The First Ten Days
Posted on 18. May, 2010 by Jason in News | 1 Comment
Greetings, all… Jason here.
Just wanted to fill you all in on what’s been going on since we brought the little one home.
Considering how her first two months went, Baby E has been doing quite well in her first week home and we’re absolutely loving the fact that she’s finally here.
That said, she has had a bit of difficulty in terms of scheduling. The NICU environment from which she came wasn’t necessarily conducive (I’m hoping that’s spelled right) to a normal day/night schedule so she’s having a little trouble in that regard.
From the get-go, the nurses at ETCH recommended that we have some constant light/noise while she’s sleeping and, while that’s helped, she still isn’t getting the rest that she needs.
(BTW, when Eliana doesn’t get the rest she needs, we don’t get the rest we need… and when Heather doesn’t get the rest she needs, she often winds up getting mastitis… which is just unbearable pain. So, I’d appreciate some prayers that they both get the rest they need.)
In other news, the little one didn’t adjust well to the dry formula they switched her to upon her exit from the hospital so her little tummy has been quite grumbly and it makes her quite uncomfortable. (Which also doesn’t help with getting the proper amount of rest.) On our follow-up appt. to the doc last Thursday, Eliana was sent home with some medication for her stomach so, hopefully, she’ll be rid of these stomach issues soon.
Anyhoo, not much else going on… just wanted to provide everyone with a quick update. How’s everything going in your neck of the woods?
These woods are quiet except when the neighbors dogs start up. She is trying to find someone to take them and it won’t be a minute too soon. Baby E gets more beautiful every time I see her. She will always be such a special little girl. Today had to be tough for you.