To Rohen's fan club; sorry that I haven't had a chance to update in a couple of days. It has been a lot of back and forth to the hospital and to visit my sister at a different hospital who just had her baby Chandler on Thursday night. He is in the NICU as well recovery from infection, so please send positive thoughts their way as well.
Rohen is doing better every day. He is much more alert, and is opening his eyes to look around the room. They have changed the time they give him the Fina-Barbital (seizure medication) to earlier in the evening, which makes him sleepier at night and more awake during the day. This gives us a chance to spend more awake time with him while we are here. We have met with several doctors and all of them are happy to see improvements. We are still trying to get his muscle tone up and get him eating. He started sucking and has been able to eat a little on his own. I'm going to keep trying until he gets it! We have freedom now to pick him up and hold him whenever we want, and that feels good. I spend a lot of time holding my little guy and rocking him back and forth. Matt and I both hold him skin to skin since he missed out on that the first week of his life. He looks so comfortable curled up on Matt's chest. We have met with a physical therapist and they are giving us tips on some ways to get his muscles moving, and help keep him alert during feedings. I'm trying to learn as much as I can to help him do what he needs to get home. I'll keep you posted as more things happen. Love to everyone!
To my amazing little grandson. You bring your Nana such joy. I love watching your progress. You truly are a blessing. I love you more with each day that passes and give me faith. Loving you forever. Nana
ReplyDeleteHe's doing so good. I love reading the progress and seeing the pic's. One step at a time, you guys are so great! Chris E.
ReplyDeleteI love to see the progress he is making daily makes me more and more anxious to come see him. Still waiting for the day I get to hold him can hardly wait...give my sweet boy kisses for me and not sure about the Green Bay! Lol
ReplyDeleteHe is so handsome! I miss him already. I hope to stop by this morning, with some nummy treats!
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Hi Laura & Matt, Little Rohen is so beautiful. What a blessing. Is there anything we can do to help you and Matt? Dinners, snacks for the hospital? If you thing of anything even little things that would help your family just let Rachael Courtain or myself know and we can make it happen. Lots of love and prayers to you! Roberta (Rachael's mom)
ReplyDeleteHello Laura, Matt, and little Prince Rohen, We are so glad to hear only good news about your little one, he is a strong boy, but you have to be stronger and that will make him get batter ven faster!! About the pip talk, yeah, they love it and they do understand more than we think they do... I cant wait to meet him in person and get to hold the little cutie... Take care and let us know if you need anything, and I mean anything
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