We took some pictures of Nicholas with some common things as people are curious about his size. The first picture is of an 8 ounce bottle of water, the second an iPhone and the third a dollar bill (not that you couldn't figure that out :)). He has quite a bit going on around his nose, oxygen, a nasal gastric tube for his feeds and duoderm (like tape) over his oxygen tubing, as he has a tendency to pull it out. The other picture is of him taking a bottle. He has attempted a bottle two times. Really, as you can see in the picture, it's a syringe with a nipple over it. The most he has taken without getting too tired is 4 cc. So, we are working our way up to the 32 cc he is getting now. As of today, we are attempting to breastfeed once a day and bottle feed once a day. We want to make sure he can do both as Denise M. is looking forward to those midnight feedings. While we have enjoyed our time in Cleveland, especially spending unexpected time with family and friends, we are working on plans to get Nicholas transferred back to St. Mary's hospital in Madison. The current plan is for sometime next week, bearing any unforeseen circumstances. He will be transported via a fixed wing (plane). We're excited to get home but will miss many things about being in Cleveland also. We'll keep you updated on our progress.
What a wonderful way to visualize the size Nicholas. But, we would have thought you would be worth at least a 5 or 10 dollar bill Nicholas.
ReplyDeleteYour skin looks so nice and smooth and your eyes so attentive. It's great to know that you are starting a transition to the next step prior to going home. Certainly a catch-22 leaving an NICU facility as good as the one you are in plus having the family members right there close. But, St. Mary's will also do a good job moving you on toward becoming a Hawkeye linebacker. Oh, Judy thinks you will be a baseball player because of the way you have your hands up. We just saw Derek Jeter today at spring training in Tampa and maybe you will be a Yankee like him. Anyway, keep up the wonderful improvement and we look forward to more good news.
Love,
Judy/Dave
he's so adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! i can't wait to see him!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe comparison to the dollar bill was my favorite!!! He is so tiny but still soooooooo cute!!!!! Exciting news about transferring him to St. Mary's in Madison. I'm sure it will be very emotional to leave the place that has taken such good care of Nicholas, but I am also sure it will feel so good to be home once again!! Nicholas is going to love Madison, as we all do!!! What's there not to love? Well maybe all of the snow right now, but by the time Nicholas is ready to get out and get some fresh air, all of that will be gone. He will enjoy walks this summer by the lake!!! How exciting to think about all of the fun things that you, Denise, and Nicholas have to look forward to as you start your life together as a family in Madison! Good luck and PLEASE keep us updated on his transfer. I will be a little nervous and anxious until he is all settled back in, this time at St. Mary's, another wonderful hospital.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all, ALWAYS.
Love, Darcie (and family).
I hope we can come and meet him this summer!!! Paige LOVES babies.