I wish I could take a picture of the scene before me. Cristy is sitting in the NICU with Branson sleeping up on her chest, she's pumping milk for him, and text messaging and checking her email on her phone. Normally I would tell her to put the phone down and rest, but the lactation specialist told us that she would pump more if she was distracted. So, we'll let this one slide.
But next time you see her, tell her to take it easy.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Improving gradually
So, it's been quite a week. Branson is now officially one week old! (as of last night at 11pm)
His stay in the NICU has been relatively free of complications. He's breathing on his own (no oxygen), keeping down almost all his food (babies spit up, it's normal), and has graduated up to his own little "condo". The incubator pictured below looks like a step down, but it's actually a better place for him to live. He can regulate his own temperature, and he's slightly more protected from all the bugs that live in the hospital. He's also been gaining weight like a champ. He's up to 2010 grams (he was born at 1963 grams).
We're really thankful that he's here at UNC. It's a little weird to spend so much time at the same place that we work and not have any real clinical responsibilities other than taking care of this little guy. But we've learned a lot about our home institution. It's a fantastic place! The nurses, residents, and attendings in the NICU are phenomenal. What a blessing.
So, that's the scoop for the day. I'll post another video and some pictures later today.
His stay in the NICU has been relatively free of complications. He's breathing on his own (no oxygen), keeping down almost all his food (babies spit up, it's normal), and has graduated up to his own little "condo". The incubator pictured below looks like a step down, but it's actually a better place for him to live. He can regulate his own temperature, and he's slightly more protected from all the bugs that live in the hospital. He's also been gaining weight like a champ. He's up to 2010 grams (he was born at 1963 grams).
We're really thankful that he's here at UNC. It's a little weird to spend so much time at the same place that we work and not have any real clinical responsibilities other than taking care of this little guy. But we've learned a lot about our home institution. It's a fantastic place! The nurses, residents, and attendings in the NICU are phenomenal. What a blessing.
So, that's the scoop for the day. I'll post another video and some pictures later today.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Off the oxygen
Little B is finally free from the oxygen. Breathing just fine on his own today and doing a little better with feeding too. It's amazing what a difference a day makes. He looks so much stronger.
Cristy's mom and sister were here most of the day to help out around the house. I took Caroline to Little Gym this morning so she could burn off a little pent up energy. I can't wait for her to actually see Branson in person, but that won't be for several weeks. Until then, he just keeps "giving" her presents (two stuffed animals so far) so that she'll be really happy to have him around in a few weeks.
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