Monday, August 25, 2008
I forgot...
I don't know how I forgot...probably trying to block it out! BUT, Trigger has now grown out of most of his preemie clothes and preemie diapers! It was very sad for me to take those precious clothes out of the drawer and put them in a tupperware! He's getting so big so quickly!
One Month Tomorrow!
Trigger will be one month tomorrow! WOW!!! Time does fly. We are learning alot about Trigger. He cracks us up with his never ending grunting! He does NOT like his arms to be swadled because he likes them by his head. Trigger spent most (or maybe all) of his time in the womb with his hands/arms by his head. In fact, that would be the reason we never got a good ultrasound picture of his face. Things haven't changed much. He is comforted by his arms...especially his right arm.
Everyone keeps asking how much he weighs now...we don't know but we will go back to Dr. Slusher on Friday. I think he's got to be 6 pounds by now. He feels so much heavier and he's starting to get fat rolls. I shouldn't be surprised by the weight gain...he's eating 3 ounces now (or actually a little more than 3oz.)! That's alot for such a little guy.
Bathtime! Trigger's first bath was not the most pleasant experience. He screamed pretty much the entire time. He doesn't like the sling in the bath tub; he prefers to be in the water! Bathtime has gotten alot better except he likes to tee-tee after his bath (or anytime you change him) and then you have to bath him again.
Life is pretty much back to normal...I mean as normal as it's going to get with a new addition to the family. I will start back to school part-time next week and then full time Sept. 8th. Please pray that it will be a good transition back to work! People keep asking if I have had a break down yet...I haven't but I haven't really had a chance to stop. I am praying I can handle going back to work so soon! But, my little people need me so I will be there!
I will try to be better about updating. My free time (which there's not alot of) has been spent working on school stuff.
Everyone keeps asking how much he weighs now...we don't know but we will go back to Dr. Slusher on Friday. I think he's got to be 6 pounds by now. He feels so much heavier and he's starting to get fat rolls. I shouldn't be surprised by the weight gain...he's eating 3 ounces now (or actually a little more than 3oz.)! That's alot for such a little guy.
Bathtime! Trigger's first bath was not the most pleasant experience. He screamed pretty much the entire time. He doesn't like the sling in the bath tub; he prefers to be in the water! Bathtime has gotten alot better except he likes to tee-tee after his bath (or anytime you change him) and then you have to bath him again.
Life is pretty much back to normal...I mean as normal as it's going to get with a new addition to the family. I will start back to school part-time next week and then full time Sept. 8th. Please pray that it will be a good transition back to work! People keep asking if I have had a break down yet...I haven't but I haven't really had a chance to stop. I am praying I can handle going back to work so soon! But, my little people need me so I will be there!
I will try to be better about updating. My free time (which there's not alot of) has been spent working on school stuff.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Trigger is HOME!
Well...Trigger came home last Thursday (the 7th). He is doing great! We had to have an exit interview before we could leave the hospital. Part of the interview was making sure we understood how to take care of a premature baby. The doctors have told us to limit visitors since he has almost no immune system. We were also told that Trigger didn't need to be exposed to children for 4-6 weeks. This, of course, makes me very sad because I would love to show him off to everyone. He's sooo precious.
He had a special little procedure today at Green Clinic Surgical. Dr. Harper did the procedure and everything went great. Tomorrow we will go to the pediatrician for a check-up. Dr. Slusher will check Trigger's bilirubin level (for jaundice). I hope his number is still down.
Trigger is keeping us VERY busy. Liz has been coming to help me during the day while Matt is at work which is a HUGE help and gives me a break! We have had so many phone calls and emails. I am sorry if we haven't responded...it's been very hard to keep up. And, any chance I get, I try to grab a nap...haha!
I looked at the calendar today and I only have 4 weeks left before I have to go back to school full-time. Usually I would be very excited but right now I am completely overwhelmed. There is alot to get done before school starts!!!
Anyway, I will stop rambling. Time to feed the little one! Hope everyone is doing okay!!!!
He had a special little procedure today at Green Clinic Surgical. Dr. Harper did the procedure and everything went great. Tomorrow we will go to the pediatrician for a check-up. Dr. Slusher will check Trigger's bilirubin level (for jaundice). I hope his number is still down.
Trigger is keeping us VERY busy. Liz has been coming to help me during the day while Matt is at work which is a HUGE help and gives me a break! We have had so many phone calls and emails. I am sorry if we haven't responded...it's been very hard to keep up. And, any chance I get, I try to grab a nap...haha!
I looked at the calendar today and I only have 4 weeks left before I have to go back to school full-time. Usually I would be very excited but right now I am completely overwhelmed. There is alot to get done before school starts!!!
Anyway, I will stop rambling. Time to feed the little one! Hope everyone is doing okay!!!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Woodard Family Updates
This will be quick because I am ready to go to sleep...but, I wanted to let you know how we are doing! I was discharged from the hospital on Friday and I am doing great. Thank goodness I didn't have a C-sectioin because we have been going and going since I was discharged which doesn't leave time for rest!!
Trigger, on the other hand, is still in the NICU. He had almost mastered the "maintaining temperature in the isolette (box)for 24 hours" when his bilirubin came back at 17. So...he had to be put on the bili light and lay on the bili blanket. You'll see some precious pictures of our little glow worm in the slideshows below. He gets to wear some cool shades too which I don't think he likes too much. We are going to Shreveport everyday to feed and "visit" with him. He can only be taken out of his box for feedings so we are trying to make it to as many as we can. We are definitely getting to know his personality. As Matt has said for awhile now, he doesn't like to be put in a box. I don't think he really likes to do what's "normal". For example, the nurses put him on top of the bili blanket and seconds later, he is cuddled in the corner. I think he's going to be a hand full!! Aren't all boys? Haha!!! We are not sure when Trigger will get to come home. We are hoping for this week sometime. Anyway, I have posted three new slideshows of pictures we have taken of Trigger. I hope you enjoy and I will try to keep you updated.
Trigger, on the other hand, is still in the NICU. He had almost mastered the "maintaining temperature in the isolette (box)for 24 hours" when his bilirubin came back at 17. So...he had to be put on the bili light and lay on the bili blanket. You'll see some precious pictures of our little glow worm in the slideshows below. He gets to wear some cool shades too which I don't think he likes too much. We are going to Shreveport everyday to feed and "visit" with him. He can only be taken out of his box for feedings so we are trying to make it to as many as we can. We are definitely getting to know his personality. As Matt has said for awhile now, he doesn't like to be put in a box. I don't think he really likes to do what's "normal". For example, the nurses put him on top of the bili blanket and seconds later, he is cuddled in the corner. I think he's going to be a hand full!! Aren't all boys? Haha!!! We are not sure when Trigger will get to come home. We are hoping for this week sometime. Anyway, I have posted three new slideshows of pictures we have taken of Trigger. I hope you enjoy and I will try to keep you updated.
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