Day 7

Just a quick update with no pictures...surprisingly we didn't take any today! :) Gibs is now off his bili lights and will be able to stay off of them if his bili count stays about where it's at or lower. So we can again see his eyes:). He's been having LOTS of poops which is a good sign that he's getting rid of the bili and it hopefully won't go back up.

I could also again do some Kangaroo Care with him today san the bili blanket. It's amazing how he really does love it and his vitals all even out during it and he goes into a very deep sleep. I've been reading a book on Kanga Care during my time there and it is amazing how Kanga Care has helped all varieties of premies (23 weeks to 36 weeks) do really well (along with medical care of course). Gibson doesn't have medical complications like earlier premies, but it's still good for him for many reasons; one of which is that since he's in the hospital and not at home he might associate touching as a negative experience do to all his blood draws/tubes being stuck in him/etc., Kanga Care helps him associate touch as a positive experience. Because of all the benefits it gives premies, Kanga Care has proven to lessen premies' stays in the hospital.

Tonight he was more awake for his feeding too so hopefully that means that he's gaining energy and will have more awake time for feedings. He was also cueing to eat which is good too. He still only took by bottle 17mL out of 52 though, so he's got a ways to go before he eats the whole thing! Hopefully not too much longer though! He also had a major spit up again today--but just one bad one so that's good. I just called to check on him and he was up 20 grams to 5 lbs 3 oz.

We had our Christmas party with Joe's side of the family on Sunday (it was scheduled for the day Gibs was born). Layla (and Gibs and Joe and I) got lots of nice gifts--unfortunately I forgot my camera:(. Layla will enjoy her new baby doll, a McDonald's cash register, a Disney Princess Tent and many more items I am missing!! It has been a very different Christmas season this year, but very nice nonetheless!! It is weird that it is all over with now!