Tonight in class, I had a "NICU MOM" moment. During lecture, I heard a beep that sounded like the medfusion machine (pumps the breast milk, etc.) that kept going off every 30 minutes. I automatically turned around to identify where it was coming from and then realized that I wasn't at the hospital. That sound bothered me the whole night! I almost walked out of the classroom and drove to the hospital b/c I missed Jacob so much.
Jacob had an okay day. His initial weight this morning was 3 lbs. 2.4 oz. His weight as of 9:30 p.m. tonight was 3 lbs. 1.8 oz. He had two big poopie diapers before his weigh in. I also think the nippling might be tiring him out; requiring him to use more energy resulting in burning more calories. In addition, his temperature for one of his hands on time was quite low...again burning calories to keep warm. The nurse told me the weight tonight should not be something to worry about...I don't think I'll stop worrying.
Jacob had a few A's and B's today. I'm starting to wonder if he's going to need another blood transfusion...that stuff scares me. I'll ask the doctor AGAIN tomorrow. They are probably annoyed of me by now. I ask so many questions everyday.
A good moment for me today was when Dr. Simko walked around with Dr. Hipolito to give a quick summary of each baby in the NICU. I can't quote him exactly, but he said something like this..."This baby nippled great yesterday...he's 31 weeks...I can't explain how he did that..." They both walked away smiling! =)
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He is such an overachiever and an adorable one at that. Thanks for keeping us posted so regularly. He really is doing great Pa although nothing I say can get rid of your anxiety, I truly am amazed at his progress (and your strength). I love you!
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