Look!
These pictures are horrible, but I needed some proof or no one would believe me. Can you see what’s different?
Read more →Two Week Checkup
I took Ellie to the doctor today to get her two week checkup. The doctor said she is looking good. Her weight is back up to 5 lbs, 9.5 oz! I’m beginning to see her fill out a little (but only just a little). Samantha is doing very well around Ellie. She can be a bit rough, but loves to help pat and burp. And she’s a …
Read more →Friday's Weight
I took Ellie to the doctor today to get a weight check. She weighed in at 5lbs 5oz. She didn’t eat too well yesterday, but had a better day today. Maybe she’ll do better over the weekend. I don’t want to get chewed out by our pediatrician on Monday.
Read more →Wednesday's Weight
We went back to Brookwood on Wednesday. I’m proud to say that Ellie’s weight upon arrival was 5 lbs 4.5 oz. She ate very well, and weight when leaving was 5 lbs 8.5 oz. The final weight included clothes, and the initial weight didn’t, so the ounces are skewed a little. I just don’t remember the intermediate weights. …
Read more →Life with 2 kids on a Monday
I survived a whole day of 2 kids! Thanks be to God! Besides both kids wanting to eat at the exact same time, I think overall, the day went very smoothly! I even had time to brush my teeth! 🙂 Sam did well with Ellie. She could be a little rough, but she is also very sweet. Sam even decided she was ready to take a nap at …
Read more →To buy
Anyone know of a good sling? I have a feeling that baby Ellie will like one. I had a carrier for Samantha, but she always hated it. She much preferred to be doing her own thing, not tied down. Even to this day, she hates a stroller. Anyway, so if you have had a good experience with a baby sling, let me know. I think …
Read more →Ellie on Friday
We’re home! More to come later!
Read more →Ellie -- Day 5
Ellie had a much better day today. She is eating better, but it’s still a bit of a struggle to get her to eat. It’s much better than yesterday though. Each day will get better, I know. The good news is, it looks like she will still be discharged tomorrow! Today our nurse went over some preliminary discharge paperwork. …
Read more →Ellie -- Day 4
Has it been 4 days already? We are getting the hang of the parking lots, hallways, and NICU room at this point. I think Ellie is continuing to improve, but that doesn’t mean it’s not frustrating too. Originally, they told us that she needed a minimum of 72 hours in a crib, maintaining her own temperature, before she …
Read more →Ellie – Day 3
This is the update for Tuesday. Ellie continued to eat well Monday evening and through the night. However, at her morning (9am or so) feeding, she was not very interested. She was moved to a crib around 10am and she began to spit up a lot. She was able to maintain her body temperature (on the cool side, but still …
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