MAY 31, 2013
Last day of May, and how am I celebrating by seeing my little Brady Bug. He is still holding stable, but did have a bone survey done (which if you're like me, you've no idea what this is... it's like an x-ray of all his bones). They found out he has a corner fracture in his left femur (which isn't very fun, they don't know how old it is where his bones aren't mature enough to be very hard). They also said that he has a low amount of minerals in his bones due to being preemie too. I was curious and had to ask and see if the fracture might be why his levels of infection were up. But they don't think so where it wouldn't stay elevated for as long as it has.
I did get to help bath him today, or really wipe him down and sponge him. It was awesome. Though he honestly, didn't like it very much. especially not when they washed his hair. But I told him he was a big strong boy and he needed to be tough. He even seemed to listen and tolerated it pretty well after that. :) We read some books. "Me and My Dad" and "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie", then I hummed him a song and talked to him a bit. :) I loved it. I even got to hold him a bit so that they could change his sheets (holding him at this stage is just lifting him up a bit, but still freaking awesome!!!).
I love being able to sit and have some alone time with him (Sam teases me for reading to him, and stuff...I think it's absurd to him), and getting to hold him and help; it makes me feel like I'm really a mom. Kinda let's that fact sink home, and I absolutely love it. I did find a work from home position with Convergy's; I applied. I want to help make an income but I also want to be there for everything with Brady, no matter how small.
Sitting with him today, I felt so comforted. It's almost like there is so much in life that we miss. As he's fighting this infection, he's still pretty happy, and he's only 2 weeks old. I mean what have I complained about in the last two weeks. Breastfeeding/Pumping (huge pain every two hours ish to be sitting there forever to stash up milk and not let it dry up, but really totally worth it for my baby), having to drive further, the drivers on the road, etc...
He can't talk but I'm sure he's not complaining about his life. Such an inspirational little boy, and he's teaching his mommy so much. She's so blessed to have him. I know he loves us, and he seems to be able to recognize my voice, which is so cool. I love it. Just cannot wait until he is old enough to come home.
I know life will through us a curveball, but we can handle whatever comes our way. thank you Brady for showing us the best in life. :)
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Day 13!!
MAY 30, 2013
So update from the phone again. Sorry. But I'll work on getting it fixed with the laptop soon hopefully. Brady is holding steady, they are working on finding out what the infection is. He is looking a little bit better. We had a conference with the doctor to talk about his care and I must say I love that Sam and I are on the same page without even talking. We were asked how we felt about having a 50 perfect chance of a normal child... I teared up when Sam said that he could handle any disability our boy may have...exactly how I feel too. Brady is our world. We are so gratefully for everyday we have him. We celebrate the good in everything. If we were to dwell on the negative then life wouldn't be worth struggling through. But trust me when I say that life is amazing. Always look at the small victories they are worth more than any major downfall. We haven't updated the blog because Brady's been holding stable and they haven't been running as many tests. I love our little boy like no other, we are all wrapped. Update you all soon. Thank you for all the love, support and prayers.
So update from the phone again. Sorry. But I'll work on getting it fixed with the laptop soon hopefully. Brady is holding steady, they are working on finding out what the infection is. He is looking a little bit better. We had a conference with the doctor to talk about his care and I must say I love that Sam and I are on the same page without even talking. We were asked how we felt about having a 50 perfect chance of a normal child... I teared up when Sam said that he could handle any disability our boy may have...exactly how I feel too. Brady is our world. We are so gratefully for everyday we have him. We celebrate the good in everything. If we were to dwell on the negative then life wouldn't be worth struggling through. But trust me when I say that life is amazing. Always look at the small victories they are worth more than any major downfall. We haven't updated the blog because Brady's been holding stable and they haven't been running as many tests. I love our little boy like no other, we are all wrapped. Update you all soon. Thank you for all the love, support and prayers.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Day #9... Can you believe it?!
