DH got his wish... All three kids at home for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. He and I have always been HUGE Olympic fans, especially during the summer games. We were so excited to bring her home that day before the opening ceremonies!
It has been a very mellow weekend, as we are just hanging around the house. Baby H has not been eating AS much as she did in the hospital, and by trial and error, we have now realized that she likes the ready-made formula much better than the powder AND she doesn't like the soft playtex dropins nipples. So, we have gone with the recommendation of the occupational therapist from the NICU and have gone with the Soothie brand of bottles.
Dr. B called last night, Saturday night, to check on Baby H. Caught me by surprise because it said "private caller" on my caller ID, which usually means my parents. He just wanted to check on her and find out when our appointment was. When I told him it was 11:30 AM on Wednesday, he asked if I would bring her in Monday morning for another platelet count. He is obviously worried a bit about her because I found it very unusual, but comforting, that he would take time away from work on a weekend-night and check up on her.
I'm starting to figure her out a bit more. When she is cranky and bobs her head up and down while on my chest that means she is hungry. She is really good at lifting her head a bit while on tummy time, which shocked me because she is so little!
E and A are doing much better. A won't leave Baby H alone and is constantly kissing her and "fixing her" clothes, blanket, etc. We have actually had to tell A to leave Baby H alone sometimes because she can be a bit smothering.
On a separate note, I quit my job last week. Because I started FMLA early because of bedrest, I would have had to go back to work in a couple of weeks, and with everything going on with Baby H and doctor's visits, I just wasn't ready to deal with that yet. We will have to tighten up a bit, but I know this is best for me, Baby H, and really our whole family in trying to get back into a routine. Fortunately, my bosses understood and have made me eligible for rehire when I want to come back.
Camp tomorrow for E and A. DH is going to take them in the morning while I take Baby H to Dr. B's office for another platelet draw. I'll have to bring Baby H to both kids camps though to pick them up -- not looking forward to that! I'm going to have to use the stroller because even though I have seemed to recovered quickly, carrying the car seat with her in it for a longer distance than just a couple dozen feet or so is really taxing on my abdomen.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
2 comments:
Dr. B must be really great-- to call and check on her. It's comforting to have care like that. I think the mothering of A might partly be the age. Gianna is like that too-- very mothering of babies-- to the point that we have to tell her to leave them alone. Totally understandable about the carseat. Those things are heavy with a baby in them. Since I had Karina to deal with at the time, I had baby Gianna in a sling all the time-- much easier.
Your post made me smile! I love hearing that you're settling in to family life with Baby H!
It sounds like Dr B is great! It's wonderful that he's being cautious with her.
Using the stroller is a good thing. Those car seats are heavy... and you ARE still recovering! :)
Post a Comment