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June 19, 2018
1 week old!!
Little man is rocking it in the NICU. All the nurses and doctors stop by to see the cute “pocket baby.” They keep saying how cute and tiny he is and I was so confused why because they work with preemies all the time but they said they never ever get to see them this small and without being on CPAP or some sort of oxygen and they usually have so many more wires and IVs and things. He is definitely the exception around here and that makes me happy!
He is up to 5.5 ml/ hour and tolerating them well.
We took his 1 week picture lying on a blanket (see attached) and he handled the cold room well without being bundled or skin to skin for a couple minutes. It will be so fun to watch him grow from all 2lbs 4 oz (back up to birth weight) into a toddler using this blanket for size comparison.
He loves to cuddle with me! He rarely cries ever and when he does he calms easily at the sound of my voice. He smiles constantly (not sure at what) and is very content.
He has had lots of visitors and Grandma Terri hasn’t left his (or my) side. My mom and I have been staying at Ronald McDonald house since Friday and are incredibly lucky to be able to stay. Please Please Please donate to them whenever you stop by, drive by or think about McDonalds... they have truly been a blessing to us! We are just steps away from Maxley’s room and it’s amazing to be so close!
Great grandma came tonight and brought 20 blankets she had sewn to donate to the NICU. They always appreciate things like that!
Little man is rocking it in the NICU. All the nurses and doctors stop by to see the cute “pocket baby.” They keep saying how cute and tiny he is and I was so confused why because they work with preemies all the time but they said they never ever get to see them this small and without being on CPAP or some sort of oxygen and they usually have so many more wires and IVs and things. He is definitely the exception around here and that makes me happy!
He is up to 5.5 ml/ hour and tolerating them well.
We took his 1 week picture lying on a blanket (see attached) and he handled the cold room well without being bundled or skin to skin for a couple minutes. It will be so fun to watch him grow from all 2lbs 4 oz (back up to birth weight) into a toddler using this blanket for size comparison.
He loves to cuddle with me! He rarely cries ever and when he does he calms easily at the sound of my voice. He smiles constantly (not sure at what) and is very content.
He has had lots of visitors and Grandma Terri hasn’t left his (or my) side. My mom and I have been staying at Ronald McDonald house since Friday and are incredibly lucky to be able to stay. Please Please Please donate to them whenever you stop by, drive by or think about McDonalds... they have truly been a blessing to us! We are just steps away from Maxley’s room and it’s amazing to be so close!
Great grandma came tonight and brought 20 blankets she had sewn to donate to the NICU. They always appreciate things like that!
lisa ventura olson — 6/21/18
Glenn and Iona Rozenberg — 6/20/18
Such happy news and what a wonderful thing for great grandma to do.
Greg & I and ALL of our friends are keeping you & Maxley in our prayers. I personally experienced the power of prayers when I needed it so I hope you are both uplifted. Maxley has been listening to your voice for months so how wonderful that he recognizes you & is comforted by you. Great to hear that all the staff is impressed by Maxley & his progress! Terri is an awesome Mom & Grandma & you obviously take after her! Love & hugs to you all!