Guess what I got to do yesterday?

I got to hold the Pip Squeak yesterday! And, she did great! The nurse put her on nasal canulas (think oxygen tubes in your nose) but didn’t give her any extra oxygen, just forced air. Pip Squeak didn’t have any brady’s (apneas) while I was holding her.

It was a relief to finally get to hold her. I never did get to hold the Miracle very much. I think maybe three times was all. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how I would feel but all I can say is that there’s nothing like holding your very own child that you helped create. I was a little sad when they made me put her back into the isolette especially because she started crying when I gave her back to the nurse. I find it a little funny that she cried when I put her back but she didn’t when the SU had to put her back. Pip Squeak also had an apnea when the SU was holding her too. What can I say? It looks like she already favors her daddy.

Pip Squeak is at 9ccs every three hours for her feeds (unless they’ve changed it again today) and we think within a few days she might be off of the TPN (trophamine) and fat emulsions. If she continues to do this well she’ll be one of the babies that just has to “grow and gain” before we can take her home.

I’ve been debating the last few days about writing up tips for parents with children in the NICU for the first time. I remember how overwhelmed and intimidated I felt when we were in there with the Miracle. I’ll mull it over a few more days and see what ideas I can come up with.