Graduation Day

Cade graduated from the NICU on Wednesday and we were there for the big move. He is now in the Infant Care Center of Children's and one step closer to coming home. He's the tiniest in his room of 4 babies but he scored one of the window views. He continues to gain weight and he's sucking on a pacifier during his feedings as practice for the bottle. On Thurs night, he weighed 1600 g which is approx 3.5 lbs. The one issue he's having now is that his bone marrow is not producing red blood cells which the doctor said is not uncommon in preemies. So, now he will be getting a medication to try to jump start the blood cell production. The doctor said that this was a better option than giving him more blood transfusions because if he gets a transfusion then his body doesn't have any reason to do the work. The doc said that it may take up to a month for the meds to work. Preemies have so many challenges but Cade is getting the best medical attention that is available.

Grandma and Grandpa Southerton were in town yesterday and today and finally got a chance to hold Cade. Grandma was very excited since she got to hold him yesterday. Today is Grandpa's turn. Sean and I get to hold him everyday and know how special it is every time so it's extra special when Gpa and Gma are in town.

I had my post partum doctors apt today and I'm cleared to go back to work on Monday. So, I will be back to the real world and it will be good to see all the supportive people at Seagate.

On the move

Moving is tough work

Practicing