He really seems to have turned the corner today. I went to the NICU this am and he was only breathing in the 40's-50's. So I got to try a bottle with him. He took 10 ml of the 25 he is supposed to take by mouth before getting tired. Not too shabby for his first attempt. We put the rest down his tube! I'm so excited to see him start to make progress.

If anyone still wants to visit, you are more than welcome. I hate that no one has even seen him. He's pretty darn cute!! I'm not sure if I'll be discharged today or tomorrow, but even after I'm discharged, I'll be staying with him in his NICU room. You will be allowed in the NICU to meet/hold him as long as you're not sick. They do a health screening on all visitors. Please feel free to come visit, or call me. 457-1326 is my cell. I'm in room 428 at Clarian North and he's in NICU room 19.

Melissa

Hey all. I'm here. Sorry it has taken so long to post an update. Computer access has been iffy at best. It's currently 12:24 am, almost 24 hours since Noah arrived. I woke up and walked down to see Noah in the NICU. It's so hard to have him here and not with me. We thought he'd be out to my room in the AM, but sure isn't looking that way. He isn't on oxygen, but has an oxygen cannula with air for the flow to help support his fast breathing. He has only been tube fed so far because he's breathing too fast to let him bottle feed. Initially they thought everything was related to the fluid he inhaled during delivery, but now they're wondering if he's got some preemie lung issues starting out too. I really thought he'd be coming home with me, but honestly I"m not so sure. I hate that because we're at Clarian North and I won't be able to drive to come up and see him. Not sure what we'll do about that.

Otherwise, I'm recovering amazingly from my c/section. I asked to get my IV, catheter, etc out. I've been up walking since mid day (shocking and amazing everyone). I've only taken Toradol and Tylenol for pain and I'm doing ok. I hate the feeling that narcotics give me, so I'm avoiding it if I can. I know that without my WLS, I would not be doing this well. Thanks everyone for the prayers, keep sending them up on Noah's behalf. He's absolutely beautiful and can't wait to meet his OH family if anyone decides to come visit!! :) We've not had anyone up so far since all the family is out of town and I have to admit, it's so hard not to share pictures, etc with everyone we know. I have no way to get my pics from my camera onto this computer.

Melissa

PS, would someone please copy and paste this post on the IN board, I can't navigate this touch screen computer to get to it. Thanks!!