When Jamie and I got to the hospital today, we found out that Charity got upgraded to a crib (no more warmer), had her IV removed, was wearing a onesie, stopped suntanning, and was able to begin eating more. We were so happy to see all of the improvements! We are now able to hold her when we are in there without having to always get permission from the nurse.
As we were oohing and aahing over our little girl, the nurse said - by the way, we are decreasing her poo hole cleanouts (ok, not what she called it) because she pooped (again she used stool, but that's not as fun) a few times last night!!! Apparently, the obstruction is starting to give away and Charity is getting things out on her own.
As we are holding her, she looks perfectly happy and content. We even saw a smile for the first time last night! She is doing great. We haven't heard of a possible date for her to come home, but we are thinking that it will be very soon!! :-)
Jamie is going to try nursing for the first time since we got to the hospital for a few minutes, so I had better go.
Once again, thank you for all of your prayers! God is listening! Please keep up the Prayers for Poop. The more she poops, the sooner she will see her nursery (but, I am not talking about diarrhea!).
Finally, more pictures...
Charity is so beautiful and sooo cute! I really mean that. Not all newborns are that good looking:) Good luck with the nursing. Don't get discouraged Jamie it is hard for most mom's under normal circumstances. Make sure you find a great lactation consultant and a mom that can serve as a role model. I would definitely recommend La Leche league for help and resources.
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely beautiful..fantastic job making her!!! Love you all, can't wait to see you both and Charity! ;)
ReplyDeleteYou all look so great and Charity is so beautiful. I agree with Jackie....not all newborns are that good looking! Nice to see a picture of Daddy and daughter as well as Mommy and Charity!
ReplyDeleteLove and prayers, Sandy
AWWW! What a beautiful family! Heard Janice ran into you at OSF. JEALOUS!
ReplyDeleteHope you are all home soon!
Jean
She gets prettier every day!
ReplyDeleteHow did nursing go? The first time can be so hard - I hope it went rather well for Jamie and Charity.
Ahhh! She is SOOO beautiful! I love her dark hair and pretty pink cheeks :)
ReplyDeleteShe is so beautiful! I can already see both of you in her. Praying that things continue to go well and Charity can go home soon :)
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