MAY 26, 2013
Here is the daily tidbit, you've all been waiting for. Brady is doing well, he is on the up road. Looking better than Friday for sure. We went and visited him this afternoon and got to touch the little man. Though he was flailing his arms about a bit. Sam was being so gentle that Brady kept jerking his little hand out of Daddy's reach. Kind of funny to watch Sam trying to hold his little hand gently, but watching it jerk out of Daddy's touch.
He had his own little anger moment when they took the iv out of his hand, since he's not needing anymore blood transfusions. They put him on a new ventilator, so he's not vibrating like a model t. I bet he's liking the freedom. He's got a really high urine output due to his kidneys being immature. They are not keeping what they should be and just getting rid of lots of fluids. So to make sure he doesn't get dehydrated they are going to be giving him more fluids. They won't be doing feedings for a while, so he's getting all his nutrition through the fluid lines in a mixture that's made up just for him.
His blood pressure is high, but that is possibly a side effect from one of the drugs that they had him on. He's been having some more quiet nights and we've really been needing those. Both Sam and I with the stress have been running a little short on sleep.
So that's all of the good news wrapped up pretty neatly. So I've got the pictures that I promised of the baby room. :) Yes, now you can all see it. My parents say it's 'bright', and that he will have some getting used to the color to do. But I love it...so here is our work in progress... though getting close to being done.
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Here is the daily tidbit, you've all been waiting for. Brady is doing well, he is on the up road. Looking better than Friday for sure. We went and visited him this afternoon and got to touch the little man. Though he was flailing his arms about a bit. Sam was being so gentle that Brady kept jerking his little hand out of Daddy's reach. Kind of funny to watch Sam trying to hold his little hand gently, but watching it jerk out of Daddy's touch.
He had his own little anger moment when they took the iv out of his hand, since he's not needing anymore blood transfusions. They put him on a new ventilator, so he's not vibrating like a model t. I bet he's liking the freedom. He's got a really high urine output due to his kidneys being immature. They are not keeping what they should be and just getting rid of lots of fluids. So to make sure he doesn't get dehydrated they are going to be giving him more fluids. They won't be doing feedings for a while, so he's getting all his nutrition through the fluid lines in a mixture that's made up just for him.
His blood pressure is high, but that is possibly a side effect from one of the drugs that they had him on. He's been having some more quiet nights and we've really been needing those. Both Sam and I with the stress have been running a little short on sleep.
So that's all of the good news wrapped up pretty neatly. So I've got the pictures that I promised of the baby room. :) Yes, now you can all see it. My parents say it's 'bright', and that he will have some getting used to the color to do. But I love it...so here is our work in progress... though getting close to being done.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Doing better...
MAY 25, 2013
So the format is off because I'm posting from my phone. But just to update about Brady. We are so pleased with Primary Children's. Brady is doing better than yesterday for sure. He has urine output again, now that things aren't pinched. So that's meaning his kidneys and things are working. He is under a billi-light to help when his body starts to process the blood that's sitting under the skin in the groin and abdominal area. He is having some episodes where his heart rate drops a lot and then shoots up to normal. There are a lot of reasons that that could be happening. He was getting another x-ray done on his abdomen when we left tonight...so I'll be calling to get an update on that. His blood is clotting up more, though not normal clotting. But he is off of blood transfusions for a bit. He's off of the Dopamine that was regulating his blood pressure and he is able to keep it up on his own. We are doing well though, it's nice to see him getting more color back to him. That's the update for tonight. I'll update more tomorrow.
So the format is off because I'm posting from my phone. But just to update about Brady. We are so pleased with Primary Children's. Brady is doing better than yesterday for sure. He has urine output again, now that things aren't pinched. So that's meaning his kidneys and things are working. He is under a billi-light to help when his body starts to process the blood that's sitting under the skin in the groin and abdominal area. He is having some episodes where his heart rate drops a lot and then shoots up to normal. There are a lot of reasons that that could be happening. He was getting another x-ray done on his abdomen when we left tonight...so I'll be calling to get an update on that. His blood is clotting up more, though not normal clotting. But he is off of blood transfusions for a bit. He's off of the Dopamine that was regulating his blood pressure and he is able to keep it up on his own. We are doing well though, it's nice to see him getting more color back to him. That's the update for tonight. I'll update more tomorrow.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Having A Bad Day...
