Both Jong and I got a chance to hold Isaac up inside his isolette today! It was really great to be able to hold him up even if it was just inside the isolette. Jong got to do it first while I was pumping in another room so that by the time I got out, he has already been doing it for a while. I only got some pictures of him holding Isaac and not a video. I know Isaac has been held up by the nurses and the doctor before but he still seemed very surprised in the beginning and looked really funny as he didn't seem to know what to do with his hands. He then settled down and started really enjoying it.
I also got to change his diaper for the first time today. Compared to holding him up, it wasn't as big a deal. We will not be sharing pictures or videos of that activity to protect the little that is left of Isaac's dignity and privacy. ^_^We also got a chance to talk to Dr. Ishii today. Isaac is doing pretty good and had some slight improvement in his lungs. We also asked Dr. Ishii about one concern we have been having lately - which is that we still haven't heard Isaac's voice since his ventilator has been out (we have only heard very, very soft squeaks so far). Dr. Ishii didn't seem too concerned at this point as Isaac's lungs are still rather weak and he was on the ventilator for so so long but please do pray for his voice.
Here is a picture of Isaac that Jong captured that made Isaac looked like he was sticking his tongue out at me.
The following video is mostly of me holding Isaac. To any French Prayer Warriors for Isaac out there, please forgive me for my Simpsons joke. I can only blame Jong who has successfully corrupted my mind with bad jokes after all these years of marriage to him. ^_^Take care and have a blessed Sunday,
Sonia
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Isaac has gotten so big! What a blessing it must have been for you to get to hold him. Praying for the day to come soon when you get to do kangaroo care. He truly is a miracle.
God bless,
Tracy
This is such a big day for all of you! It must have felt really amazing. It also must have felt great changing your little man's diapers! I am still surprised that the Japanese hospital hasn't let you do this until now! That was one of my "jobs" in the NICU with Sagan, in addition to taking his temp...Beautiful Isaac is getting so big and he is really cute with those cheeks! I hope the tongue episode is not a preview for the teenage years! LOL.
Sonia and Jong (nice picture by the way) I am so happy that your little warrior Isaac is growing and thriving. I haven't prayed so hard since Sagan was in the hospital. I cannot wait for him to go home with you!! Hopefully soon. I think of you every day!
Hugs,
Susan
Mom to Gabi, Sam and Mr. Sagan (another mighty warrior)
It sounds like his startle reflex (Moro Reflex). All babies do that if they feel startled and I can see where being held for the first time would startle a little fella! I am so glad you are getting to hold him now, I bet he is too. Before you know it you will be holding him close to you and it will feel like heaven on earth. I didn't have the internet for a few days while we re-arranged our desk and such and I was wondering how baby Issac was the entire time. Issac's health and your peace of mind and strength are always in my prayers.
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