Today when we went to the NICU early so we could hold him and speak to the doctor directly. When we got there, the nurses were busy and we couldn't hold him right away so they asked us if we would change his diaper and take his temp. It was kind of weird changing his diaper with all the wires and stuff still attached but I did it. Here is what he looks like now back on the CPAP and without all of the arterial lines.
Miranda was the first to hold him today. It was great seeing him nuzzled up close to her. I took some video of her holding him.
The doctor spent about 20 minutes or more sitting there talking to us while Miranda was holding Brayden. She was telling us how proud she was of him as well as how moody he is. Apparently he likes to take swings at people who mess with him when he is trying to sleep. She told us that his x-rays and blood gases have looked so good that they are not going to do any more unless he gives them a reason to think he is under duress. The most heart braking news she gave us is that she is being moved over to Cook Children's on December 1st and that she will no longer be his primary doctor. This shocked both of us but Miranda took it hard. She really likes Dr. Nesslein because she not only cares about Brayden but she has a great calming presence about her. We will definitely miss her.
Everything went great when Miranda was holding Brayden until he got hungry. It was funny watching him sit there and make sucking motions when she held him up to her chest. The comfort and smell of being near Miranda's chest really kicked in those nursing instinct and he just kept on making sucking noises. The doctor told us it will be a few weeks before she can try and breastfeed him, he has to be off the CPAP machine and holding his own temperature.
Tomorrow is my turn to hold him. Check back for pictures of that.
Sorry for not getting on here sooner, due to me not checking my email, but I'm sorry for all the troubles that yall have been through. I'm glad that both Miranda and Brayden are doing better now. I know I wasn't around when Payton was born, but I'm glad that I have the honor at least be able to stay informed about the birth of Brayden. I wish that I could be there with yall now and try to help out. I'm proud of Brayden just like I am with Payton. You two have been blessed with two miracle babies. These two kids have great parents as well as a great group of family and friends. I'm proud that I can call all four of you my cousins.
ReplyDeleteBrandon
First of all, I want to congratulate you on the beautiful baby boy. He is quite the fighter indeed. Im so glad that you put this blog up so we can follow you every step of the way. We think about you everyday and Brandon even has Brayden's picture as a background on his phone. As we read through each entry I have to admit there were many tears shed. We are very anxious for the next entry and to see more pictures. I hope that all three of you are at least resting a little through all of this. Just know that you four are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie