After spending almost four weeks on bed rest, baby Hull thought (according to his doctors) that enough was enough. Andrew Martin Hull was born Friday, February 1, 2008 at 6:35 am...a very snowy morning. He is 4 lbs. 3 oz. and 17 1/4 in. long. A lot happened on Friday. Andrew spent about 12 hours on the ventilator and then moved to the CPAP for a few hours, before quickly moving to breathing on his own. He has been breathing on his own now and is doing great! On Saturday morning, he had his first taste of milk and hopefully he will tolerate feedings soon. The nurses said he can be fussy at times and they think he is hungry. He loves to be held, especially the “kangaroo” hold. Super Bowl Sunday was another busy day. Andrew’s room seems more spacious, as the oxygen machine has been removed and he is in a new isolette. One of the nurses found a little onsie to wear and his I.V. is a little smaller on his arm. It doesn’t look like a large cast anymore. I will be checking out of Beaumont tomorrow (not sure I will know what to do) and I look forward to getting home. Tomorrow’s goal for Andrew is to start the feedings in full swing. Hopefully all will go well and he will be able to have the I.V. reduced gradually before eventually being removed. We are so thankful for all of your thoughts and prayers and we continue to pray that Andrew will grow stronger each day.
Andrew Martin HullFebruary 1, 2008
6:35 am 4 lbs. 3 oz.
Snuggled in his little nest.
On the ventilator for the first 12 hours.
Moved to the CPAP...a little helmet.
Breathing on his own and he loves to be held "kangaroo" style.
Dad's first time holding his peanut.
Just a little peanut, according to his dad.
Lots of time to think.
He doesn't like the flash on the camera.
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