36 Weeks - Long Day

Andrew is 36 weeks old today. We had a good day in the breathing department today, despite Andrew’s circumcision this morning (see picture). Everything went well, but it was a tough day for the little peanut. He was pretty sleepy and didn’t have a lot of energy to eat, but by dinner time, he came around and ate like a champ. I spent the entire day holding and comforting him and hopefully he will feel a little better tomorrow. When I arrived this morning, the doctors and residents were making their rounds. The doctor looked back on the monitor to see the episodes he had yesterday. She wasn’t concerned at all about the ones during his feedings, but since he had two while being held, they will keep him for 3-5 more days. It would be more worrisome if he were having them when he was asleep in his bed and they were happening more often; however, it’s better that it happened before he was discharged and at home. So we said goodbye to our friends (twins) today, as they went home a day early and hopefully we will get to leave soon! We’re looking forward to getting together this summer with some people that we have met during our stay at Beaumont. It has been so nice to share stories and advice with people who are going through the same NICU experience.

It was a long, hard day!

I love my pacifier.
Resting after my procedure.