I am sorry it took me so long to post a real post! I couldn't sleep for 2 nights in a row right before Isaac came home so by the time Saturday came, I was a complete zombie. Isaac also discovered that he likes being held a lot so its not been easy to put him down (he cries and then his oxygen saturation levels would go down). I finally figured out how to use the Moby Wrap yesterday but it doesn't always work because sometimes Isaac likes to move around too much. I have been able to put him in the wrap a couple of times so far. Even though I can't walk around the apartment because of his oxygen tube and monitor, its still great to free up both hands.
Isaac has basically been living like a king. He gets to eat whenever he wants, sleep whenever he wants and held whenever he wants. A friend mentioned that its the 24 hour buffet for him and I think he is enjoying it. However, I think he ate a little too much yesterday afternoon/night and ended up being very uncomfortable so we are going to watch how much he eats more carefully.
Isaac is sleeping in a co-sleeper next to me, which is great because when he cries at night, I can just look over and see what he is doing.
Anyway, I still don't have my thoughts together but basically we are really happy and so thankful to God right now. We continue to pray that Isaac will continue to grow and heal from his CLD and that he will not get sick this winter. Hopefully, I can get my thoughts together and post a more thoughtful post soon!
In any case, here is Isaac's homecoming "announcement":
Isaac Samuel Lee born at 23 weeks gestational age on April 4, 2006 at 641 grams (1 lb 6.5 ounces) and 30.8 cm (12 inches) long, came home at 2 months 1 week adjusted age on October 7, 2006 at 2,750 grams (6 lbs 1 ounce) and 45.6 cm (18 inches) long.
p.s. We weighed Isaac tonight (Oct 11, 2006) and if our scale is accurate, he already weighed 2,850 grams.
The following few pictures are of some of the people at Toho University Hospital who loved and took great care of Isaac so that Isaac could come home to us in such great shape.
This is Isaac and his primary NICU nurse Ayako-san:
This is Isaac and his primary GCU nurse Imae-san:
Here is Dr. Ozawa, Isaac's heart surgeon, Nurse Ayako and the Lee Family before we took Isaac home from the hospital:
A family picture of the Lee Family at the hospital before we came home:
At home, Isaac is already learning how to punch his daddy:
Here is a picture I took of Isaac when he was sleeping on my chest last night:
Isaac and mommy earlier tonight:
And here come the videos:A video of Isaac enjoying his bouncy chair:
We caught Isaac chewing on his little thumb:
Isaac checking out his mobile:
Isaac's tummy time:
Thanks again for all of your prayers! Please do keep them coming!
God bless,
Sonia
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He has a real strong upper body, doesn't he? He really does look a lot like both of you. Sonia, take care of yourself, and get rest whenever you find a chance to! Issac's so cute and his bed is so cute too! Kanbattene!
SL
Thank you so much for all the adorable pictures of Isaac. He sure does love being home. Just think how his world has expanded! His little brain must be working overtime with all the fun things he has to look at and experience. I'm so glad that he also loves being held and held and held! Get rest when you can and prayers continue for all of you to stay healthy. Rowena
oh my stars!
sonia isaac looks great!!:)
as i was watching the video of him in his bouncy chair..emma came over to check him out! She was just a giggling!!
shes' so happy that isaac is home too:)
Thank you Lord!!!! He looks so cute cute cute too! I don't know what the "wrap" is your referring to but I used a miracle blanket for Ty and it was a lifesaver. He was used to being snuggled tightly from the NICU and the miracle blanket prevented him from pulling on his chords. Why can't you move around your apartment? Are you keeping the sat monitor on 24/7? I insisted on a 50 foot oxygen chord so I could move Ty around and I only put his sat monitor on while he slept (for the most part). Also, get plenty of extra rubber pads for the apnea monitor if you can because after you use them for a bit the rubber stretches and then the apnea chords start slipping out easier and you get tons of false alarms which you and Isaac will NOT appreciate:). Just my tidbit for the day:)
He is CUTE.
It is great to see him home, looking at his mobile and bouncing in his chair.
He is also very good at saying Hi to all of us, what a good boy!
Hugs and love bffttsolfohb
Paula (HP)
Sonia and Jong,
Thanks so much for all of the wonderful video!!! Isaac is looking fantastic beyond words! I am going to say it again...he will be crawling before you know it! Woohoo, you go guy!
Love,
Susan
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