Post by thiscoffeechick on Feb 16, 2017 12:49:21 GMT -5
So insanely happy for you!!!!! Were you Team Green?? How TF anyone does that blows my mind! How far along were you? Squeeeeeeeee! Photos asap por favor!
Post by kristhegirl on Feb 16, 2017 14:58:32 GMT -5
The sleepy head himself.
He's back on oxygen for the day after not recovering on his own from a desat last night. I'm so glad he's in here, we'd have no way of knowing he was struggling, at home.
No sign of infection, x-ray is clear - the doctor thinks it's just taking him a while to figure out how to coordinate all this "breathing" and "heart rate" stuff this side of the womb.
So, two steps forward, one back. He's nursed well until right now, when he just wouldn't wake up. No big deal if we were home, Elena occasionally did this and I would just wait 30-60 minutes, but that's not how the NICU works. My milk is in and he's got reserves in the fridge, though.
thiscoffeechick I was 35+6. Active labor including home time all the way to "it's a boy!" was about 2 to 2.5 hours. Yes we were team green!
oh what a beautiful little peanut! I am so happy for you kristhegirl. I hope he can come home soon, but am very glad he is in such good hands. You are handling this all so well. I was a wreck with P was in NICU. We are here for you!
Post by kristhegirl on Feb 17, 2017 0:22:49 GMT -5
Oh, this is hard, guys. I mean every word I've said but it's hard. I want him home, but I'm totally freaked out by him stopping breathing when he's asleep.
The doctor started him on caffeine, because no tests/panels have shown anything at all wrong. He just will stop breathing. I guess it's normally for younger premies but with nothing else pointing to some other underlying cause, she thinks he's maybe a bit more like a 35-weeker, rather than nearly 36 like he technically is.
Elena is so, so amazingly rolling with everything but I miss her, too, and feel like I'm not giving either of my kids enough time/attention. She wanted me to do bedtime tonight, which was awesome, but then she screamed herself to sleep because I had to leave.
I know this will be a blip on the grand scheme of things. Max will come home, we'll all settle into being a family of four, we'll find our new normal. It's a grind right now, though.
Post by shawnabm1320 on Feb 17, 2017 8:01:17 GMT -5
Hugs to you. I'm sure you're doing a great job with what you have to deal with. Elena will adjust, and so will all of you! But that sure doesn't make it easier now, I know.
kristhegirl, I am so sorry you and your family are going through this. It would scare me whenever S's vital machine would go off. He is in great hands, and he will continue to get better and improve. I know it is so hard to be where you are now. You are so strong and I hope he is able to come home soon.
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Post by kristhegirl on Feb 17, 2017 9:12:48 GMT -5
You all are amazing, thank you. I know this is sort of the best-case scenario for having a premie in the NICU and my compassion for those babies/families who do this for weeks (or months!) just grows.
jnetx no, I'm home now but going for every day feed. I'll go back for one night once he's cleared, for legit "rooming in" where we're both in the room together but still at the hospital just in case.
Lots of hugs kristhegirl. You are so strong. I can't even imagine. Sounds like your care team is amazing and you're totally right - soon this will pass and it will be but a blip in your happy life!
Post by lovemyirishtwins on Feb 17, 2017 10:54:37 GMT -5
kristhegirl I am so sorry for all that your family is going through. To say it is difficult is an understatement. While one can empathize with your situation no one knows the gravity of it until they have experienced it and likewise there is no way to prepare for it. Having a child in the NICU goes against all your expectations.
You are right that he is in the best place and while you repeat this in your head you cannot help but ache in your heart. No one can fault you for wanting him home.
No matter the length of time a NICU stay is a NICU stay and it leaves the same impression.
But know that you are not alone. Know that it is perfectly acceptable for you feel however you're feeling. No one here or in your life will or should judge you. It is healthy for you to come here and express yourself or to talk things through. You appear to be handling everything well. Celebrate the progresses he makes and try not to focus on any set backs.
Thank you for updating us as I know most of us are thinking of you.
kristhegirl, I'm glad you realize that all those bad thoughts aren't, and will never be true. You're a spectacular mom with a lil super hero mixed in for going through all of this. You're stronger than you know! Sending all the positive vibes your way xo
kristhegirl - he is gorgeous!!! I'm sorry this is so hard. You can do (and are doing) hard things. Parts of this totally suck, but you're right, one day this will be a distant memory and you'll hopefully look back and marvel at how far you've come and how lovely life is now.
Hugs kristhegirl. You are doing a great job. The feelings you have about how it feels like you can't give either kid enough attention stuck with me for a long time after Hailey was born. We are here for you and are cheering on Maxwell!
Post by laurie12820 on Feb 17, 2017 19:48:27 GMT -5
You've got this! The kiddos are too young to remember how much time you spent with either of the during this time. In a few weeks time life will be so different and there will be different challenges but you will get through them all! You are a great Momma!
Post by pixiepink24 on Feb 17, 2017 22:20:04 GMT -5
I can't even imagine. So many hugs. You are so strong and doing an amazing job. I'm sending lots of positive thoughts for Max to continue to improve and be home safely with you all!
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