Ruby's appointment was at 9am this morning. It went well, her surgeon doesn't seem worried about her incision. In fact she wasn't even phased by it. I of course will continue to worry, becasue that's what I do.
After Ruby's appointment we went and visited everyone in the SDU. Then we headed down to the NICU. We finally got out of the hospital by 12:30. it's amazing how many people we know at CHOP. We even got to see of the environmantal services workers who cleaned Ruby's room. it's going to be hard to say goodbye next week.
Now for the best news of the day. Ruby weighs 9lbs 15oz! When we left the NICU last week she was just over 9lbs. Apparently laying around our apartment doing nothing but giggling and eating has been good for her. Take a look at that double chin!
As for her NG tube she has pulled it out twice today. Maybe her frustrations with it will transfer over to better PO feeds. She has figured out how good her hands taste.
So is it my
So is it my mis-interpretation or are you guys on your way home soon?
Marilyn
Worrying is definitely a
Worrying is definitely a lifelong chore for parents. My parents still worry about their baby girl who is 43 years old on Sunday. Yep - that's me.
My mom had sutures coming to the surface from her knee replacement surgery over a year after the surgery. I was visiting when one come to the surface. It was weird - it looked like a blackhead and my mom popped the suture out and pulled it out with a tweezers. It was about an 1" long.
I bet it felt good to be
I bet it felt good to be able to take Ruby visiting to everyone who cared for her, knowing that is one step closer to your real home. :)
She's more beautiful by the day.
Tami, Chuck, Aisling and William
Ruby is a stunner in green!
Ruby is a stunner in green! Cute boppy cover, too! Glad to hear you are all continuing to do well.
You worry, because you are
You worry, because you are the mom and that's what mom's do. You will still worry about her when she is 32...and she will love you because of it. I think Dad's worry, too...but it's a different kind of worry. :)
She looks awesome and I sure hope that she makes the connection between better PO feeds and no NG tube. She's smart...she'll figure it out. In the mean time, I bet you and Chris are getting pretty good at putting it back in.
Love and hugs from IA
Such big beautiful eyes!
Such big beautiful eyes! Can't wait to meet her!
She is so gorges thanks for
She is so gorges thanks for the updates continue to enjoy your time at home with her
952241 8OOO :-]
952241 8OOO :-]