Well, day 10 and our little guy is still in the NICU. Yesterday I spent a good deal of time on the phone trying to coordinate Ethan's circumcision. We wanted him to have a bris, but due to everything that has gone on, we thought the safest place for him to have his circumcision was in the hospital. This morning Eric left for the hospital to be there at 10am, as we were told Ethan would be circumcised between 10 and 11am. Eric was able to go back with Ethan and be there for the entire event and Rabbi Simon gave us the blessings for Eric to say before and after. The doctor that did the circumcision is also the doctor that delivered Loryn. She was wonderful and Ethan only cried when they numbed him. The type of procedure they did with him was a plastibel. This type of procedure is meant to be maintenance free and should heal within 8 to 10 days. Eric spent a bit of time with Ethan afterward to make sure he was okay, and the little guy was doing great. Once Ethan is home, I will set up a baby naming for him at the temple.
The neonatologist called this morning and they moved Ethan's feedings to 40ml instead of 60 ml (2oz). Since yesterday he has lost another ounce (and this is with the feeding tube), his vitals continue to be strong. Last night his feedings were consistent with him eating about 40ml and then them giving the rest in his feeding tube. This morning they removed the feeding tube and finally took out the iv in his wrist. (He hasn't been getting iv fluids, but they left everything there in case he had to get back on them). As long as Ethan is consistently taking in at least 40ml at each feeding and he isn't losing any weight, he will get to come home in 24 hours (Monday). If he loses weight, he will either have to have his feeding tube put back in or they will just keep him until he can maintain or gain weight on his own.
Ethan seems to be much happier with having fewer wires and being able to be in clothes and swaddled. I was able to go visit with him for his 2:30pm feeding and he ate 42 ml for me in 30 minutes. They would like him to be eating 40ml within 20-25 minutes. He was awake when I was there and I just loved being able to hold him for a few minutes before and after his feeding. While at the hospital, I did find out that Ethan passed his hearing test (which is great news).
Either Eric or I will be back there tonight for his 8:30pm feeding.
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers for our little man.
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