Kristhegirl just had a boy!

[italianmommy]

Feb 13, 2017 0:23:43 GMT -5 kristhegirl said:

We got to hold him!!! My husband even got to change his diaper (ha!) but I got more skin to skin.

I just shed some happy tears. So happy you got to snuggle your little man. I bet he was just as happy as you guys were!

[lynnyloo]

Congrats kristhegirl and welcome to little Maxwell. I hope you are all headed on your way home soon. So happy for you and your husband that you got to hold him again.

[rayann687]

I am so happy they let you hold him again!! NICU life very hard, and I hope he has a short stay. Sending all the hugs. Pumping was my enemy, but I just always tried to think positive thoughts. I know that is easier said than done. As others have said, there are several of us that have experienced this and are here if you need someone to talk to.

[kasiaskis]

Holy smokes congratulations! I hope he gets a full bill of health soon so you can resume full time snuggling!

[danious]

Congratulations!!! I'm glad he seems to be doing better and hopefully they let you guys out soon!!

[imavera]

Congratulations!!! Some babies just do not have the patience to wait around

[tigerlynx31413]

Congratulations! Welcome to the world Maxwell!

[yelah250]

Congrats Kris! Love and light and good lung growth sent your way, my friend!

[mollykinnz]

Congratulations! Sending good thoughts your way for a quick NICU stay

[kristhegirl]

Feb 14, 2017 8:21:35 GMT -5 @traceyos said:

How is Max doing this morning, kristhegirl? You guys are in my thoughts.

I don't know! He's under light therapy, just a little jaundiced, so we can only hold him every three hours for about 30 minutes. Next time we see him will be 9:00.

Last night he was doing well. They're weaning him from the oxygen and once he's down to 4.0 for pressure, we can try BFing. He was at 5.0 all day yesterday and really strong.

He's getting twitchier and fussier, and opening his eyes more. I'm pretty sure I made another carbon copy of my husband.

My MIL will focus on weird things sometimes and asked if he been circumsized yet, yesterday morning. My SIL: "I think he's been through enough so far, mom." Lol

[vvvvvfee]

belated congrats!

[elenetxu]

Hurrah! Congrats! Huge hugs and lots of good thoughts coming your way!

[wells2010]

kristhegirl LOL at your MIL. Poor kid in the NICU with all that extra skin!!

[kristhegirl]

Feb 14, 2017 12:42:21 GMT -5 jnetx said:

kristhegirl Actually, they told us to listen for the doctors to start talking about cicumsizing because they don't bring that up until they are getting ready for discharge. That's probably not what your MIL was thinking about, but something to be aware of.

Ooh, that's good to know! I think she was just asking casually, it was a funny conversation, though.

[meggos1988]

Coming by to offer hair pats. To tell you that you are doing great! Remind you as difficult as it is, as much as you want him home, it's where Max needs to be right now. Remind you to take time for yourself (if you want it), your not being greedy.

[gamergirl360]

Yay, Congrats!!!

[dalia123]

CONGRATS!! I love the name! I'm not sure if there was an update but I hope you all are doing well. ❤️❤️❤️

[lsgsg]

kristhegirl sending positive thoughts your way.

[thenewkmr]

A million congrats love!!!!

[cgiles120812]

Yay! Congrats!

[bosco213]

I realized I hadn't logged on in forever and I was thinking "hey,!8 wonder if kris had her baby yet?". Congratulations!!!!

[swarley]

This is where I tell you that I just lurked M17 (cause I'm a glutton for punishment) and you and Max are beautiful

[kristhegirl]

Update! He's off all interventions!! He's got to keep his levels up for 24 hours, then pass a car seat challenge where he manages to keep his levels up for 90 minutes in a car seat, and then we can take him home. I'll be sleeping at the hospital tonight so I can nurse him and I'll still pump in case he needs more.

He had an episode this afternoon where his heart rate and oxygen dropped while he was sleeping, but it came back up quickly with stimulation. The nurse said they might start him on caffeine if it continues.

Possibly home tomorrow evening, possibly the next day. He's doing really really well!

[360blessings]

What a great update! So happy to hear this!!! Can't wait to see pics of him and E too.

[lovemyirishtwins]

Yay so close kristhegirl! We had pass car seat tests with dd1 and viv. They are relatively quick and painless. I am so happy for you.

[kellyinhb]

Excited to see the great update! More congrats and hugs to you!

[rach]

So happy to see that update, kristhegirl!

[rayann687]

kristhegirl so happy to hear the update!

[lonegalathome]

I LOVE This update!

[Deleted]

Yay kristhegirl! I hope he continues to do so well and can come home soon!