As I sit here and type and look at this sweet face, I'm still amazed at what a precious gift Alan and I have been given. It's now been a month since Henry J was born and every day he has proven himself to be a fighter. He is now weighing in at 3 lbs and 9 oz, so for those of you that don't remember that is well over a pound since he was born. Alan was noticing the other day that even his little fingers are getting a little meat on them. It truely is amazing to see the differences in him every day.
As far as updates go Henry has now been moved down to 1 liter of the high flow oxygen and has been doing just fine with it. The next step for him, as far as breathing goes, is to get down to a regular nasal canula. Since I took this picture, they have taken the feeding tube out of his mouth and put it back down his nose. The feeding tube was so big and I know that it bothered Henry so we are both very happy with this change. I have started to try and breastfeed him and that has been quite the experience. It's going to be a learning process for the both of us, but so far he is showing interest and actually latching on. The occupational therapist is very impressed with Henry and feels as though he'll catch on fairly quick. The first time Henry and I tried, I got the giggles so bad and I think the nurse thought I was crazy. It's definitely something to get used to, but I love the bond between us. The nurse told me that him trying to latch on and suck is like doing aerobics. He gets very tired after a couple tries and then we have a serious snuggle session. It is the best part of my day, hands down.
I want to wish all the mothers a happy mothers day. I am so grateful to be a mom, and it is the most gratifying job I have ever had. Mommy loves you Henry J.
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I came across your blog randomly. We will pray for your little one. They are such a blessing, I can't remember what our life was like without our children. God Bless.
I can't believe he's a month old! Holy cow that went by fast...I bet not fast for you though. Bronson caught on to breastfeeding very fast so I'm sure Henry will too. They know it's what they need so they are good at what they need to do to survive. He's so stinking cute. I can't wait to meet him!
I thought I was a pro on the nursing thing before we left the hospital but when we got home he would not latch on. I am pretty sure the next fews days were the longest I have ever had in my life...so good luck. Some moms are just naturals...not me, but trust me it only gets better ;)
Hey!!! Oh trust me my dad knew a long time ago too, he's just not as nice as your dad:)So sad news... I can't even come to that baby shower I'm SO MAD :( Michelle planned it at a time that i have school:( Saturday school is MANDITORY for me, but im going to try my hardest to at least leave for an hour or two...Dang! I'm glad he is doing better:) He is so cute!
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