MAY 24, 2013
So today's news isn't good, like last 6 days. We have transferred Brady down to Primary Children's Hospital due to some issues. We got the call at about 5 this morning from McKay Dee, letting us know that there was some dusky abdominal coloration. We were told that they were worried for his intestines; though the x-rays weren't showing any tears or holes. His blood pressure was really low as well. Overall our baby was very sick. As I miraculously picked up the phone at 5, because I went to bed around 1. Normally I would have slept through the phone call, but I heard it on the first ring.
I was bawling as the doctor told me that she was taking another x-ray and that she would call me back once she looked them over. I was too nervous to leave my phone, which was dead and had to be plugged in to take the phone call, to even be able to go and change. I was praying up a storm and muttering to my phone that they needed to call back soon. The only thought that was running through my mind this morning was about how the phone call back in September was the exact same report.
We were offered to transfer down to Primary Children's Hospital, where if in the case that he might need it they could do the surgery. Though with the transfer we were warned that it could make the brain bleeds worse. We discussed it, and decided that we could live with the delays that the bleeding might cause but would rather make sure that he was in the best of care if there was a problem with his intestines. We got ready as quick as possible and drove to McKay Dee, to sign the paperwork for the transfer.
He was taken by life flight, and arrived safely. Where they have settle Brady in and have been working diligently to stabilize him. His blood pressure is back up in a more normal range. He is on some medicine that is helping his blood clot as his is not clotting very well. His intestines in the x-rays show that are having a hard time working properly. BUT HE DID POOP a little later. Thank heavens. They did have to put a catheter in because he stopped being able to pass his urine on his own. But his kidneys are alright and his urine output increased significantly.
His head ultrasound showed that he is no worse for wear from his trip down, and that it is in the same shape as it previously was at McKay Dee. However, we are very pleased with Primary Children's. They have been fantastic to work through with this as they keep our little Brady stable. I can't say how nice it is knowing that our little boy is in good hands.
There have been many prayers that have been sent our way and I do want to thank you all. We will be heading home from Primary Children's for the night here soon as Brady is in good care. We love you all, and we love Brady. Thank you everyone.
So today's news isn't good, like last 6 days. We have transferred Brady down to Primary Children's Hospital due to some issues. We got the call at about 5 this morning from McKay Dee, letting us know that there was some dusky abdominal coloration. We were told that they were worried for his intestines; though the x-rays weren't showing any tears or holes. His blood pressure was really low as well. Overall our baby was very sick. As I miraculously picked up the phone at 5, because I went to bed around 1. Normally I would have slept through the phone call, but I heard it on the first ring.
I was bawling as the doctor told me that she was taking another x-ray and that she would call me back once she looked them over. I was too nervous to leave my phone, which was dead and had to be plugged in to take the phone call, to even be able to go and change. I was praying up a storm and muttering to my phone that they needed to call back soon. The only thought that was running through my mind this morning was about how the phone call back in September was the exact same report.
We were offered to transfer down to Primary Children's Hospital, where if in the case that he might need it they could do the surgery. Though with the transfer we were warned that it could make the brain bleeds worse. We discussed it, and decided that we could live with the delays that the bleeding might cause but would rather make sure that he was in the best of care if there was a problem with his intestines. We got ready as quick as possible and drove to McKay Dee, to sign the paperwork for the transfer.
He was taken by life flight, and arrived safely. Where they have settle Brady in and have been working diligently to stabilize him. His blood pressure is back up in a more normal range. He is on some medicine that is helping his blood clot as his is not clotting very well. His intestines in the x-rays show that are having a hard time working properly. BUT HE DID POOP a little later. Thank heavens. They did have to put a catheter in because he stopped being able to pass his urine on his own. But his kidneys are alright and his urine output increased significantly.
