Dear Samuel,
Wow, what a busy day......Where should we start?
When your mom and I came down to see you this morning we caught your "team" in the middle of "Rounds". And when I say "Team", I mean about 10 people! A lot of people have a vested interest in you bud.
You were weighed and measured (1 pound 4.5 ounces and 12 inches long). You had an ultrasound on your heart (Still haven't heard back from the cardiologist but initial assessment looked normal). You had an ultrasound on your head to check for any brain bleeds and this test came back normal. During the ultrasound on your head, I guess you put your hand on the ultrasound tech's hand to help him out with your test......This was all before lunch!
Then this afternoon the doctors wanted to try and insert a PICC line to replace the one in your umbilical cord, as it can only be in there for about 2 weeks max. They tried 3 times in 3 different spots but because you are so little they weren't able to get it set. This procedure made you even MORE tired. Your O2 levels dropped quite a bit in the afternoon because of all the "action" during the day, so we had the Respiratory Specialist in adjusting levels on the ventilator to try to figure out what was going on. After about an hour, they figured out that your vent tube was too far in. They took it out less than a centimeter and everything seemed to be back on track.
One of the highlights of our day was that we finally got to touch you (The nurses called it a "Hand Hug"). Momma said that you kicked her when she gave you her hug. This isn't the first time and probably not the last......
Wow, what a busy day......Where should we start?
When your mom and I came down to see you this morning we caught your "team" in the middle of "Rounds". And when I say "Team", I mean about 10 people! A lot of people have a vested interest in you bud.
You were weighed and measured (1 pound 4.5 ounces and 12 inches long). You had an ultrasound on your heart (Still haven't heard back from the cardiologist but initial assessment looked normal). You had an ultrasound on your head to check for any brain bleeds and this test came back normal. During the ultrasound on your head, I guess you put your hand on the ultrasound tech's hand to help him out with your test......This was all before lunch!
Then this afternoon the doctors wanted to try and insert a PICC line to replace the one in your umbilical cord, as it can only be in there for about 2 weeks max. They tried 3 times in 3 different spots but because you are so little they weren't able to get it set. This procedure made you even MORE tired. Your O2 levels dropped quite a bit in the afternoon because of all the "action" during the day, so we had the Respiratory Specialist in adjusting levels on the ventilator to try to figure out what was going on. After about an hour, they figured out that your vent tube was too far in. They took it out less than a centimeter and everything seemed to be back on track.
One of the highlights of our day was that we finally got to touch you (The nurses called it a "Hand Hug"). Momma said that you kicked her when she gave you her hug. This isn't the first time and probably not the last......
I was a little nervous at first because you are SO little. It's also super hot in your incubator; about 93 degrees and 80% humidity. This made me and mom sweat a bit AND it's also warm in your room too (I don't think you have thermostat gremlins like momma does though).
One other thing from tonight was that you actually pulled your feeding tube out! Please don't do it again, but I don't blame you, I'd probably do the same. The nurse told us that you've got a lot of "spunk".
Late tonight, they are just kind of letting you rest. The ventilator is doing quite a bit for you because of the LONG day you had (50 bpms and 80% O2). You looked pretty wiped when we came to say goodnight.
Sleep well little one...Bring that "spunk" back tomorrow.
Love,
Mom and Dad
