All of us got ready and made the drive to the hospital this morning to see Kaydence. Kaylee was so excited because I told her that if her sister was stable today, we would see if she could hold her. Kaylee has been waiting to hold her ever since I told her we were going to have a baby. She has been very patient, and I was glad to finally give her the chance to get her wish.
We spent time with her until her 3 p.m. daily cares were due. Larry and Kaylee declined the offer to change her diaper, so I stepped up to the plate. She has a dirty diaper just about every time I change her now, so that is really good to know that everything down there is working and moving well. Kaylee took her temperature, and I finished up with measuring her belly. Then it was time to hold her before she got fed.
Kaylee was so excited, and was focusing on doing everything perfectly. We packed blankets under her arm so she could prop her up without her arms getting tired, and we bundled the baby up in her blanket and hat. Kaydence relaxed with her eyes closedin her big sister's arms. She kept smiling, and Kaylee would make sure we knew her sister was smiling at her. I told Kaylee that she was probably just passing gas on her, and she said that she was and that she could feel it on her arms. It was really funny!
Kaydence was up to 25cc's of breast milk today! Wow, that was great news to hear that she is handling her feeds like a champ! Right before every feed, they pull out the remaining milk in her stomach from her feeding tube to see how much of it is left. Then they push it back in using the syringe, and begin her next feed. She is right where she should be each time they check, and she is digesting everything perfectly.
Before we left, one of the other nurses that was being trained by Paula the other day came up to talk to me. She wanted to make sure that I was okay, and said that she got worried this morning when I wasn't in the hospital bright and early. Once I left the other night when Terry insulted me, Penny (this nurse) said she went up to her and told her how wrong she was. Penny said that Terry had a tendency to do that to other parents, but had never seen it that bad. That made me feel better to know that I was not the only one...but I would really like to be the last parent that has to feel that way from her.
We left the hospital and treated ourselves to Outback...my favorite place to eat!! We had a very cheerful server named Crystal, and everything was amazing. We enjoyed talking with Kaylee about her week at school, and playing games in her kids coloring book. It was a great meal, and just a nice way to relax and enjoy my family time with the two of them. Having a good server can really make the difference, and we will request her every time we go back.
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Kristen and Larry, I am so glad somebody did something about that nurse. She doesn't belong there at all. Larry, glad you made it home safe. Only a few more weeks of that awful drive. Kaylee looks so happy and proud holding her little sister. It is obvious she loves her and I am sure even though it is hard to be away from Mom she understands why it has to be that way. The young ones understand more than we think about stuff.
Kaydence looks so much healthier in the new pictures. I love the one with her arms above her head. She looks so comfortable and content.
Stay strong, you both are great parents and dont' let anybody tell you any different EVER.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your family. Drive safe tomorrow Larry.
Hey guys, Just checking in and oh my golly just love, love, love the new! pictures! Kaylee is such a proud big sister and what great times are ahead for the two of them!!! Kyra is at that point where Tristan and Ashley are just the funniest things on earth. Just wait until Kaydence starts to giggle and belly laugh at everything Kaylee does!!! OH what a feeling.
So glad you were able to talk and hopefully get this all resolved. No need in you feeling tense every time you go to see Kaydence. Not to mention you have no idea how many other families you may have helped as well.
Be careful driving in this lovely weather! Kaydence looks great and prayers are being answered all the way around!
The pics this weekend are amazing! Kaylee looks so proud, and Kaydence looks like she's got "chillin'" down!
So sorry about the rough time with the nurse! You can spread the word... "I will come down there and "go street!" on somebody if I need to! :)
So glad that Saturday wrapped up the week with some joy spent with the family and catching up with Kaylee! By the way, she was an absolute joy staying with us! We're gonna miss her this week, but I'm sure she'll love hanging out with the Castle's! So glad we were able to help out. Don't hesitate to let us know if anything else is needed!
Hope this week will be a good one as you spend more time with Kaydence, and look forward to graduation for Larry at the end of the week. That'll be a great get-a-way for you all to celebrate!
Love yous!
Izzy, Todd, Cam & Sky
xo
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