Yesterday was good and bad for the kids. The surgeon told the kids that Bennet could come home by Friday. But the neonatologist came in later that afternoon and said absolutly not! It's a bit of a rollercoaster ride, a bit frustrating. They are just looking forward to the day when he can come home and be able to hold him without any wires and tubes. It will come. Each day is a day closer.
The formula they are giving him right now bypasses the lymphatic system (where the cyst was). He wants Bennett on that for several more days. He did take more of his bottle (2 maybe 3 oz) though yesterday and seems to finally get the hang of sucking. The Whites will all be leaving on Saturday. Everyone was hoping for Bennett to come home before they had to go back to Oregon.
I am a little hesitant to post this picture with tubes in his nose but....just don't look if it bothers you. Wanted you to see him with his eyes open.
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Hey Heidi,
Jessica Miller Nicol here1 Congrats on a darling baby boy!! I know how they feel. I had(got) to watch our little ALexis grow in that NICU. Not easy to do, but the memories will last a lifetime. Tell Kenny and Meghan that they feel something for this baby that they will probably never feel again with the next. They will absolutely cherish every move that boy makes, becuase he is so special and has been through sooo much. Alexis was in the NICU for close to three months and some days seemed unbearable. But it is true... she is now 2 and a half and it seems as if it was just a dream. We look at her often and say, "was that her"? It just seems so strange that this PERFECT little fiesty, darling, witty girl was so fragile at one time. I hope they will look at the bright side of this and actually realize that this experience will make that boy so strong and courageous. We have noticed that with ALexis. Sometimes i think everyone should get to feel a little how we felt, because going through this hard trial will bring more happiness than they can ever possibly imagine. I am not saying we love these little sick babies any more than the healthy ones, but in a way i am. What a story these little babies will tell!
We'll pray for baby Bennett!
Jek
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