No More Mask!

Today we arrived at the hospital right when the doctors were doing their rounds. Allison’s dad was back there with her and he was able to meet Liam’s lead neonatologist. Let’s just say the doctor didn’t know what to do with the good ole country boy in the bib overalls in front of her. I think it made her day.

We got a good report from the doctor yet again today. He is finally off his CPAP and is breathing on his own. We were first told that he would be on a regular oxygen tube but the doctor thought that he was strong enough and didn’t need it. Go Liam! He did great today and didn’t have any episodes. He is getting caffeine everyday and they might need to increase it to keep the episodes at bay but we will see. He will fit in nicely with his coffee loving family.

He also passed his bacteria test, which meant we didn’t have to wear the gloves and gowns for precautionary measures. It was very nice to hear the nurse tell us that we can touch him anytime now with our hands as long as they are clean. We threw off our gowns and gloves immediately.

Since the mask was off his face his eyes were finally able to be open. He was very alert today! We loved watching him try to figure things out. Here he is yawning...its tough trying to grow in case you didn't know!

Today was also the first day that we didn’t have to do skin to skin care and were able to bundle him up to hold him. We have to bundle him up so tight to keep him warm. He had two blankets and a hat on just so no body heat would escape. Since he is to tiny he can’t regulate his temperature well just yet.

We always love our snuggle time! We also got word today that we are finally in at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden NJ. Its about 15 minutes from the hospital and we have our own private bedroom and bath. JR told Ian today that “God answered that prayer fast”. Yes, he did!

Once again we feel very blessed with all the wonderful things that are happening everyday for our little family. God truly is Great and IN CHARGE!

P.S. We are very grateful to Jean and Sammy for taking care of our first baby, Spence. He is fitting in nicely with their four dogs. He just might not want to come home. We can't wait to introduce him to Liam.