I Used to Like Roller Coasters

When I was growing up we used to go to Cedar Point every summer.  I loved those trips because I loved roller coasters.  Sometimes I would get to take a friend and we would ride on every coaster together.  But, if I didn't take a friend, my dad would ride with me.  Our NICU experience is like a roller coaster ride that won't end.  Unfortunately, it's not nearly as fun as the Magnum or the Demon Drop.

Yesterday I was kinda bummed out because of the brady and some crushed hopes.  Then, D had another quick brady at his 3am feeding.  Well, today the nurse practitioner came in and said he is looking really good and the brady this morning doesn't count because it happened when he was feeding, it was quick and it was self resolved.  She said the ones they are concerned about are the ones that happen when he is asleep.  He hasn't one of those since the 23rd.  So, in the last 24 hours I have gone from being sad and weepy to being cautiously optimistic.  Of course, I am refusing to let myself get too hopeful, because I know this crazy ride can take a turn for the worse at any time!

Besides taking all feedings by mouth and keeping his heart rate under control, D also has to pass a carseat test before he can go home.  Simply put, he has to be able to sit in a carseat and not drop his head too much to cause breathing troubles.  So, Nick is going to bring the carseat up here on Sunday and we will probably try the test then.  D also got circumcised today (another step towards going home!).  The doctor told us we could stay in the room while they did it.  Yeah right...are you kidding me?!?  We hightailed it outta here.  The nurse told us he didn't cry at all and he only fussed for a few minutes afterwards.  He has been sleepy all day, but he has still taken all his bottles like a champ.  And for the very exciting news...he is up to 5lbs 0.8oz!!  The nurses keep commenting on how full his face is getting.  And, his little belly is getting round.  I can't believe how far we have come in the past few weeks.  Right now, we are on the fun part of the roller coaster.  Let's just hope we don't have to go back to the part that makes me feel like I am going to lose my lunch!

Very tired after his big day!