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Emery's First Bath

Meeting Emery

We did get to see Emery in the hospital when he came out of the special nursery. We didn't get to touch him or visit very long. I thought he was handsome. Aidan wanted to grab him. He kept pointing at him saying, "Bay-dee." (That is how Aidan says "baby.") When he came home, we really got to love on him. I wanted to hold him as soon as he came in the door! Mommy let me. I am big enough, you know. The first thing I did was give him an anaconda squeeze. Mommy said that was a little too rough, but I was just so excited! He is so handsome! Aidan kept kissing him and kissing him. Then Aidan started bringing his stuffed animals to come give Emery kisses. We are so happy to have our new little brother home. I asked Mommy and Daddy if we were going to keep him. Daddy asked me if I thought we should. I said, "Yes!" Mommy told me it isn't optional. Once someone is in your family, they're in- like it or not. I like it, though. I'm going to go give Emery more kisses and sing "You Are My Sunshine" again. - Imogene

Coming Home

Even with my slow start, I only stayed at the hospital for one extra day. I spent two days in the NICU and two days in a room with Mommy. I was very happy to leave the hospital. The nurses were nice to me, but I was very tired of being poked at. I weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. when I left the hospital. I went home in the same outfit Aidan and Imogene went home in! It was comfy. - Emery

Resting

Here I am getting some rest in the NICU. It isn't all as scary as it looks. In my left hand, I have an IV to give me glucose water and some antibiotics. They haven't gotten the results of my blood counts yet, but they went ahead and started me on the antibiotics just in case. The glucose water is so they can keep my blood sugar levels up, because they won't let me eat just yet. The little pink stickers are just the monitors that tell the nurses how fast my heart beats and how fast I am breathing. The contraption in my nose is a CPAP. It just keeps oxygen blowing into my nose so I can breathe easier. The tube in my mouth goes down into my tummy. The pressure of the oxygen blowing in my nose can also fill up my little tummy, so they have to put the tube in my mouth to give the air that gets in my tummy a way out.
You can see, I like holding onto my CPAP. I like holding onto anything I can get my little hands on. I don't pull, I just hold it. I have been resting well today. Hopefully I will be able to go stay with my Mommy soon. Be praying! - Emery

Welcome Emery Silas!

I'm here! I made my entrance into the world this morning at 4:46 am. I had really changed my mind about coming, but Mommy and Daddy told me it was no longer optional, so I had to give in.
I liked looking at Mommy. I was pretty wound up until they wrapped me up and let her hold me. I wish I could stay with her, but the quick delivery phase has got me resting in the NICU now while the doctor's and nurses watch me closely.
I am a very fiesty young man. I like being left alone, but they really don't allow for much of that around here. They just don't realize how independent I am already!
I'm a big boy! I weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was 19.25" long. My apgars were 6 and 8. I like holding things myself. Immediately after birth, I took the oxygen mask away from the nurse to hold it on my own. When they took away the oxygen, I held onto my umbilical cord clamp or my hands. I quickly learned to shut my mouth tight when the suction came near.
So, here I am world! Its been a busy day! Pray for me as I learn to camly breath without getting myself all worked up. They did a chest x-ray and some lab work, so I am hoping all of that comes back fine. The doctors will be watching me and will be letting Mommy & Daddy know when I will get to stay with them. Hopefully it will be soon! I'm going to rest now! - Emery

Swimming

We like swimming. I am getting very good at getting around the pool without anyone's help. Well, my arm floaties help me, but Mommy and Daddy don't! Aidan likes to wear the arm floaties and be by himself, too. But he doesn't really go anywhere. He tries. But he really just floats in one spot. I am on the move! Mommy was surprised by how brave I am! Swimming is lots of fun! It is time for bed, so I have to go! Enjoy the pictures of my swimming adventures! - Imogene