His head ultrasound showed that he is no worse for wear from his trip down, and that it is in the same shape as it previously was at McKay Dee. However, we are very pleased with Primary Children's. They have been fantastic to work through with this as they keep our little Brady stable. I can't say how nice it is knowing that our little boy is in good hands.
There have been many prayers that have been sent our way and I do want to thank you all. We will be heading home from Primary Children's for the night here soon as Brady is in good care. We love you all, and we love Brady. Thank you everyone.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
6 Days Old
MAY 23, 2013
Just got back from doing my daily visit up to the hospital. He's 6 Days old today- I'm doing a party dance in my head...he's getting so big. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I take it day by day. Brady is doing great, they did have to change his ventilator for his lungs, just to help out his little lungs a bit better. On the old one they were giving him a bit of oxygen aid and his carbon dioxide levels were too high. But on this new one he is a happy camper, though it does vibrate him quite a bit.... like he's riding in an old Model T car. I was late so I didn't get to change his diaper. But I did get to hold the feeding tube while gravity did all the work and fed my little boy. It's so cool, being able to help and do the small little things with his care, even though I'd love to be doing so much more for him.
I have started humming to him, little songs and things, and he seems to be liking that, and here soon I'll start taking up stories to read to him as well. His favorite song seems to be "I am a Child of God", he settles right down for that one. I think it's a soothing little tune as well. Though half my primary songs start as one song and end as another- I kinda invent a middle so they match. Guess I'm a tad rusty without someone playing the piano to keep me on track.
I snapped a picture of his sad face; really my old thoughts on parenting are out the window especially when he pulls this face. He's got his mom and dad, wrapped hook, line and sinker. We are suckers for him. I'm sure he's gonna be pretty spoiled. Darn little stinker...making me fall so easily for him. :) :) :)
Sam is doing good, he's back at work. And he's as wrapped around our Brady's fingers as I am. Um...I'm doing good as well. Needing to remember to drink more water/fluids. I'm still tired, but it's getting better, I think once the body heals up I'll be fine. :) I'm looking forward to being able to stuff that's not on a 10 pound weight limit for pushing, pulling, you name it. I did remember to set up my after birth appointment though with the doctor- you'd be surprised how hard that was for me to remember to call and set it up. I've been staying super positive with everything. As a disclaimer this next part is gonna be religious-y sounding, sorry in advance. :)
I know that he's being watched over, not only by his old brother, Bradley. But there are others there that are with him. I know that my prayers are being answered and that He is listening. I know that every prayer that has been offered up has been heard and is happening. The power of prayer is astonishing, the ability that we have an open communication line with our Heavenly Father, who wants to help and will help us as much he can. He's been there for me so many times. If life has taken a turn for the worse, He has been there. I know he's comforted me several times when I've needed that treasured feeling of peace in the midst of the storm.
I know that there is so much more to still learn, and hopefully Brady will get to teach me about how to be an awesome mother as we deal with these challenges together as a family. I can't say how much I truly cherish my husband. His ability to be there for me, no matter what the challenge, no matter his own feelings he's stepped up and shown me what it means to be a partner in a marriage. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and I cannot believe how lucky I am to have him.
I do want to personally thank every single person, who has taken an interest in my family, and our well being. Your influence is there. If I could tell you all thank you to your faces I would. You all show me the kind of people that I hope will one day be all over. So we can build up those around us, and support them through the worst of life's trials. You all deserve to know that we love you, we may not know you yet, but we love you all the same.
