Thursday, June 10

Little Fingers, Little Toes...



The past two days have brought about many positive changes for our baby boy. He was diagnosed with jaundice on Tuesday, but is already off of the bili lights. He no longer has the IV, antibiotics, or oxygen. In addition, he is digesting breast milk through his feeding tube and is also trying the breastfeed! His eyes opened for the first time yesterday and we've had a few moments of looking into one another's eyes. I've been enjoying some kangaroo time with him each afternoon, too. He's a little snuggler!

The next step is for our little guy to start regulating his own temperature. I am bringing some wee outfits for him to wear in his incubator tomorrow. The nurses will start reducing the temperature inside his incubator gradually, and hopefully within two or three days, he will be in an open air crib!

Thank you for your prayers!

13 comments:

Matushka Anna said...

Oh, how darling! Thank you so much for posting the pictures. It sounds like he is determined to come home as quickly as possible!

Bethany Hudson said...

Praise God! And bless you! We'll keep praying.

Courtney said...

He's just so precious! Look how long his fingers are! I'm so happy to hear the latest updates. He's doing so well!

elizabeth said...

wow! so beautiful, so small!

this little boy is doing well aready! some good steps here! My love and prayers and so glad you are getting some good time with him!

Pattie - Chicagoland, IL said...

Oh don't you just want to kiss those tiny baby toes???? Wonderful.....

leah said...

Oh, so precious. I'm so happy to hear that he is doing well.

Michelle said...

What great news! He is a fighter. Such a beautiful little guy!

Lucy said...

I had tears in my eyes reading about you having the bliss of gazing into his eyes for the first time - this Sunday marks the 5th anniversary of that moment with my oldest child, and I am just so sentimental at the moment. God bless you all - and yes, papas do nest! My dh became so motivated with DIY when we wer waiting for each child - one among many reasons to pray for another child :o)

Janet said...

How precious! I pray he will be home with his loving family very soon. (As an aside, please do not forget to take good care of yourself.)

Michelle M. said...

How Beautiful! That is wonderful that he is off everything and starting to nurse. I hope that goes well for you! Make sure you are getting enough rest, too.

Mimi said...

Great photos! Good to hear the update!

Jen said...

So adorable! I am so glad to hear things are going well. More prayers coming!

Pres. Kathy said...

Our prayers are with you!

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