Loving Being Home

Lennox is home and loving it!  Hooray!

He was discharged on Tuesday and has been enjoying his time at home.  When he was discharged he weighed 5 pounds 6 ounces.  I must say a big thank you to the NICU nurses for getting him on an excellent schedule!  He really is a good baby, for which Brent and I are very thankful!  He is still laid back and doesn't fuss much unless he is hungry or has a dirty diaper.  I've been surprised at how easy going he is -- I thought for sure it would be a big adjustment for him coming from the super calm and quiet environment of the NICU to our not so quiet house (big brother = loud), but he doesn't seem to be bothered by it.

Conley has done great too!  It's definitely going to take him a little while to figure out his new role as big brother, but he's already started checking on Lennox if he starts to fuss.  Conley also likes to help with Lennox's bottles.

Conley and Lennox playing

Enjoying being home

Lennox finally got to meet his cousins yesterday!  Owen, Leighton, and Lily Ryan came for a visit.  Lily Ryan and Leighton just couldn't get enough of this little boy.

Lily Ryan and Lennox

Leighton and Lennox

Relaxing after his first bath at home

Enjoying some snuggle time

We are now just waiting for Paxton to come home.  Paxton is doing good.  He is taking all of his feedings by bottle, but he still drops his heart rate every now and then while eating.  He also hasn't gained weight the last few days -- this isn't anything they are particularly worried about, as it isn't unusual for babies to plateau when they first go to all bottle feedings.  He just needs to start gaining again before he can come home.  He weighs 4 pounds 2 ounces.

We have our first of many follow up appointments tomorrow.   We will see our pediatrician for a weight check.  In a week, we will follow up with the eye doctor -- just to make sure everything still looks good.  Then in a month, we follow up with the pulmonary doctor and physical therapy.  The pulmonary doctor will be the one to take us off the apnea monitor when he feels we are ready.

Thanks again to everyone who has had these sweet boys in your prayers.  They have definitely worked and we are so thankful to have one healthy, happy baby home.  We're just anxiously awaiting when we'll have two healthy, happy babies home!