Life in the NICU

Not too much to report today- except for Sam's size.  He is now 3 lbs 4.9 ozs!!  That boy is growing like a weed. He is now up to 28MLs a feed. You will notice that Sam's skin has a bit of a yellow tinge to it.  He does have an elevated billiruben, but Dr. Sandhu feels it has peaked and is now on … [Read more...] about Day 52: Novemeber 7

A lovely Saturday in the Bay Area- and an even lovelier one in the Alta Bates NICU.  First, Sam latched on and fed for a good 35 minutes.... then his big sister came to visit for 2 hours! Peter and Irene got to the NICU while Sam was out and feeding, and Irene just lit up when she saw him in my … [Read more...] about Day 51: November 6

I think one sentence says it all: SAM WEIGHS 3 LBS 1.2 OZS!! … [Read more...] about Day 50: November 5

Sam had his head and abdomen ultrasound today.  Once again, everything came back normal!  No bleeds, nothing to worry about, just good normal news.  Theresa tells me there will only be one more head ultrasound, and they will do that right around the time Sam is 37 weeks (he is currently 31 … [Read more...] about Day 49: November 4 (Happy 7 week birthday Sam!)

Sam had his first vaccinations today.  The state of California requires all babies, regardless of gestational age, to be vaccinated for pertussis by the 6th week of life.  So, poor little Sam got stuck with a needle today.  Amazingly enough, he didn't seem to notice!  Sucrose can be used in babies … [Read more...] about Day 48: November 3