8.14.08 - 8.16.08

On 8.14.08 which was Momma's birthday she did her first ever Kangaroo Care.* This was really nice because I could really hear her heart and it reminded me of being in her belly. I began bottle feeding today, but it takes an awful lot of calories. All in all today was a good day for me, because I am officially out of my isolette and into a bassinet. This means that I have learned how to keep my temperature. My temperature still gets low sometimes, but my nurses make sure I have a nice warm blanket to help maintain that perfect temperature range. My bilirubin level is now 6.5 even though Momma and Daddy thought I looked a little yellow last night it seems to be regulated for now.
On 8.15.08 I finally was able to see Isabella again and to hear her sweet little voice. I really miss hearing her sing songs to me everyday. She even comforted me when I got a little fussy. Aunt Christilynn came for another visit too. She really has been helping Momma and Daddy alot with Isabella so they can come visit every night which is nice because they have been able to give me baths.
On 8.16.08 I had a setback by not keeping my temperature in the right range so I have been placed back in an isolette. This has been really hard on Momma and Daddy because they have not been able to hold me at all today. I have also had some trouble with my feedings because I have had more aspirates, so we are back to praying for poop, just in case this is part of the problem.

*Kangaroo Care - Giving skin to skin contact with the baby and the mother/father.