I know that the phrase really goes something new, something blue and something borrowed and that it is for weddings, but.....
Since Taft is of the male gender we have our blue by nature...but yesterday he did something new and gave us something "used"...
When we got there at feeding time as we try to do daily since we don't get to have him at home, the nurse was checking all his vitals, giving meds, etc. She was a new nurse that we hadn't seen before, but had heard her name mentioned from one of the other nurses as a nurse that was working on her lactation specialist certification. Anyways, she was great, but did exactly what I feared most...."Since it is feeding time, would you like to put him to breast?" AGHHH!!! I really wanted to attempt that in the privacy of my own home so that I wouldn't be embarrassed if Taft didn't latch on the first time. I have just been feeding him my breast milk from a bottle this whole time and was somewhat concerned that he might be used to the bottle and not be interested in the actual thing that produces the goods for him. The nurse said that he absolutely loves the breast milk, because it only takes him about 2 minutes to down it from the bottle and about 6 or so with the formula. Yea Taft....okay so back to the something new. After a privacy shade was put up the nurse helped me get Taft into position and guess what....the boy latched on and through snores managed to get some nutrition from his mother. I was definitely excited to see that he can latch on and appears that he will manage to do so even when we get him home. So, on to the something used....Before I fed him we were just watching the nurse do her thing and all of a sudden there was some serious noise and wind and yes....Taft ripped a man size fart and I thought it was hilarious. As most of you know....I laugh almost anytime someone farts out loud and most of the time uncontrollably. I am not sure if you call gas used but to me it is kind of used Or old:)! We got a few new pictures, too and as soon as I can force myself to search for my USB port/cable I will download them to my computer and post them....Eric has some favorites he is ready for me to post! Sorry for the delay in pictures....we are working on it!
12 years ago
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I am so glad he latched on for you. Ethan was too quick on the uptake after having the bottle in the NICU but eventually he got it. Pretty soon he will be home sounds like. When I tried to nurse Ethan the nurse didn't even ask if I wanted help she just came over moved my gown and grabed me and then tried to put ethan when he could latch on. I was mortified that it was all done with such boldness. I guess when you've seen one boob you've seen em all right?
Morning Cute Teresa,
I went to visit Snuggly Taft last night. I also visited Mon. and Tues. I got to feed him. I've read him a story at each visit. Last night it was Dr. Suess. I also play music for him on my CD player. He stayed wide awake the entire tme I was there. He looks around with not only his eyes but his whole cute little head. I hope you are healing up well. We keep all three of you in our prayers each morning and night.
Love ya! LeeAnne
Way to go Taft! So thrilled that your bonding experiences are getting better; it's tough to do with only limited time with him.
Keep on keeping on!
You've got a smart kiddo!! Glad he's getting better. Can't wait to hold him.
hahaha You still crack me up! Congrats on the latching!! That's a big deal! (Sorry for the lack of privacy...i had to do it too...it stunk!) Taft sounds like he's doing great and really wants to come home soon! :) Hang in there! :)
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