Henry is once again holding steady & healing. Dr. Jones came by today and expects a few more days on the CPAP assisted breathing.
The goal for the next few days is to slowly wean Henry off of his sedation meds. They are going to do this by switching them from IV to oral. After this is done, we can hopefully take the PICC line out!
The goal for the next few days is to slowly wean Henry off of his sedation meds. They are going to do this by switching them from IV to oral. After this is done, we can hopefully take the PICC line out!
He is now off of TPN & Lipids and is only getting breastmilk, which is up to 49cc's! He's giving us plenty of diapers to go along with that too. :)
The most significant thing that happend today is that I got to hold Henry again for the first time in over a week!
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| Kangaroo care is skin-to-skin contact which strengthens bonding for the parents and the baby. It felt so good to hold him! |
Hopefully tomorrow it'll be Daddy's turn!
Betty (Bebe) flew back to Midland tonight. We had a great visit this week and I really enjoyed her company in the NICU. I know Charlie loved having her around too. She spoils him by playing with him and taking him for lots of walks in his wagon! Thanks for coming Bebe, and we can't wait till your next visit!
Trey and I are learning that some of our wonderful nurses and doctors are reading our blog! How cool! We just want to say thank you so much for taking such good care of our baby boy. We have great respect for what you do everyday! I'm sure you're finding lots of errors in our understanding of all the medical terms... hopefully it'll give you a few laughs. ;)
Trey and I are learning that some of our wonderful nurses and doctors are reading our blog! How cool! We just want to say thank you so much for taking such good care of our baby boy. We have great respect for what you do everyday! I'm sure you're finding lots of errors in our understanding of all the medical terms... hopefully it'll give you a few laughs. ;)
It never fails right when I need to leave to pick up Charlie, Henry decides to wake up and charm me with his sweet little eyes. He has the most precious little soul and my love just overflows for this little baby when he looks at me. I can't wait till we can see his whole face without ventilators, tubes, cpaps and tape!
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So glad to hear that Little Henry is doing better and that you got to hold him and Becki!
ReplyDeleteThe first time you get to hold your baby after so much seperation is a moment you will cherish forever. I'm thrilled to see the pictures of you holding your angel Becki. Way to Go Henry! You are a fighter :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE THAT SWEET PRECIOUS BABY!!! I adore the pics of you holding Henry!! So special and wonderful. This post made my day!! :) Praying that Henry gets to come HOME very soon!! Love y'all! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! It makes everyone's whole day to see such love. Thank you for keeping your family and friends updated on Baby Henry--he's very lucky to have such amazing parents and such a fun older brother.
ReplyDeleteLots and lots of love and prayers being sent your way.