Monday, May 17, 2010

The little man is home!

First, I want to thank everybody for your comments and thoughts and prayers... we have amazing friends and family! You guys are the best!
Rhett is home! He spent a LONG 11 days in the NICU. We brought him home last monday May 10. It has been nice to have him home and to not have the stress of him being in the NICU. But, I have to be honest by saying I was a little nervous to bring him home. I was so worried that he would have to go back or that he would stop breathing or something. Luckily, he has loved being home and we haven't had any problems :) I took him to the Dr. last tuesday and he had gained an ounce, which was good. He now weighs 5lbs 5oz. and he was 19 inches long. So, he is growing and gaining some weight. He is still so tiny though! Most of his premie clothes are too big on him! He has about 3 things that actually fit him good, other than that, everything is huge on him. He is such a cute little guy! He has been a pretty good baby thus far, other than I think he has his days and nights a little confused :) I am trying to keep him awake more during the day, but he sleeps most of the day. He doesn't cry a lot, just when he gets dressed and when he gets his diaper changed. Hazen thinks it is hilarious when Rhett is crying. He laughs as hard as I've ever seen! I'm trying to tell him that he needs to be nice and try to talk to him when he is crying because he is sad, but he just continues to laugh. He has been pretty good with him, he asks me all day long if Rhett is sleeping or if he is awake. I am so happy to have Rhett home! Now, we are just confined to the house for 4-6 weeks, so the little man doesn't get sick. It won't take much to put him back in the hospital, so I am being super careful.... (maybe a little too careful, but I would rather be safe than sorry!) I haven't gotten a ton of pics since he has been home, but here are a few.


This one is obviously not at home.... this was the day he was born. He is on the ventilator, and I finally got the picture off of my phone!
Cute little guy! I took this one from my phone, so it's not the best picture.

Full body picture in his bassinet.

This one is also still at the hospital, but I love his big, bright eyes.
Another pic at the hospital, feeding my little guy.
Daddy trying to burp Rhett at the hospital.
This was the day everything changed, he got his feeding tube taken out and his oxygen off! He looked so different without all of his tubes!
He loves to have his hands by his face when he sleeps.
Ignore the fact that Hazen is naked.... he had just gotten out of the shower! He had to come and check on his little brother!
He finally got his first bath yesterday... he thought that was pretty nice, until I had to actually wash him! Then he screamed!
We are loving having him home. We are so grateful for all the prayers that were said for us. Rhett came home much sooner than expected, and I know that is because of all the prayers that were answered. Thanks again!

9 comments:

Robison's said...

Annie, he is so so so cute! I absolutely love him in that ducky outfit. He has beautiful features. Congrats girl!

Shelese said...

Congrats! He looks so TINY! What a little doll. I am so glad that things are looking better, and that you were able to bring him home!

The Conders said...
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The Conders said...

I'm so glad you were able to bring him home! He is one CUTE boy!

TJ and Stephanie said...

What a cute little guy! i'm so glad all is well and you're home and doing good!

Marie Smith said...

Annie he is soo adorable!! We need to get together soon. Where did you get that little bath thing?

Chelsea said...

So cute! I cant wait to come hold the lil guy!

Robyn said...

How in the world can I ignore the fact that Hazen is naked!! That kid cracks me up! Rhett is such a cutie! I can't wait to hold him again. Hope you guys are still doing well!

kollers said...

Just heaven sent! So sweet and tiny! Hope you are both feeling much better, we're so happy for you guys.