Just got back from doing my daily visit up to the hospital. He's 6 Days old today- I'm doing a party dance in my head...he's getting so big. I know it doesn't sound like much, but I take it day by day. Brady is doing great, they did have to change his ventilator for his lungs, just to help out his little lungs a bit better. On the old one they were giving him a bit of oxygen aid and his carbon dioxide levels were too high. But on this new one he is a happy camper, though it does vibrate him quite a bit.... like he's riding in an old Model T car. I was late so I didn't get to change his diaper. But I did get to hold the feeding tube while gravity did all the work and fed my little boy. It's so cool, being able to help and do the small little things with his care, even though I'd love to be doing so much more for him.
I have started humming to him, little songs and things, and he seems to be liking that, and here soon I'll start taking up stories to read to him as well. His favorite song seems to be "I am a Child of God", he settles right down for that one. I think it's a soothing little tune as well. Though half my primary songs start as one song and end as another- I kinda invent a middle so they match. Guess I'm a tad rusty without someone playing the piano to keep me on track.
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| His nurse fixed it!!! He's happy and sleeping away his afternoon now. :) |
I know that he's being watched over, not only by his old brother, Bradley. But there are others there that are with him. I know that my prayers are being answered and that He is listening. I know that every prayer that has been offered up has been heard and is happening. The power of prayer is astonishing, the ability that we have an open communication line with our Heavenly Father, who wants to help and will help us as much he can. He's been there for me so many times. If life has taken a turn for the worse, He has been there. I know he's comforted me several times when I've needed that treasured feeling of peace in the midst of the storm.
I know that there is so much more to still learn, and hopefully Brady will get to teach me about how to be an awesome mother as we deal with these challenges together as a family. I can't say how much I truly cherish my husband. His ability to be there for me, no matter what the challenge, no matter his own feelings he's stepped up and shown me what it means to be a partner in a marriage. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and I cannot believe how lucky I am to have him.
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| Who sleeps like this?? Really, other than Brady. :) |
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
News...
MAY 22, 2013
So today Brady is 5 days old, I lost track of time... so I misinformed you on the days old yesterday. I apologize. :) But this morning Brady had his head ultrasound done. It's kinda hard to explain. Your brain has ventricles in it, that contain fluid, kinda like an oval of fluid in the brain. Brady's ventricles are swollen- they've got more fluid then they are supposed to have in them as well as they have a little bit of blood (which they aren't supposed to have). This is the bleeding in the brain that we were talking about earlier.
So what you are wondering is well, is it better? The answer is, that the bleeding isn't any worse and it's starting to clot (which means it's not actively bleeding). The swelling of his ventricles in his brain has come down some since the first ultrasound. There is nothing that we can do, it's a waiting game to see what his body is going to do with the extra fluid and to make sure there isn't any bleeding outside of the ventricles and in the brain tissue. They will do an ultrasound in a week to make sure that there isn't any bleeding in the brain tissue surrounding the ventricles in the brain. And when he is a month old he will have his "big" ultrasound that will be able to look at if we will be having developmental issues, and those kinds of things.
However, with that aside, Brady is doing great. He has been having an absolutely, wonderfully stable day. I was able to sit and hum to him for a bit, which I think he liked despite the fact that I am pretty sure I'm tone deaf. But it's been great, now I'm on the prowl to find a few books to read to him, something that he should be able to enjoy.
We take everything day by day and so far he's been having some great days. I hope and pray that it stays this way.
So today Brady is 5 days old, I lost track of time... so I misinformed you on the days old yesterday. I apologize. :) But this morning Brady had his head ultrasound done. It's kinda hard to explain. Your brain has ventricles in it, that contain fluid, kinda like an oval of fluid in the brain. Brady's ventricles are swollen- they've got more fluid then they are supposed to have in them as well as they have a little bit of blood (which they aren't supposed to have). This is the bleeding in the brain that we were talking about earlier.
So what you are wondering is well, is it better? The answer is, that the bleeding isn't any worse and it's starting to clot (which means it's not actively bleeding). The swelling of his ventricles in his brain has come down some since the first ultrasound. There is nothing that we can do, it's a waiting game to see what his body is going to do with the extra fluid and to make sure there isn't any bleeding outside of the ventricles and in the brain tissue. They will do an ultrasound in a week to make sure that there isn't any bleeding in the brain tissue surrounding the ventricles in the brain. And when he is a month old he will have his "big" ultrasound that will be able to look at if we will be having developmental issues, and those kinds of things.
