Another big night for Ethan! When Brad went in for Ethan's 11:00 feeding he found Ethan in a CRIB! Of course he came right back to the room to come get me to show me Ethan's big accomplishment! We always joked that when he was in his isolette it looked like he was on display in a case in a museum. The nurse tonight referred to his new crib as a Palace, we thought that sounded pretty good! So, here are some first moments in his Palace.
Mom and Dad are so excited! It will be so much easier to take care of you in here!
As you can see, Ethan can hold his pacifier ALL BY HIMSELF now. He loves soothing himself with it. He really showed big signs of being ready to eat today. I got called to come feed him 35 min. before his scheduled feedings 3 times today. He was crying and ready to go! He is doing a great job nursing so far. The nurses are in AMAZEMENT of how well he does this being he is only 32 weeks and they usually don't start until 34 weeks. He is taking more than a 1/3 of his feeding from me (10 to 12 mL) and then they gavage feed him the rest. He does about every other feeding with some nursing. He is not ready for nursing every feeding. Too much work for the little guy. They did up his feedings to 38mL every 3 hours.One braggy story here: during rounds this morning the nurse asked the doctors if they were sure they had his date (32 weeks 4 days) correct and the docs said "Joyce, some kids have to be top of their class." I thought that was cute! Let's hope he can stay top of class throughout his time here.
3 things have to happen with Ethan before going to his new home to Chancery Lane (it will feel like a new home to me too- only lived there 4 days!) 1. Being able to breathe on his own- CHECK- did that right away. 2. Regulate body temperature in room air- CHECK- got the crib now just have to keep his temperature stable. 3. Suck, Swallow, Breathe and get full feedings from nursing- on his way to be doing that too!
Other events this week for Ethan:
1. Showing off my big boy pants after my bath
2. Reading books with Mom. My favorite is "Brown Bear" because I like the big pictures.
1. Showing off my big boy pants after my bath
2. Reading books with Mom. My favorite is "Brown Bear" because I like the big pictures.3. Hiccuping, mom and dad went to a baby massage class today and learned some new methods to help these go away.
Thanks again for all the prayers everyone is sending my way! God is really looking out for me and my mommy and daddy!
6 comments:
Gosh he is adorable! I too would have thought he was older than his gest age, but he is just so smart and strong! What a big boy in his big boy crib. You are doing such a great job Mommy and Daddy!
Congrats on the move to the Palace :) So fun to see Baby Ethan's progress. We continue to pray for all of you! Nate & Kate
Yeah E! I love the new "crib" :-) Glad to hear he is making such great progress. Happy 2 week birthday! He is so adorable - I can't wait to meet him. I love the pic of holding his paci, and the hiccup video is too cute. Wendy I just love your updates - and by the way you look fabulous! We are thinking about you constantly and wishing for continued progress! I wish I wasn't so far away - I'd love to just bring you lunch and hear all about him! We love you - the dreilings
OH Wendy! What a strong man you've got there! I am so glad to read that you're all doing well. The NICU is a hard place to be for a long time, but you're on your way out! Hang tight and take all the great help you're getting now! It will be nice to be home.
What a strong little guy! I'm so happy to hear Ethan is already at the top of his class! Adorable! Seems like he is progressing sooo well! I can't even imagine how excited you must be :) Love and Hugs from Chicago!
Congrats!!!! We are very happy for you guys - Rob acidentally came across your blog when looking at Neils - very neat blog! Sounds like your little guy is doing well and he is SUPER cute, what a handsome little fellow - Katie
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