Screen time

I haven't read much about child development but I do know that screen time is not the recommended activity for five month olds.  However, I noticed that the baby next to Josiah had a DVD player so I asked our amazing physiotherapist about this.  I may be mixing up some of his answer as I asked him a few questions but he asked if I had heard the phrase ICU delirium.  This phrase is used for both adults and babies.  He said that often in ICU there are so many negative stimuli and very few positive stimuli that one's perception of self can change.  Five month olds are developing their sense of self.  He said that I wouldn't want to show DVDs to a baby in a regular environment as it is very passive but in Josiah's case it is a good idea.  It will add to the positive stimuli he is receiving and he'll be able to see the colours and new things and hopefully hear the music, etc.  So, Josiah will soon be enjoying some Baby Einstein.

Today was a similar day to yesterday.  Last night and this morning his temperature was near 40 degrees.  He was agitated last night and this morning and needed more sedation but he hasn't had extra sedation since around 7 AM.  He always had ice on his head today but not on his body.  They stopped the antibiotics this afternoon as his cultures have been negative.  They still don't know why he's having fevers.  The pharmacist was looking into the possibility of a drug induced fever but she said it was unlikely given his medications.  His bowels are working well which is the reason all his sheets needed to be changed twice today.  He must have wanted a second bath. 

Graham just arrived so we're going to head to the hospital now.  This is a treat to be able to go together.  We're going to have a nice Thanksgiving meal with family tomorrow so Isaac with come with his grandparents.  It will be date morning tomorrow. 

I was very excited to get a bean bag today for Josiah.  Friends of ours have a niece who works in the NICU and she stopped by today with a bean bag that looks a little like a frog.  They are out of the bean bag hands which are heavier but one of their OTs is going to keep her eyes open for one.  It was so kind of her to bring it. 

Thank you all for your support and prayers and comments and emails!  I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Blessings,

Elizabeth