Elliott Grayson was born April 12, 2015 at 6:39pm weighing 2lbs7oz. They delayed cord clamping (60sec) and then he cried! DH almost passed out so he didn't get to hear Elliott cry but the nurses let us have a few seconds of cheek-to-cheek time before he was whisked away to the NICU. He's currently on the lowest setting of the CPAP (after less than 5min with a tube) and hopefully he'll maintain.
Today was a whirlwind with visitors and getting out of the post-op fog. my pain tolerance had been OK and wondering what tomorrow will bring.
They're starting feedings at 3cc/3hr and hopefully my milk will come in soon. I was able to hand express a drop or two but was told to keep pumping consistently.
I'll be discharged on Thursday and DH is so glad I'm coming home. He's shed a tear everytime I've seen him and we can't believe we're parents.
As always, ladies, TY for all of your support and I'll be lurking on the threads while I'm recuperating. Here's a pic of Elliott.
(Sorry, deleted the pics bc of the weirdo drama; when the password protected subgroup is created, E will be back! )
Baby Elliott (technically) due 6.13.2015 but born via c-section on 4.12.2015 at 31w1d after 31d of hospital arrest (think house arrest) for monitoring.
Post by leenziepops on Apr 13, 2015 22:33:26 GMT -5
Squeeeeee!!! Our first official baby photo! He's so cute! Look at those tiny fingers. Thanks for sharing with us. It's been an exciting journey. I'm trying to figure out if he looks more like you or your DH. Maybe 50/50? congratulations again! So happy that all is well.
Congratulations to you all, so glad to hear he is doing as well as he can be in the NICU. I hope your stay goes well, I hope you are feeling ok, and it will be so exciting the day you get to go home! What an adorable little man!
Well hello sweet baby, Elliot! He's just perfect. Congratulations!! I am just glad your roller coaster is finally over and hope that he rallies to come home sooner than expected. Continued love for you all.
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and YH. How overwhelming this must all be, but in the end you have that sweet little boy who's going to be ready to go home before you know it! Keep us updated on how you're both doing.
Post by billyhorrible on Apr 13, 2015 22:52:46 GMT -5
He looks really good - seriously. I know sometimes it's hard to look at a preemie without thinking "tubes and needles" but really, he looks fantastic given what you both have gone through.
Congratulations! I'm so glad you and baby Elliot are doing as well as can be! He's such a cutie pie! T&ps that he is ready to leave the NICU sooner rather than later.
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