The last week has been eventful! We are learning to weather the storms of the NICU.
Rhys reached his limit last Saturday night, and we spent the week letting him show us what was up. He is now extubated, has starting to drink milk again, and can come out for cuddles. Along the way he had his first hair cut to make room for a scalp IV and got to participate in his first scientific study as part of a blood transfusion trial. He is much stronger and breathing so much better.
Harlo keeps chugging along. He's up over 1300g and nearing the 3lbs mark. His eyes are now a very bright blue, and he "looks" for or at us when we speak (when he is awake). His breathing has also improved dramatically with many fewer "tick marks" for incidents each day. He got to wear his first footed onesie this week.
And they look different! Rhys looks just like a Winget baby (dad) while Harlo certainly has a LaFond (my) face.
We are so thankful to the BC Women's nurses, doctors, and staff who care for us as much as for Harlo and Rhys.
Poor Rhys! What seemed to be the problem? We hope he is doing better and not scaring everyone with his antics. What kind of transfusion study is being done? We are thrilled to hear that Harlo is almost 3 pounds. Dad's eyes were a pretty blue, too. It's nice the boys represent both sides of the family. Thanks for letting us know some of what is happening. It's almost May and that brings hope that the boys will continue to bloom and grow! Enjoy the weekend with the boys. Love yah! Sally and Jeanne
ReplyDeleteIt feels like Rhys will grow up hearing the stories of how he was the little tornado of the NICU! I am happy to hear he is getting lots of attention and already testing out his taste for scientific research. I hope he knows that is not a good career move if he wants to be rich :-)..Very proud of Harlo for all those pounds he is putting on and melting your hearts with bright blue stares. Both of the boys seem to have figured out how to get your full attention! You will have your hands full with these two and all the love and joy they bring. Everyone sounds like they are doing wonderfully, hang in there!
ReplyDeletemuch love,
Elif and the-wee-one.