(In his big boy bed!)So sorry its been a few days. Being a NICU mommy means spending all free time with your baby. If I am home, I am either sleeping, pumping, or getting ready to go to the hospital! I actually had to buy a new breast pump 2 days ago. I got the First Years one for my shower and it ended up making me crack and bleed. And I was getting maybe a half an ounce in 20 minutes...if anything. I called my trust officer and told her I was in excruciating pain and that I needed $300 for the Medela Pump in Style. She said "Go buy it and fax me the reciept. We will reimburse you. This is a comfort issue for you so it is automatically covered." Thank you Jesus!! I ran to Babies R Us and got it...OMG!!! It is awesome! I am getting 3 ounces in 15 minutes, every 2 hours! It isn't painful and I am getting what Carter needs. If any of you plan on pumping, get the Medela PIS. It is worth the extra money...trust me.
Carter had a great day today. He is taking half of his feedings all by himself which is awesome! He was struggling with it so he has an NG tube, but he is steadily building up the stamina to eat all 33mL without any help. He is up 1 ounce from his birth weight, which is great because he lost 1 and a half ounces within a few days of his birth.
Carter is officially no longer a resident of Isolette #6...he has been moved to a big boy bed!! He is regulating his own temperature! He is so strong for being 34 weeks. I am so so proud of him!
A social worker came in today and told us that a nurse would be coming to the house to check on us after we bring Carter home. They do it with all NICU babies because it can be overwhelming having them home not hooked to a hundred monitors telling you that your baby is fine. A little while later, a doctor came in and asked us if everything was ready at home. We said "of course!" He said Carter is doing great and we can expect him to be released in about a week!! By then, he will be plumped up and eating on his own. I am so excited to get him home!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!
Carter had a great day today. He is taking half of his feedings all by himself which is awesome! He was struggling with it so he has an NG tube, but he is steadily building up the stamina to eat all 33mL without any help. He is up 1 ounce from his birth weight, which is great because he lost 1 and a half ounces within a few days of his birth.
Carter is officially no longer a resident of Isolette #6...he has been moved to a big boy bed!! He is regulating his own temperature! He is so strong for being 34 weeks. I am so so proud of him!
A social worker came in today and told us that a nurse would be coming to the house to check on us after we bring Carter home. They do it with all NICU babies because it can be overwhelming having them home not hooked to a hundred monitors telling you that your baby is fine. A little while later, a doctor came in and asked us if everything was ready at home. We said "of course!" He said Carter is doing great and we can expect him to be released in about a week!! By then, he will be plumped up and eating on his own. I am so excited to get him home!! I see the light at the end of the tunnel!!
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Candi, it doesn't sound like this could be going any more smoothly. I smiled at the thought of you taking him home. I hope soon the NICU will be a distant memory.
I love the photos of the two of you. And wow. He is so tiny. I guess the other pictures didn't show his size. You should be such a proud mommy...for so many reasons.
He is looking bigger and he is gaining weight which is a good thing!! The new pictures so much and I just love his hair. I am glad to hear that you found a pump that works for you. I had purchased a cheaper pump before Cameron was born and never got much out of it and it eventually burnt out. Medela is a great brand and that is what I ended up using. Have you tried lanolin for your soreness and cracking? If you haven't then I recommend it. It is great to use to help with that and safe for baby too. My hubby was always laughing at me because I was apply that on a regular basis...trust me it helps!! Take Care and I am so happy that you all are doing well.
I just popped over from Sara's blog and wanted to tell you how beautiful your little boy is! And he seems to be doing so wonderfully progressing through the NICU. Excellent.
Hoping you get to take him home soon. My best.
Meredith
YAY!!!!!!!!
I am so happy for you and Carter! You both look wonderful!
He looks so good! It is wonderful that he is doing so well!
Ya'll look great!!! Thanks for the pics...I am so happy he is doing so well. Congratulations on the new breast pump!!! I know it makes all the difference!!! Have a great weekend.
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