I can't believe it has been nearly 2 and a half weeks since Ethan's birth and we are finally getting into a routine. Days fly by as I am trying to spend as much time at the hospital as possible, but still trying to get things done around the house. Matt continues to visit Ethan before and after work, which I know is a lot for him, but something he really enjoys. Although we still do not have a crib or changing table, I am finally starting to feel like we are ready for Ethan's homecoming. Clothes and blankets have been washed, the 2
nd bedroom is somewhat cleaned out, and I actually think I know what I want to do for bedding! All things that seem fairly unimportant considering our sweet little boy is still in the
NICU. It is still really hard for me to leave him each day, but I know that he is in great hands and can get the rest he needs while in the
NICU. Ethan continues to do really well, he is gaining weight on a consistent basis and is taking all his feeding by bottle. We even did a little breastfeeding today, which was great. He still has 2 or 3 apnea spells each day, but the doctors ensure us that he will outgrow this in the next week or 2. We hope this happens sooner or later, as that is the only thing keeping in the
NICU right now. Thank you everyone for your kind notes, thoughts, and prayers. We are doing really well and are anxiously awaiting Ethan's arrival at home.
I can't believe it has been nearly 2 and a half weeks since Ethan's birth and we are finally getting into a routine. Days fly by as I am trying to spend as much time at the hospital as possible, but still trying to get things done around the house. Matt continues to visit Ethan before and after work, which I know is a lot for him, but something he really enjoys. Although we still do not have a crib or changing table, I am finally starting to feel like we are ready for Ethan's homecoming. Clothes and blankets have been washed, the 2nd bedroom is somewhat cleaned out, and I actually think I know what I want to do for bedding! All things that seem fairly unimportant considering our sweet little boy is still in the NICU. It is still really hard for me to leave him each day, but I know that he is in great hands and can get the rest he needs while in the NICU. Ethan continues to do really well, he is gaining weight on a consistent basis and is taking all his feeding by bottle. We even did a little breastfeeding today, which was great. He still has 2 or 3 apnea spells each day, but the doctors ensure us that he will outgrow this in the next week or 2. We hope this happens sooner or later, as that is the only thing keeping in the NICU right now. Thank you everyone for your kind notes, thoughts, and prayers. We are doing really well and are anxiously awaiting Ethan's arrival at home. 
7 comments:
He's changing minute by minute and looks so good! We can't wait to visit him in his new room at home!!! We are constantly thinking of all three of you.
Love, Carolyn and Steve
Wow! Ethan looks great! He looks like a little man! Keep growing Lil' Squirt!
Love,
Kelly, Jim, Addy and Snoopy
He looks beautiful. We can't wait to meet him. Pack N Play should arrive soon and oh yeah I forgot to put a card with it but I think your mom told you it was coming. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers everyday.
Love, Chris
wow, what a difference from just a week ago. We're so glad he continues to thrive and grow! We think of you guys often ~
Love,
Vic and Craig
He looks so good. I can't believe what a couple weeks can do. He'll be home before you know it.
Hang in there!
Aunt Linda
What a little cutie! He looks great! We can't wait to meet him. Jeff has promised me that he is going to put your gift in the mail this week, so be on the lookout! We will talk to you soon.
What a beautiful baby boy you are Ethan--we can't believe how much you are growing!!! Keep up the good work!
Love,
The Bimas
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