Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Day 10

Joe went back to work today, I would rather have him home when Josh gets home. I also can't drive for 2 weeks... not really sure why; but I am obeying my discharge instructions. I asked Heather (my sister) to drive me in and hang out with me for the day. She agreed with no hesitation and even packed us a lunch! I am getting really sick of the Longwood area (the area around the hospital) food choices!

Josh is make slow progress. He is averaging about 30cc or 1 once per feed. He has either been taking a bottle or me for the last 48 hours! We finally got the night nurses to offer him a bottle! He gets pretty wiped out after each feed. Again, its just him showing his age and the fact that he really should not even be here right now. He has our favorite nurse again today, and she said he will probably be another week or 2. This is when he will be term. Term being 37 weeks.

Here is outfit #2.... I won't do this everyday!


Josh made it into a crib last night. He also has been maintaining his temperature as well, also a criteria to get home. He also hasn't had any "episodes" . Today is day 5 with that as well (that is the goal).
Here is a picture of him in his crib...

5 comments:

  1. Hang in there, Kelly -- he's absolutely beautiful, he's improving every day & he's getting the best possible care -- not to mention the fact that he has the best possible parents (of course you both had great role models:). Give him kisses from his old auntie, give my love to Joseph too & take good care of one another! L&K, Auntie Judy

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  2. You guys are doing an amazing job. Josh is getting more handsome everyday. Be sure to give him lots of hugs and kisses for Aunt Mo and Uncle Frank. You have alot of people thinking about you guys 24/7.
    Oh ya good job Heather.
    Love you guys
    Aunt MO

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  3. Hey Kelly, Joe and little Josh!!
    I love the posts - they are very witty and clever :) I am happy to hear that he is getting stronger everyday and hope that you get to take him home really soon!! He is beautiful and I am sure you feel very blessed :)Kelly I miss you at work ..the ICP just isnt the same without ya :(
    Sam

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  4. Big Boy in the crib! I love his little outfits. Keep posting them! so cute. Sounds like he's doing great and you are too. Thinking of you...
    Julie Shurtleff

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  5. I agree, I love the outfits and you should keep posting them. Although it seems slow, every day Josh seems to be improving. He is very luck to have you and Joe for parents. Soon, you will all be home as a family.
    Love, Marie

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