Savannah was breathing fast off and on today. They going to monitor her closely to make sure that it's nothing that is going on. So far, she seems to be doing great otherwise. She is weighed in tonight at 3lbs 5ozs which is Baby Kevin's birth weight! She is at 26 mls of milk and on 2.5 liters of oxygen on the cannula.
Today was bittersweet because I got to spend the whole afternoon with her. I held her for 2.5 hours. Tomorrow I'll return to work full time so I won't be able to spend this much time at the NICU anymore. :( I tried not to think of that as I visited her today, but it lingered over me like a rain cloud. It doesn't help that I still don't feel 100% comfortable with this nurse they keep assigning to her- even after we complained twice. I just have to trust God that she is getting the best care and that He'll help that nurse to be more attentive. Side note:most of the nurses are really good and I've come to really appreciate them and their dedication to their job.
Anyways, tomorrow brings a full day of work so that means I'll only get to see Savannah for about 1 1/2 hours each day. I'm still trying to work out arrangements that will allow me the most time with her. I wish I had more paid leave but I keep telling myself that I need to do this so I can spend time with her when she comes home.
Baby Kevin's Oma bought some big brother pjs for him. I had planned to send these with him whenever Savannah was born so he could wear them the night that he officially became a big brother. Well life happens- and plans change. He got to wear the pjs tonight for the first time. It was hard to get a picture where you can read what the pjs say because he wouldn't keep still!
Thank you continuing to pray for Savannah. Her friend is still waiting to results from recent labwork so please pray for answers and healing for her. Also please say a special prayer for me as I return to work full time. It'll be rough emotionally. My heart never leaves the NICU. It is so hard to find a perfect balance between work, Baby Kevin, my husband, house work and Savannah, but all I can do is try.
Anyways here are the pictures from today:
I'm the proud big brother of Savannah!
He is in for a surprise when she does come home :) He's my little man.
All snuggled in the z-flo
Savannah- next to my hand
A rare picture that doesn't cut off my head. Thanks to Savannah's friend's mom for taking this picture for me.
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