Good day for Cohen. Every time we go into the NICU we are amazed at how well he is doing. Each time we go it seems like something improves. Today we were able to try to nurse him, when they had originally said that he wasn't strong or stable enough. He hasn't caught onto it yet but we'll keep trying. They will let me try once a day. Just yesterday, we started to try some bottle feedings vs. tube. The most he took yesterday was 10-15cc's through the bottle and then we would have to do the remaining through the tube. Tonight we tried the bottle again and he drank the whole bottle in 10 minutes!!! Cort never ate that fast!!!! The bottle gets tried two times a day, nursing once, and then the other 5 feedings are done through the tube so that he can rest and have some feeds without having to work too hard. We will try to increase those to where they are all nursing or bottles before we bring him home.
We are scheduled to be discharged tomorrow so we are a bit nervous about all of that. I am very anxious to get home to Cort as I have hardly seen him at all since Wednesday night but am not at all sure how I am suppose to walk out of this hospital and leave Cohen in it.
We have not figured out what the days will look like with Cohen here in the NICU but we know we will figure out and praise God for this hurtle. What a wonderful thing to be figuring out!!!!!
Side note - had to take a little more than the Motrin this evening after being up so much today but am still super thankful about how well I have been able to get around. Getting to the NICU to be with Cohen would have been so much harder if I felt like I did when I was recovering with Cort.
We had such a good day today and got to spend a lot of time with Cohen. God is good and his love endures.
* Had new pics but blogger won't let me post them!!! I'll try in the morning
Finishing 2011
13 years ago
3 comments:
I am so amazed at your little miracle. After leaving my twin girls in the NICU for 5 weeks, I know what you are feeling right now. Just rest in the knowledge that those nurses will care for Cohen as if he were their own, and you can call them at ALL hours of the night to check in. I found myself wanting to call them even once the girls were home!! I'm in awe of your strength and faith! You continue to be in my prayers.
Shea Bradford
God is good isn't He..... I to had to leave the hospital without my son. It is hard I do understand. I will pray that God give's you the peace to do this. He is in good hands.
Spend some extra time with Cort and have some rest time momma and daddy. The fun will begin real soon with both of your little men.
Congratulations and God Bless
In Christian Friendship
Sonja
Each update is a new blessing. The best part of my day is seeing the next bit of good news that y'all can share about Cohen. I know you'll have a lot to get adjusted to when you get home, but if I can ever help by keeping Cort so you can visit the NICU, please let me know. I'm sure you have a lot of help but I'm also willing. Me and Adri can come to your house if that's easiest for him.
Thanks for keeping us updated!
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