However, with that aside, Brady is doing great. He has been having an absolutely, wonderfully stable day. I was able to sit and hum to him for a bit, which I think he liked despite the fact that I am pretty sure I'm tone deaf. But it's been great, now I'm on the prowl to find a few books to read to him, something that he should be able to enjoy.
We take everything day by day and so far he's been having some great days. I hope and pray that it stays this way.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Going on Day 5... CRAZY AMAZING!!!
MAY 21, 2013
Just got done with my daily visit up to the NICU with Brady. He is doing really good today. They did some chest xrays last night that showed that his right lung was starting to collapse a little but that was easily taken care of and his lung is perfectly okay. So there is nothing to worry about, for today.
They are doing that head ultrasound tomorrow morning- the reason that it's earlier than what I stated before is because the doctor and the radiologist have some differing opinions on how severe the bleeding actually is/was. So we will find out more about that tomorrow, after the ultrasound is done. To see if it is better or as bad as was thought.
I did snap this picture today after he was settled down to go to sleep. I've already discovered that I'm a sucker for his sad face... when he was uncomfortable before they switched him over so he could sleep better, the saddest little look was on his face. If he ever pulls that and we are at the store, I've a feeling that whatever he wants at the store will be coming home with us. Cause Brady's already got mom wrapped around his little fingers.
As a side note, I'm loving going up daily to the hospital and spending a few hours at his bedside during the day, I love being able to watch him and hover to make sure he's okay. I just love being by that little tyke. He's amazing. To think that they can be born so small and perfect, and watch them overcome the challenges that none of us think about for every day life. I'm shocked and amazed at the strength of this little boy. It's truly a blessing to be able to be his mom.
I am so thankful for all of the support that has been shown to us, as we are going through this. You have no idea the power of those simple prayers that are being said. I'm sure that if I were to have a penny for every prayer, we'd be well past millionaire status. Your concern for me and my family, is a blessing. One I can never repay. Truly, from the depths of my heart thank you to every single person.
Just got done with my daily visit up to the NICU with Brady. He is doing really good today. They did some chest xrays last night that showed that his right lung was starting to collapse a little but that was easily taken care of and his lung is perfectly okay. So there is nothing to worry about, for today.
They are doing that head ultrasound tomorrow morning- the reason that it's earlier than what I stated before is because the doctor and the radiologist have some differing opinions on how severe the bleeding actually is/was. So we will find out more about that tomorrow, after the ultrasound is done. To see if it is better or as bad as was thought.
As a side note, I'm loving going up daily to the hospital and spending a few hours at his bedside during the day, I love being able to watch him and hover to make sure he's okay. I just love being by that little tyke. He's amazing. To think that they can be born so small and perfect, and watch them overcome the challenges that none of us think about for every day life. I'm shocked and amazed at the strength of this little boy. It's truly a blessing to be able to be his mom.
I am so thankful for all of the support that has been shown to us, as we are going through this. You have no idea the power of those simple prayers that are being said. I'm sure that if I were to have a penny for every prayer, we'd be well past millionaire status. Your concern for me and my family, is a blessing. One I can never repay. Truly, from the depths of my heart thank you to every single person.
Monday, May 20, 2013
More On Brady..
MAY 20, 2013
Suntanning today, in the NICU... or at least that's what we call it when he's under his bili-lights. His levels shot up there so he's under a lot of lights this morning. And they will be adding another light a little later. He's been doing good, though he has been a little bit of a handful with ripping out his feeding tube earlier in his only little baby tantrum (He's like dad, and doesn't like to be bugged when he wants to wind down).
