Day 27: April 13, 2012

4 weeks down! This week has been a long one! It started off with a trip to the Dr. for Daddy. He had been sick for a week and wasn't getting any better plus he hadn't been able to see Kailyn. Turns out he had double ear infections and an upper respiratory infection. So, after a steroid shot, antibiotics and a decongestant he finally started feeling better! Mommy worked Mon-Thurs and averaged about 3-4 hours of sleep a day...but wouldn't give up time with her baby girl for sleep! Kailyn has continued to do great, gaining weight like crazy! Daddy said after not seeing her for almost a week that she looked like a different baby! She is still having a few episodes where her heart rate drops and a few spells of apnea but they are getting fewer and farther between! She is quite a little acrobat already and scoots around her bed all the time! Her nurse sent the pic below where she had turned over and flipped sideways! Wednesday night we got news that they had lifted the restrictions for kids and Jake could see his baby sister! We had to schedule the visit thru the child life specialist so and set the time for 3:45 on Friday! We were all so excited that they day had finally come! I'm sure Jake was worthless at school that day! When we got to the hospital he was so cute scrubbing his hands and putting on his gown. When he saw Kailyn the look on his face was priceless! He couldn't believe how little she was, we told him she was a lot bigger now than she was! We got a few pictures together..and although I was on the verge I didn't cry! Was great to have us all together even if it were for just 20 minutes. After our visit we went on a hunt for some things for the nursery at some antique stores and then Jake went to hang out with his dad at the lake. Daddy and I went back to feed Kailyn and tuck her in bed. While we were there the neonatologist came by and knocked us off our chairs! He said they would start feeding her in the next few days and she should be home in 10-14 days!!!! We were sure it would be another month! But as she has all along she thinks she's bigger than she is! We are beside ourselves and can't wait to have her home!