What is he missing?

Notice anything different on Finn?As of Noon yesterday, he got his cannula taken off! He is officially breathing completely on his own. I am so excited I can't believe it. The doctor said it might be temporary depending on how he tolerates it, but I don't care. It is a HUGE step closer to H-O-M-E! He had a spell while I was there last night, but recovered and didn't need the cannula put back on. Now if we could only get rid of that darn naso-gastric tube, we'd be all set!

I asked the nurse about when we can go H-O-M-E and she said sometimes it is a week sooner than the babies due date, but we should still be expecting right around his original due date (April 15). I was hoping it was going to be sooner, but it really all depends on him eating well. He has to be maintaining his weight while eating "on demand" and not getting any food from the tube. We are a ways away yet, but it is good to know. I was afraid it would be like, "oh, you're going home in two days" or some short notice like that.

Finn's temperament was really good yesterday, considering he had four shots the night before. They gave him Tylenol throughout the day to keep him comfortable. The only time I noticed a difference was when I was changing him (had to move/touch his legs) and then he cried a little. Poor guy. Given the fact that he got his shots the night before and he got rid of his cannula yesterday, I think he was doing VERY well. They said he should be feeling better today from the shots.

Finn's room is painted and the border is up!I think it looks like such a cute little boy's room! I obviously still need to clean up the supplies, but you get the idea. I think it turned out really well and it feels so good to have it done. It is hard to see on this picture, but the border is little animals in pairs (hence, the Noah's Ark theme). Jim's parents came over last night to help him put the border up. I stayed at the hospital to spend some extra time with Finn and try to nurse him again. It was all done when I got home! Now we are just waiting for the crib and dresser (probably arriving next week).

And Lisa (Finn's favorite NICU nurse) stopped by last night to check in on him. It was great to see her and show off how far Finn has come in a couple weeks. I tried convincing her to transfer to the ICC, but for some reason, she wouldn't do it. Hmmm. Wow, I guess it was a big weekend!