We did find out when they did his head ultrasound that he does have some bleeding on both sides of his brain (this is common for babies that are premature, due to the very small veins that are easily burst.) We will find out whether or not this is clearing up or not with the next head ultrasound in about 5-7 days. It's a little worse on his right side, then on his left.
I've been doing good, just visiting the hospital a lot and sleeping tons too. I'm grateful for all the prayers, and thoughts that have been sent our way we definitely appreciate them and I have to say that while he is doing well, we still need all the prayers we can get. As we fight all the ups and downs of the roller coaster of having such a premature baby.
I do look forward all of the fun things that will be in the upcoming weeks if everything continues to go well. One of them being skin-to-skin, where I will be able to hold him and I would really enjoy the contact... after all diaper changes every once in awhile isn't enough for me. Or dad. Dad is also holding up pretty good, considering everything that's been thrown at him. I think we are both reliving some old feelings again as we continue on with having our little Brady in the NICU.
Suntanning today, in the NICU... or at least that's what we call it when he's under his bili-lights. His levels shot up there so he's under a lot of lights this morning. And they will be adding another light a little later. He's been doing good, though he has been a little bit of a handful with ripping out his feeding tube earlier in his only little baby tantrum (He's like dad, and doesn't like to be bugged when he wants to wind down).We did find out when they did his head ultrasound that he does have some bleeding on both sides of his brain (this is common for babies that are premature, due to the very small veins that are easily burst.) We will find out whether or not this is clearing up or not with the next head ultrasound in about 5-7 days. It's a little worse on his right side, then on his left.
I've been doing good, just visiting the hospital a lot and sleeping tons too. I'm grateful for all the prayers, and thoughts that have been sent our way we definitely appreciate them and I have to say that while he is doing well, we still need all the prayers we can get. As we fight all the ups and downs of the roller coaster of having such a premature baby.I do look forward all of the fun things that will be in the upcoming weeks if everything continues to go well. One of them being skin-to-skin, where I will be able to hold him and I would really enjoy the contact... after all diaper changes every once in awhile isn't enough for me. Or dad. Dad is also holding up pretty good, considering everything that's been thrown at him. I think we are both reliving some old feelings again as we continue on with having our little Brady in the NICU.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Coming Up On 48 Hours
May 19, 2013
I can't believe it we are coming up on the 48 hour mark for the birth of Brady and we are sure loving being able to go see our little one down in the NICU. We have jumped at the chances to change his diapers and have been loving our visits with our little one. I know we are weird, what parent is trying to outrank the nurses to change those lovely diapers. :) ME!! :)
As an update, Brady is still doing extremely well and is having a good time peeing on his nurses (which despite me telling him not to, my dad- aka grandpa- is telling him to do it). But it's been awesome. I've been a little sleep deprived but I'm not minding at all, as I'm trying to keep up with how fast he is intaking milk...tons faster than Bradley ever did in his time as the hospital so I'm hoping my body will figure out to keep up fast. But I can already see this little boy in his teens eating me out of house and home. Yikes!
As a side note, while I'm thinking about it... the last few times I've got to be visiting Brady the impression keeps weighing on my mind like there is another person in that room standing there with us. I can't help but to think that it's my first son, Bradley as he is watching over our family. It may sound strange to say but honestly, I think that big brother has got a special eye on our little one, in a way we can't. The prayers, love, feelings, thoughts, and everything else that has been our way is definitely a help. You all have no idea, how much the difference between that little bit your are doing helps.
I'll keep updating as we get things all ready, but we do get to go home from the hospital today, though Brady will stay in the NICU until probably September But I am looking forward to showing everyone how he grows and does. I thank all of you for your support as you read the blog, or if we are able to talk. You are all amazing, thank you for helping me as I go through having another premature little baby boy. I will have to try and get up some pictures of our little baby room that I'm so stinking excited to use.
