Well, Isaac finally started to eat today. Thank you, Jesus! They started him at 1ml an hour on a continuous feed. So far, so good. We'll know more tomorrow about how he's tolerating it. His incision is leaking less, almost none at all. The test is whether it starts again now that he's eating. On another note, He's a crabby apple if he's not held! I went in tonight to give his nurse a break from holding him. They also broke out the swing for the first time to see if that worked--for about a half hour before he got crabby again. And then Mommy picked him up and he went right to sleep. That made me feel good. His physical therapist came this evening, also. As you can see, he can hold the toy...and then he puts it in his mouth. I'm so proud!
Hannah and I did laundry and started to clean our room...I still haven't finished. One of my NICU mom friends folded our laundry...what a gem. It's the little things that make life soooo much easier. That made me feel so good.
Well, my NICU mom friend and I are watching CSI so I need to sign off.
Love to all.
17 comments:
Yeah, first comment. We are on at the same time. :) -Sherry
Isaac is soooo beautiful. We're praying for you.
Hi I think he's just going to be a Mama's Boy for a while. That is a GOOD thing. He recognizes your scent and your voice... you are the MOM!
He is so ridiculously cute; you gotta love the view of him sitting up. Pedialyte... formula... give him RIBS from Damons as soon as possible
AMAZING! I love the pictures. He is growing leaps and bounds. I cant believe it when I look at the pic on your blog homepage of this little guy and what he looks like today.
Thanks for the update, enjoy relaxing and watching CSI. You deserve it!
He looks so good! He is truly a miracle!!!
A major surgery just a week ago, coming off the vent and oxygen, starting eating again after many months ... with all that change in one week, I'd like I'd want to snuggle with my mommy too!! Praising God for all the progress Isaac has made in one week and that you've been able to spend so much time just lovin' on him this week! He's just perfect!
Yay for formula!! I am so happy for you, Isaac.
Several of us from Canton read your blog every day! He looks wonderful and we are sure it's in part to your never ending love. Keep up the good work girl. Your family is very blessed to have you on their side. God Bless You!!!!
Ooh, it's so great to see Isaac doing well. He's gonna be home in no time at all now :)
Love, Maxi
Such great news!! He is such a doll...and sitting up like a big boy! Still praying in the UP.
Take care!!
I just can't get over how adorable he is. Give him lots of lovies from his adopted blogmom's :)
I'm praying for him often and love to read about his updates. He's a little fighter and praying he gets to go home soon. Praying for Hanna,what a champ to be going through all of this so well. She is a beautiful big sister ;)
Just a quick question... The whites of his eyes look yellow, have they taken his bilirubin level to see if he has jaundice? That is a common thing for preemies...my daughter was(a preemie) and was VERY cranky until hers came down.
I love the pics of Isaac...he looks so healthy in the pictures. What a beautiful baby!:)
HOORAY!!!! He's on the road to better times!! Trickle feedings to full feedings very soon!! My prayers continue for you and yours!! You guys look so happy just cuddling with the little guy!
I will answer the question for "anonymous" for you, Tiffany:
Yes, the whites of his eyes are yellowed. This is caused from long term TPN use. TPN is the IV nutrition that Isaac has been on since he does not eat. However, you are correct that neonates do have a higher risk for jaundice and do become more fussy when it is elevated in the first few days/week of life. However, Isaac is past the point of this type of jaundice. His is related now to the TPN. So, his 'fussies' are probably related to wanting to be a big boy and interact with this wonderful world and eat his big boy bottles! ;)
Best wishes to you!!
jen
Yeah Baby Isaac. He is so beautiful!! I will keep praying for your family.
He looks so good! Enjoy snuggling!
Tiff,
I have been so busy with life and work that I apoligize that I have not kept up on your blog. What wonderful pictures of you and the kids! Boy Issac sure is getting big. Are you okay with the holiday's coming up? Give me a call if you have time on Monday I will be in all day. Joy.
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