Izaiah was taken off of the ventilator and moved to an open crib! Yeah! He is starting to bottle feed, but is having a lot of trouble keeping his food down. He is addicted to his pain medication because he has been on such high doses for so long, so he is going through withdrawals as they try to wean him off. He twitches and shakes a lot, but aside from that and all the vomiting, he is sooo stinking cute! Today, the ostomy team came over and gave me a rundown on how to change his ostomy bag and care for his stoma. Can I just tell you that I am terrified to take him home and do that by myself! It took me FOREVER to get it right! When they told me what I had to do I kept thinking, "You want me to do what?? Uh Uh! I don't think so!" They say it gets easier the more you practice, but I don't think that applies to me. A blind monkey could have done a better job! On a better note, Zai was so cute today. He was awake for more then 2 1/2 hours just looking around and checking out the world! Here are some pictures and a little video. I know... it is so exciting watching a baby! Bare with me, I'm a proud mom!
5 comments:
Ashley and Chris, Zai is so beautiful. What a wonderful little baby. I am so glad you posted the video I have felt so bad that I haven't been able to come and see him. I am very happy that he is doing so well. Hang in there and know that we are thinking of you. I wish there was something more we could do.
Ash, Chris & Kenna: Seeing that video just makes me all the more eager to have Zai home with us. I can hardly wait to hold him again and rock him to our hearts content. Love you all.
Grandma Angie
what a Merry Christmas treat to see this beautiful video. I can't wait for the word that he is home with you. I will be anxiously waiting for May or so to be able to give him a love.
What a cute little guy!!! how much fun are those little tiny guy sounds...He looks like he is getting bigger and doing better...I guess "better" is a relative term...we can understand the fear of having to take em home after everyone else but you has been taking care of him...you will do great and he will be fine...we are so proud of you and him!!!! Merry Christmas
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Aww I am so happy that he is doing so great!! I can't wait to meet him! We are always praying for you and your fam! Love you!
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