We made it!!

Well we made it through the first night without much in the way of huge fusses. He actually almost made it until 4am this morning after the 11pm feeding which was good for mommy and daddy's sanity. The first few feedings here he was only taking 60-75cc's compared to the 100cc's he would take from the nurses in the hospital so we were a bit worried, but we're slowly getting the hang of it and he took 90cc's this morning. Now comes the fun part of trying to schedule all of the doctors consultations with the specialists. Besides the normal pediatrician visits we've got 6 other people to see in the next 3 months. The first two biggies being the neurosurgeon and cranio facial guys that work together, and also the hand specialist that will be trying to split his thumbs from his hands at about 3months.

The fun has just begun, but we're just ecstatic that he's home. Despite the lack of sleep we're just starting to experience, both Mom and I feel tons better mood and energy level wise that he's here with us.

The best bonus of last night? His heart and respiratory home monitors that he's on didn't beep a single time last night other than when we turned the machine on!

Brian's got to go into work for a little bit today to wrap some things up he left hanging yesterday afternoon, but he'll be home the rest of the day today and all of Friday.

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Anonymous said…
Rachel and Brian,

I'm absolutely THRILLED that "Izzy" is now home with you! I think of the three of you all the time and you are in my prayers. Rachel, we miss you so much and can't wait to see you and the little one.

Things are going okay. Of course, Tony has a little "extra" on his plate these days, but we're managing!

The sweater and blanket that I knit for Izzy are ready for delivery. I hope that he will be able to fit the sweater! I had not planned on him being 8 lbs!! (smile)

Love,
Dr. Brown

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