Monday, August 20, 2007
Baby News
so today when i got to the hospital to see him he had a iv in his arm (which i knew that they were doing blood work) but he was going to need a blood transfusion because his blood count was low. the nurse let me know that the procedure was normal for preemies because they use up their blood cells to grow and eat and all. so at 430 he had the transfusion and it lasted for 4 hours. he missed a meal because of it so when we went there tonight he was not a happy camper. he was more then happy to get his food. we decided to give it to him through the tube since he had a long, hard day. tomorrow at noon we will try a bottle and then he gets his bath tomorrow night. he was so sweet tonight. he looked so different and just happy that he was getting food. he wasn't really smiling but he just had this look on his face like he was happy. it was cute.
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Poor little guy! Is his blood count up or will he need another transfusion? I will pray that will be his only one. How are you holding up? It must be rough not having him home with you. Are you pumping or his he doing fromula (just curious). We love you guys!
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Hi guys! I was told about your blog, and have been checking in on you ... thought I would leave a comment. You have been in our thoughts and prayers! Can't wait to meet Mr. Sawyer. He is precious! And WOOHOO... 4lbs!
ReplyDeletemia, thanks for all your comments. even though we don't talk a whole lot it's good to know that you are there, my nurse friend, to ever answer any questions and know what i am going through because you see it every day. i am pumping and it's good to know that i can give him something while he's in the nicu. i'm doing okay but ready to have him home. m- and i are just having trouble depending on each other. we seem to fight alot and it's hard. i think we are getting better though but you can be praying for that.
ReplyDeletecarol- i'm so glad that you have been checking the blog out and that you left a comment. it was so good to hear from you. feel free to leave a comment any time you like even to let me know what's going on with you guys. i can't wait for you guys to get to meet him too. he's a sweetheart, with somewhat of a temper though. :)