I wasn't feeling very well today, so I didn't get to see you much, but I did get to hold you for just a few minutes. You weren't very happy when I got down to visit you because you were having problems with your IV. It had come out of your hand and your poor little arm was all red and puffy.
They tried and tried to find another vein that would work, but they couldn't find one, so they had to do a special procedure to put a line in through your belly. They told me that depending on how the procedure went (if they couldn't place the line where they wanted to), we might not be able to hold you for a few days. That made me sad, but I know it's important for you to get the nutrients you need.
I met with a lactation specialist today. She said breastfeeding is completely different with preemies than with regular newborns. I will need to get a hospital grade pump so I can work on getting you what you need. I really wasn't able to get any milk today... hope that it doesn't take too long for it to come in!
You got to meet a few more people today... your daddy was able to show you off to your Grandma and Grandpa Hudson and your Aunt Rachel and Uncle BJ. Your sister wants to meet you but she's been a little sick, so that will have to wait. Hopefully she'll get to meet you soon! Today was her birthday - she opened all her presents in the waiting room in the hospital!
Love,
Mom
Oh, look at all that darling hair! He looks like his lungs are working just fine :). I wouldn't be a happy camper after all those sticks either. What a trooper. Keep it up, Tyler!
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