PICC Line

Dearest Joshua David~

When daddy and I came to visit you today, you were sleeping on your belly all snug. We could see your cute blonde hair. :-)

Your grandpa Jim (mommy's dad) came to visit you this afternoon, after running in the March of Dimes race to help raise money for preemies like you. Your mimi (daddy's mom) came to visit you right before daddy and I came. Daddy and I came around 4:30 and stayed by your bedside for 2 hours.

You now have a PICC line in your right arm to help you receive nutrients better, which means you no longer have a line going through your belly button. While we were there, they took a radiograph of your right arm (where the PICC line is) to check on placement. We met two different nurses today .... the one who placed your new line and the one in charge of you for the evening. A few more babies have come into the nursery since you've been there, so the nurses have been busy.

The doctors and nurses are watching your digestion. They have increased your feeding to 8ml of mommy's milk every 3 hours (you were just 2ml a few days ago!). But, they have to keep checking on you to make sure it all goes down. Eat up so you'll get bigger and stronger!

You're still on the nasal cannula, but only on room air. You looked so peaceful and opened your eyes a few times while we were there. Since you had such a busy morning with the PICC line placement, and with them needing to take the radiograph, mommy and daddy didn't get to hold you. But, it was better for you to get your rest. Just know that we were there and touched you while you were in your bed.

Oh, and guess what .... the snickers are almost gone! Your mimi said she would bake some things for the staff this week. Mommy and daddy will bring something too.

It's always hard to leave you .... we keep praying that you stay healthy for us. We love you so much!

~Mommy