Heidi and I were in the NICU today at Jude's changing time, so the nurse asked if either of us would like to change his diaper. We've each had a few diaper changes with the little ones, and I've changed plenty of diapers on people much bigger than Jude, so I volunteered. No big deal.
His first diaper was poopy, which was good. We want the little guy to be pooping, and he seems to be loving his mother's milk. But then I didn't get him totally wiped off and I got the second diaper dirty. So I called for another wet one and a new diaper. But as soon as I got him wiped off and got the third diaper down, here comes another poop and pee!
So, we got him all wiped off again and put the fourth diaper down. But what do you know, he's not done yet! Finally we got him all cleaned up and got the fifth one down with no (visible) incident. The whole time Heidi and I are getting worried about his breathing and the respiratory person is having to come over and suction him and he's desaturating ... QUITE AN ADVENTURE!
Meanwhile Hazel was just as calm as can be. Once she was situated the way she likes it, she was off to sleep. She's even breathing on her own today with no supplied breaths from the NCPAP machine. The machine is only supplying pressure now. And according to the cardiologist, her duct looked small enough to continue to hold off talk of surgery. Now that she's finished with the third round of medicine for the duct, she can begin feeding again.
An eventful visit to the NICU for sure.
2 comments:
So glad to hear about Hazel's duct. I thought about her all day-- as I tried to keep my patients duct open! Jude sounds like he is going to keep you guys on your toes and Hazel knows that her brother is making enough trouble for now. (But just wait until she is a teenager and wants that short skirt!) Great to meet the babies yesterday. Always in our prayers (with photos on teh refrigerator!) Hope tomorrow is another good day.
Liz Daley
Yeah for Hazel.
As far as Jude's diaper time, we've learned to apply the rule of threes. We want until we hear at least three good "splooshes" before we finally change his diaper. Once he starts, there's a series of activity before he's finally done. :) Fun stuff!
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