Jacob is AMAZING! Today, Nurse Angela tried nippling with Jacob and he did an awesome job! On his first try, he sucked so hard he began to desaturate (sp?) b/c of all the milk in his mouth. His oxygen had to be turned up to 40% to avoid it from happening again. After that, he sucked great and was able to pace himself. ALL ON HIS OWN, he was also able to swallow and breathe. He was able to finish all of his feeding with the nipple. Since he did so well, they will start to give him the nipple once a shift (every 12 hours). Words cannot describe how proud we are of Jacob...he is such a hardworker! We hope he continues to do well.
A's and B's are still occurring. I'm starting to identify it little bit better now before the alarm goes off b/c of the color change in his face. It's kind of scary, but I'm working on it. Everything else is pretty much the same. We don't know his new weight yet b/c they didn't get a chance to use the scale.
On another note, I am totally exhausted! Tonight was my first night returning to school. A week ago, I wasn't sure if I should finish taking courses to complete my Masters b/c all I wanted to do was be with and think of Jacob. Now, I am actually glad that Jeremiah talked me into going back to school. I had already finished my first year...so another year wouldn't be too hard...at least I don't think it would be... When Jacob comes home, I'll have something special to look forward to after class! He'll be my motivation.
3 comments:
Oh Sopha - This is amazing! Thanks for sharing the video clip. I loved to see the progress that Jacob has made. He really took to the nipple. Don't you just love Angela? All the NICU nurses are amazing...
Good for you for going back to school. It must be difficult, but you are doing it for your family. People like Angela and Christine will take care of Jacob while you are away. I remember considering going back to work after my 6 weeks were over and then taking more time when little Will came home. Though we never got to that point, I knew it was the right thing to do, especially at that time while he was cared for by so many great nurses.
Cheering for you and your family,
Aimee
Sopha, you and Jeremiah are wonderful. He is so supportive and such a good dad and husband and you are the best mom ever. I am keeping Megan updated on Jacob's progress. She is so happy for you.
You go boy!!!!
JanJ
:) I am happy that you chose to go back to school :)
You know how I feel about education...how important it is for us to grow and learn. You will be glad you did it...Jeremiah talked you into the right thing!! :)
God bless....how wonderful all the videos are!
Keep up the good work with the breast pumping....remember to sniff the blankies, take warm bath before pump, drink lots of fluids :)
See you around the block :)
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