It is Saturday night. Shelli and I are in our room at the hospital. We just spent about 45 minutes in the nursery down the hall visiting our little miracle, Kailey. It has been a rough day for Kailey which made it a rough day for her Dad. However, Mom has made very good progress and is getting really strong. Shelli can get in and out of bed and do whatever she needs to without any help.
Like I said, Kailey had a rough day. She had some trouble with the IV in her little leg. Every day or so, they have had to move her IV location as it unfortunately wears on her little skin. After they did it this morning, she never really got settled back down and rested. By the time lunch came along, she was very uneasy and didn't take much food. At her weigh in this evening, she was 5lb and 3 oz. That is a loss of about 4oz since her birthday. However, the nurses say that is pretty normal. Also, Kailey was having some trouble keeping her body temperature right where it needed to be. The end result of these challenges was she had to be given some more help. She is currently resting in her crib with the heater turned on to keep her warm. While today was not a setback, we didn't progress as far as we would have liked. It is very humbling to know that even with all of the abilities that Shelli and I have and with all of the capabilities that the dozens of individuals in this hospital have; one of the smallest of all has the most power and control over what is happening. I am a structured person, and I like knowing what is next. This very early stage of parenthood has taught me that being a dad is about uncertainly, hoping, praying, faith, and putting trust in others....and love, lots of love.
Shelli and I are going back home tomorrow (Sunday). Our stay in the hospital is almost over. We'll have a visit with Shelli's doctor sometime around lunch tomorrow and then it will be back home for two of the three of us. Unfortunately, little Kailey is not quite ready to go home. Fortunately, she is being given the right care so that until she tells us that she is ready to go home, she will be ok. I learned today that the nursery she is in is not considered an intensive care unit. It is considered an intermediate care unit. I know that this really may not matter, but it makes her Dad feel better. We are estimating that Kailey will get to go home around the middle or end of next week. Of course, sooner is better, and we will not rush her into coming home before she is ready.
It's close to bedtime for us. Tomorrow is going to again be a long day. I've been telling Kailey about all of your emails so please keep them coming and keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Shelli
Saturday, April 28, 2007
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