William in his "cool shades" under the photo-therapy lights due to elevated bilirubin that is now improved.
This was Heidi's second opportunity to hold William. They cuddled for more than an hour. William really enjoys time with mom. He was very calm and peaceful for all but 20 seconds (see video below)
William's sad, pathetic cry. Didn't last very long. I was lucky to capture it on film.
William is now 3 days old and continues to do very well. He was placed on a ventilator for just a few hours and then transitioned to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). At the very worst, he suffers from only mild hypoplasia of the lungs. He will begin weaning from CPAP starting tomorrow morning. Feeds were started very slowly at 1 ml every 4 hours on day 1 and increased to 5 ml every 3 hours as of this morning. His breathing is now much slower and less labored. Infection work-up to date is negative. Our four older daughters have all been to visit him in the NICU.
7 comments:
He's so cute! The CPAP is bigger than he is!
And I thought my baby's cry was pathetic! He sounds like a little mouse! Cute!!
Finally got home and got to see the video. That is the cutest cry ever! He sounds like Lost One!!!!
oh heidi, such a sweet little gift! that little cry of his is precious! in our thoughts and prayers!
Congrats! He's adorable. I'm glad to hear that he seems to be doing well. We'll keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
what a sweet little angel!
What a sweet little boy!! Very glad he is now home with you. We want to see him...and all of you...and who is that precious little thing you call Emily?
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