Today was a day full of firsts. As expected, Eli got his IV out, which means he can officially wear his own clothes. Mom wasted no time at all and got him in his first newborn outfit. At just over 9 pounds, we were starting to wonder if he’d get to wear any of the “super cute” outfits we’d planned out over the last nine months. Seeing him finally start to wear them was relieving. It was something we didn’t even realize was stressing us until it was gone.
Another first today wasn’t so fun. Despite practically living at the hospital for the past 9 days, we hadn’t been here during a Code NEO. I’m sure it’s obvious by the name, but that’s the hospital phrase given to a baby in critical distress. Because it’s an “all hands on deck” type of situation, the alarm sounds on the entire floor. We weren’t prepared for the sound. As soon as we heard it, we were instantly back in the delivery room. All of the emotions and fears just came rushing back...and it wasn’t even for our baby. It’s crazy to think how something as simple as a sound can drag up so many emotions.
During her rounds this afternoon, Eli’s doctor was again impressed with his continued progress. A week ago, he was on ice and chilled to 91 degrees. He’s such a different baby now than he was then and it’s something we will never lose sight of. We’re so fortunate to be able to share his positive story with the world. We both realize every day how much different our story could have been. We’re not out of the woods, but things are a whole hell of a lot less scarier than they were a week ago.
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