Ups and Downs...

Our day had several turns... we started out great with a healthy little guy, and turned toward the challenges of jauntice, possible infection, lack of eating-thus lack of messy or wet diapers. His cards were stacking higher and higher against him, and it's a good thing we opted to have him checked out a little closer, before being discharged from the hospital. But, as you'll see by the end of these photos, his day had a positive turn by late afternoon, and he is thriving again (but still on an IV). He'll come around all the way, just needed a little help from the people who do it best.

Noah basks in the warmth of his isolette. They had him "living" in here for 24 hours, so that he would have help shedding the jauntice, and hoping to perk him up a bit. Check out his cool-dude shades... wish they had them in my size (NOT). Not only was there a set of lights shining down on him from above, but there's also a "light-blanket" under him (see the glow under his back), to give the phototherapy to both front and back at once.

His colorful little hat was specially chosen by one of the nurses. The fact that it was HUGE on most of their premie patients, I think made it a perfect fit for Noah. He loves it (he squirms when I take it off, so that means he loves it, right?), and looks so cool in it! Ed thinks it looks "girlie", but I don't think the girl-scout troop that made it, had blaze orange or camo colored thread for their knitting projects... so blues, yellow, and white is "boy" enough for me. ha.

Daddy burps Noah after a FEAST of a feeding! He ate his best amount yet, and we were so proud of him. He goes into a "milk coma" after a good feeding, as he's headed for here (aka, great deep sleep). There's nothing better than a full baby falling asleep on your shoulder (and he isn't even a "spitter"!!!!!). He's such a little angel! And guess what? He's even GAINING weight! Usually babies loose a couple ounces after birth, but Noah is beating the odds now! He's now weighing in at 7lbs 7oz (born 4oz lighter). He's PERFECT!

Sleep well everyone, we'll update more tomorrow!