I can't believe it we are coming up on the 48 hour mark for the birth of Brady and we are sure loving being able to go see our little one down in the NICU. We have jumped at the chances to change his diapers and have been loving our visits with our little one. I know we are weird, what parent is trying to outrank the nurses to change those lovely diapers. :) ME!! :)
As an update, Brady is still doing extremely well and is having a good time peeing on his nurses (which despite me telling him not to, my dad- aka grandpa- is telling him to do it). But it's been awesome. I've been a little sleep deprived but I'm not minding at all, as I'm trying to keep up with how fast he is intaking milk...tons faster than Bradley ever did in his time as the hospital so I'm hoping my body will figure out to keep up fast. But I can already see this little boy in his teens eating me out of house and home. Yikes!
As a side note, while I'm thinking about it... the last few times I've got to be visiting Brady the impression keeps weighing on my mind like there is another person in that room standing there with us. I can't help but to think that it's my first son, Bradley as he is watching over our family. It may sound strange to say but honestly, I think that big brother has got a special eye on our little one, in a way we can't. The prayers, love, feelings, thoughts, and everything else that has been our way is definitely a help. You all have no idea, how much the difference between that little bit your are doing helps.
I'll keep updating as we get things all ready, but we do get to go home from the hospital today, though Brady will stay in the NICU until probably September But I am looking forward to showing everyone how he grows and does. I thank all of you for your support as you read the blog, or if we are able to talk. You are all amazing, thank you for helping me as I go through having another premature little baby boy. I will have to try and get up some pictures of our little baby room that I'm so stinking excited to use.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Brady Blaine
MAY 18, 2013
Our newest addition to the family made it yesterday May 17, 2013- at 8:52 am. He weighed in at 1 pound 12 ounces, and he is 12 3/4" in length. He wasn't due until September 4th, 2013. But due to an incompetent cervix he made an appearance earlier than we thought. We came into the hospital at 10:30 on Tuesday night because I was experiencing very slight bleeding. After talking to the doctor we were told that we'd better be on the safe side due to our first little guy being premature last September to go in and make sure that all was well.
What we didn't know was that I was fully dilated when we got to the hospital. If I was closed they were going to let me go home with orders to take it easy for the next few days. But that just wasn't my body's plan.
The hospital staff was able to stop my labor with the use of the epidural, and some shots (I will tell you they weren't pleasant to receive). Because we were able to get it stopped we were able to get in a lot of things that our little baby Brady needed. Such as steroids to help his lungs develop and mature a little bit, as well as we were on some other things to help prevent the mental and physical side effects of being born so premature.
He does have some bruising on his legs due to sitting in the birth canal and kicking around where my cervix should have been. But otherwise he's looking great to be born at 24 weeks and 2 days old gestational age. He and I are both pleased that he is doing so well, as is Dad.
We are keeping our little boy in our prayers, and loving being parents. Hopefully, life will go easier on him this time than it did with his older brother. However, day 2 in the NICU is doing our little boy great justice. We love him and will be able to hopefully take him home in September around when he was originally due. We will keep you all updated on everything. Thank you for all that you do for us.
What we didn't know was that I was fully dilated when we got to the hospital. If I was closed they were going to let me go home with orders to take it easy for the next few days. But that just wasn't my body's plan.
The hospital staff was able to stop my labor with the use of the epidural, and some shots (I will tell you they weren't pleasant to receive). Because we were able to get it stopped we were able to get in a lot of things that our little baby Brady needed. Such as steroids to help his lungs develop and mature a little bit, as well as we were on some other things to help prevent the mental and physical side effects of being born so premature.
He does have some bruising on his legs due to sitting in the birth canal and kicking around where my cervix should have been. But otherwise he's looking great to be born at 24 weeks and 2 days old gestational age. He and I are both pleased that he is doing so well, as is Dad.
We are keeping our little boy in our prayers, and loving being parents. Hopefully, life will go easier on him this time than it did with his older brother. However, day 2 in the NICU is doing our little boy great justice. We love him and will be able to hopefully take him home in September around when he was originally due. We will keep you all updated on everything. Thank you for all that you do for us.
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