So far, so good. Finn is still on the high-flow cannula. He is on the highest flow setting without having to go back on the CPAP, but for now, he is doing okay. He got to move into new digs today...his biweekly incubator switch. I got to help with it and hold him while they switched them over. It was a little freebie hold, since we weren't supposed to be able to hold him today (still only every other day).
I had an appointment with financial services today to apply Finn for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) & MA (Medical Assistance). After making me wait for over half an hour, we got started. I don't know what it is about people making me wait lately! Oh, well. I was fairly prepared, so the appointment went pretty quickly (his being so late still made me late to pump, though!). If Finn qualifies for SSI, he automatically qualifies for MA...and our social worker said Finn should qualify because his birth weight was so low! Fingers are crossed! I guess something "good" should come out of him coming so early. Any financial help is much appreciated right now.
Finn seemed to be a little aggitated when we were there tonight. He was on his tummy and at one point, he would have rolled over if Jim hadn't "caught" him (I don't think it was entirely intentional, but he still would have)! I'm not even exaggerating. After that, I asked the nurse if she could put him on his back since he couldn't seem to find the "sweet spot" on his tummy to fall asleep. After that he seemed much more restful. Weird.
I took pictures today, but am too tired to upload them. I'll shoot for tomorrow morning. He is regularly wearing clothes now, so it is fun to see what he will be wearing. I can bring him some of the wonderful clothes he has received, but I don't have any baby laundry detergent yet. One more thing to add to the list! Ha, ha.
Oh, he is four weeks old today! That is so crazy. He isn't offically a month old until Friday (2/6). AND he is 2 lbs 10 oz! He is really doing a great job in the growing department and should be 3 lbs before we know it! What a good little boy.
After much ado, the frig has been delivered, set up and installed...and it is working! So far, we love it. I think Jim likes playing with the ice maker, but there's no harm in that! Jim did NOT get pizza when he was in Chicago, but he brought two home with him instead (and some cookies for me from a place I love).
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Sounds like Finn is doing great at porking on the ounces!! Ron and I will be coming into the Cities Thursday evening. We'll talk with you later. Hope it's a fantastic day today and so glad that the "freebie" was there for you! Can't wait to see the new pics!! Love you all, Memere
Yay, Finn! You know, you don't have to use baby laundry detergent (like Dreft or whatever)...they generally have a lot of chemicals and dyes and stuff in them. Just pick up a brand with "Free and Clear" (free of dyes and perfumes) and you should be good to go. It gets everything out and won't irritate sensitive skin. :)
Thanks for the laundry tip, Becky! I figured you "had" to use the baby stuff. Makes it a little easier! He definitely needs the sensitive stuff right now. :)
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