Caleb is three month old and it's also a reminder that we've been in the NICU for three months.
When Paul and I arrived at the hospital, his nurse had taken pictures of him and made a scrapbook page that says "I'm 3 months old today!" That was wonderful.
Last night we received a call from Dr. Lloyd from Dell and it wasn't a good one. He said that the inflammation in Caleb's right lung has gotten worse and it needed to be drained. For the past few days, it seems we've received only bad news. He is still swollen. But has been losing the excess fluids he's retained from surgery. Tonight, at weigh in, he was only 17.8 lbs. Compare that to Wednesday's 20.8 lbs. He's also back on IV drips because of last night's setback. He ate today at 8am, and that was the last time. For a hungry baby, he's taking it very well.
He is a little more alert now. Moving more and definitely playing. But still not the same Caleb. The nurses say, "one step forward, two steps back." That's really true. We are learning to the virtue of patience. Also, every progress or challenge is all up to Caleb. When he's ready, I'm sure we will be out the door.
I did trach care again tonight and I also got to hold him twice today.
Despite the bad news, we've received blessings. A good friend from Houston sent Caleb a care package and other things. Since he's so much bigger now, most of his clothes do not fit him. The new clothes we received will definitely be a good fit.
As I type this blog, my baby sleeps like an angel in his NICU standard crib. I'm still on the hunt for a mobile. He needs something to stare at. The one on his bed is NICU owned. It only plays music, no circular movements.
When Paul and I arrived at the hospital, his nurse had taken pictures of him and made a scrapbook page that says "I'm 3 months old today!" That was wonderful.
Last night we received a call from Dr. Lloyd from Dell and it wasn't a good one. He said that the inflammation in Caleb's right lung has gotten worse and it needed to be drained. For the past few days, it seems we've received only bad news. He is still swollen. But has been losing the excess fluids he's retained from surgery. Tonight, at weigh in, he was only 17.8 lbs. Compare that to Wednesday's 20.8 lbs. He's also back on IV drips because of last night's setback. He ate today at 8am, and that was the last time. For a hungry baby, he's taking it very well.
He is a little more alert now. Moving more and definitely playing. But still not the same Caleb. The nurses say, "one step forward, two steps back." That's really true. We are learning to the virtue of patience. Also, every progress or challenge is all up to Caleb. When he's ready, I'm sure we will be out the door.
I did trach care again tonight and I also got to hold him twice today.
Despite the bad news, we've received blessings. A good friend from Houston sent Caleb a care package and other things. Since he's so much bigger now, most of his clothes do not fit him. The new clothes we received will definitely be a good fit.
As I type this blog, my baby sleeps like an angel in his NICU standard crib. I'm still on the hunt for a mobile. He needs something to stare at. The one on his bed is NICU owned. It only plays music, no circular movements.
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