Wiggling is fun

Kenji was in his swing unstrapped and I was on the phone with my mom. He was swinging away and he slowly wiggled down. I looked at him and was baby talking to him and caught some smiles! Aaaaahhhh...he melts my heart! He probably thought it was so fun. Then he cried when I fixed him upright. He's such a naughty butt already.

Lazy Day

Raining and gloomy...perfect day to lounge around and relax and snuggle.

1 week home

Kenji has been home for a week today.  He already seems to have grown a bit to me already in such a little time.  It still feels like a dream having him home.  

Loving his silliness(he got that from daddy).  

I was informed by his day nurse that he smiled at her today.  He's also bringing his hands together more these days.  PT/OT is paying off! 

Picture Perfect

We're due for a family photo.

Nap in...Nap out...

Kenji napped all day long in and out.  He'll nap for a few hours then wakes up screaming his head off and as soon as you hold and rock him...he falls back asleep.  I need to find a way to make him wake up happily...LOL

Quick snap before lay down to take a nap with my handsome.

He doesn't look too happy...he just finished crying after waking up from his nap.

DH is so silly.  He stared at Kenji for a few seconds and said to me, "We made such a beautiful baby."  Yes, I admit, he's one beautiful miracle!

Joy Rides

Kenji had 2 Dr visits today.  He seems to enjoy the car rides very much.  He falls fast asleep each time we're on the road and he squirms when the car stops.  He was pretty good most of the day.  The only times when I had a hard time with him was during a diaper change or a pouch change.  His pouched was changed about 3 times today.  I think it's not staying on longer than a few hours because we're constantly holding him and moving him around.  So, we're going to try not to hold him as much and see if it'll stay on a bit longer than a few hours.

Kenji smiled when he woke up from his joy ride to the Dr's offices.

 He was not so happy a few minutes earlier during his diaper change.

Rough Start

I was busy running around today so no pictures of pumpkin.  Daddy was with Kenji most of the day.  Looks like he doesn't have a handle on things yet.  He called me panicked because Kenji's bag was leaking.  Tsk tsk.  So I rushed home from the grocery store to change him and yes, I taught daddy how to too.  Kenji's bag was changed 3x today total.  He also had labs done.  He was pretty worn out from all that fiasco so he slept most of the day and evening...about 4-6 hours straight!  

Cranky Butt

It was a good but crazy day.  The day nurse today was not familiar with the TPN pump he was on...so Mommy to the rescue.  We helped each other out and did what we could.  We did everything right except we forgot to put the back flow on so blood started to back up into his lines. I had to call the Clinical Manager to come out and see what we did wrong.  

Kenji takes naps throughout the day but if for any reason he is awaken before he wakes up by himself...he's a BUTT!  He gets really cranky and you won't hear the end of it from him till you put him to sleep again.  LOL So much attitude!

 

We watched Aladdin.

I decided to cover his hands with socks to prevent any further scratching.

Just woke up from nap.

Nighty with daddy.

The Good, Mad and Bad

Today was a good day.  Despite all the fussing Kenji made.  He wanted to cuddle with someone, anyone non stop.  His bag came off this morning and I changed it all by myself with no help!  Yay me!  There's not much that Kenji needs so things are pretty chilled.  Although, let me stress again...HE LOVES TO BE ROTTEN.  LOL  And his auntie is helping him be a pro at it!  But it's all ok...Kenji's THE boss! 

The Good, Mad and Bad...

First Day Home

Last night was Kenji's first night home.  It doesn't look like he notices a change in atmosphere at all.  He sleeps like usual...fusses like always...when he wants to be held or wants his the green paci.  That's a good thing then!  I was afraid he might feel awkward and lonely without all them monitors beeping and without all those attention from all the beautiful nurses.  I gave him his first bath at home with the help of his private nurse then we cuddled for a bit.  I must say...he knows that he's home...exactly where he needs to be.  He fell asleep in my arms.  It must of been about 3am when I took him back to his room.  Here are some pictures of Kenji and the Green Paci!

See those beads?  Those are his Beads of Courage from the NICU.  I used a few to make a "necklace" for the green paci.  I hope he like it.

I hope to keep up with this blog by posting a POTD everyday.  I love sharing my reasons of joy...and Kenji is #1.