November 8, 2009

November 13, 2009 mommytoabpluskb

Kiran is recovering nicely from the three hernia repairs. She seemed to be in pain yesterday and today though and when she screams uncontrollably, they give her some sucrose and that seems to help temporarily.

Yesterday was horrible and she was screaming out of control and every time I tried to put her down, she screamed more. So, I wound up holding her for four hours, and two feedings. Parag went out to the lobby and caught the OSU game and they won and came back in at 7PM and I was just about to put her down since that is when the NICU closes for shift change.

She seemed to be doing much better today, much calmer so she is healing.

Kiran is still not gaining weight, actually lost an ounce, so now she weighs 4lb 13 oz. The nurse practitioner says she will bring the discussion up with the doctor and see if they can increase her calories so she can gain weight.

I was hoping she would be home for mom’s birthday, this Thursday, the 12th, but I don’t think that will happen. So, now my new goal is her being home before Thanksgiving.

The NICU tried her home apnea monitor on for 24 hours and it worked fine.

Alex had a sibling class today and she was the only child who’s sibling was already here. I told her she was the luckiest. She didn’t think so since she can’t see her. She did well though and really enjoys having me help her swaddle her baby doll.

Tara was a huge help this weekend and took Alex to the circus and then she stayed overnight. And then we all went back for dinner tonight. It was really nice for her to do that and give us possibly our last child free night in a long time!

Parag and I ate out at Chili’s and then watched a movie at home. It was nice and relaxing, and really quiet!