy is challenging. K just told me to get right in there and lift him up. She thinks preemies are tougher than full term babies. I think I have to agree with her.
After meeting with Dr. H (his doctors will change monthly), she seemed cautiously hopeful with his progress today. All the doctors like to keep it real and don't get too far ahead of themselves with excitement over the little things. (That's why we have K - she is Evan's cheerleader!)
We learned that the doctor hopes to wean Evan right off the oscillator to nose ventilation. This type of ventilation is non-invasive. I think we're still several days from this milestone, but it's great to know he wouldn't have to go to a regular vent first.
You'll be happy to know that I am milking like a champ if I do say so myself. I am so excited to be able to stockpile milk for Evan when he's ready. They will slowly introduce milk to him soon. The milk will be heavily diluted (1 cc per day) but it will start to help develop his gut. I cannot wait for this day. It's hard watching the nurses take care of your baby while you stand helplessly to the side. As he becomes more stable we will be able to be more involved though.
My sleeplessness has caught up with me today. If I'm not milking I'm napping. I haven't been down to see Evan as often as I'd like, but it's important for me to keep my strength up too.
I am going to be discharged tomorrow. On our way home we have a few errands to run (of course!!) I think Andrew is really looking forward to helping me with all the errands in the next few weeks! My big excitement for tomorrow will be in getting milking bras. Moo!
Hopefully I'll make it downstairs for a final goodnight. We did drop off a hedgehog for Evan. It's bigger than his head!
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