NICU Diaries: Week 9
Baby is 36 weeks corrected gestational age.
Read about last week: Week 8!
Day 57: A Big Boy
Jer visited Baby Henry early this morning for skin-to-skin snuggles. He’s breathing well on his 2nd day off of CPAP. Baby likes to sleep with his arms underneath him. He wanted to be held upright. Last night he had some spitting up and throwing up, so maybe being upright helps. Baby smiles regularly now, and it always warms my heart!
I visited late afternoon, and when I walked in Henry was getting a foot massage and loving life with his Nurse Ashley being his “personal binky holder 24/7”! His therapist Sydney recommended hydrotherapy for him once his head wound heals, or some time before he leaves here— I agree he would love it combining 2 of his favorite things- baths and massages!
Baby was wide awake for over an hour, looking around and doing push ups. 🥰 He is so strong! Nurse Ashley asked him, “Do you even know you’re a baby?? You’re acting like you’re a toddler, such a Big Boy! You’re supposed to be sleeping.” That’s him though, always ahead of his time and trying to grow up so fast.
I think he got too hot on me even uncovered because when I moved him to my arms he was able to fall asleep. He smelled sweet and made me sticky, I found out it was from the Wound Care team changing his treatment to a special honey, which has antibacterial properties and is gentle for sensitive skin.
Nurse Ashley who has had him for the last recent days says she has enjoyed getting to know him- he is so cute and fun, so vocal and likes to share his opinions which is good, likes to be on his tummy and to sleep as high up as he can. I thought he looked like a little king on his throne.
After having a rough day, I am SO happy after seeing my baby ❤️❤️❤️
Day 58: Goober
Look at this little goober and the many faces he makes! My favorite picture of baby from today is of his smiling eyes and smiling face. I got a look at his head wound when they changed his bandages and it’s looking so much better. He’ll probably have a bald spot there for a while.
Day 59
Baby weaned to level 5 on his Hi-flow breathing machine! He’s 5lbs 8oz now, and sounds like Donald Duck when he complains 😆
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