Lots of support

A nurse and nursing student showed up at 9:00 this morning.  We also had an OT come as well as an RT, a neighbour, an uncle, a friend from church, and the grandparents.  The highlight was when my parents brought Isaac.  He seemed surprised but happy to see me.  It's odd to think that he hadn't seen his Mommy in his home since July.  Graham and I showed him his two surprises:  Baby "Ja-ja" in the crib and then a doctor's play set on his bed.  He went in the crib and tickled Josiah's toes and was most excited about the Baby Einstein dvd that was playing.  He was also excited to be Dr. Isaac with his medical bag.  He took out the thermometer and immediately knew where it should go.  Let's just say that he doesn't get his temperature taken under the tongue or the arm.    

Josiah was quite sleepy today.  His sats go down when he's up, being held, and when he's fussy.  I don't recall seeing any smiles today.  He actually looked quite pale.  We did change his nasal prongs tonight along with the tapes on his face.  We definitely need more practice.  He screamed.  I don't know how a baby's mind works but my adult mind wonders if these moments take him back to all the awful (but necessary and important) taping and retaping in the CCCU.  I was the one who often said that he didn't need chloral for the procedure.   

I'm falling asleep while typing so I'll say goodnight.  Thank you  for all your prayers and support.  Oh yes, Josiah basically slept through the night last night so we were able to successfully skip the 3:00 AM feed.  Thank You Lord Jesus!

Blessings,

Elizabeth