Thank you to everyone who is keeping Nicholas in their thoughts and prayers!!!

More news on the Nicholas front. Rich and I swapped this morning so I could go home and get things done. I get home and about an hour later I get a call from Rich and he says get up here NOW Nicholas has crashed!!! He stopped breathing and they had to intebate him (put a tube down his throat to help him breath) He is not breathing on his own right now and he is now paralyzed induced by the doctors so they can work on his lungs to get the junk out! So needless to say I am a nervous wreck! I will keep you updated!

Hospitals, virus' and family

Well, Nicholas is back at Children's Hospital in Boston. He now has pneumonia that is a complication of RSV. He will be there for at least 7 days. On Friday I called his doctor to make a follow up appt. On my way to the doctor's office I looked in the mirror and saw that Nicholas was not breathing well and was white, ashy color; needless to say I FLEW down Route 128 to dr and got there and they told me to sit! I picked up Nicholas and said I need to be seen NOW!!!!! So they all ran out and got him and put oxygen on him. We were taken to Children's by ambulance. Riding in a back of an ambulance SUCKS because it is sooooo bumpy.

Sonia is trying to handle it ok. Rich is now at the hospital because I still have issues with my c-section and need a nurse to come to do her thing to me so we are switching off.

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!!!

Well, Nicholas and I just got home from spending the night at Children's Hospital! He has the RSV virus. He was weezing and coughing and having a hard time breathing and eating. He is doing much better though thank goodness. We just need to keep an eye on him!!

I need advice

My almost 4 year old is really starting to act out lately! She is not listening and is VERY sensitive. I am trying to keep my cool and not get too angry because I know it is because of the baby and her rein as only child is over. I just don't know how to channel my anger/energy to try to help Sonia. She has been not listening and being a little more mean to us. At school she is fine it is just happening at home so I am convinced it is because of Nicholas.

Schedules

Trying to get a schedule established is very difficult. Nicholas likes to cluster feed during the day which means he eats a few oounces every few hours durung the day but then at night he wiill go a little longer like 4 hours!

Sonia is accepting Nicholas better than I thought she would. She does give us some hard times like wanting attention and doing "bad" things to get us to "notice" her. She has finally started to sleep in her own bed though. I still need to lie down with her but that is fine. Rich and I finally have our bed back even if it is only until around 4 or 5 in the morning!!!

Good Day

today was a good day! I had my 2 week doctor appointment and everything is healing OK. He had to do some stuff that I will not post here but just know that I need to go back to him on Friday!!
A milestone for Nicholas today, he had kept his eyes open for a lot of the day. He is much more alert and awake. The only thing is, is that he is constipated and is miserable at times!!!!

home with Nicholas since Monday

Well, I have been home with Nicholas since Monday and it is exhausting!!! At least I have my mom here during the day and she lets me rest. Nicholas is adjusting well. He likes to eat a few oz of formula and then about an hour later he will top off for about 1/2 - 1 oz more. It is annoying but he is doing well.

Pictures of Nicholas at home!!!

Finally, here are some pictures of Nicholas. Sonia was a little shy at first but she quickly came around to wanting to hold him. She was very excited to do it. Daddy and his little girl and little boy. Enjoy the pictures!!!!

home and resting

Finally I am home from the hospital and resting. Halloween was fun. Sonia had a great time!!! She looked soooo adorable. I will post pictures soon.
Nicholas is doing very well. His billie Ruben(sp) was very high so he has been under the photo therapy light and it is much better this morning.
Rich and I will be heading into the hospital today after Sonia goes to gymnastics.
It is just weird being home and not having a baby to take care of yet. All the stuff is up in my room the bassinet and all his stuff and I am not using it. It feels kind of weird, but I know he is in good hands and getting stronger every day. He has also taken to more formula he is up to 2 1/2 ozs now that is very good.
I am having a problem uploading pictures even on my own computer. I will try to get it solved to show you all.