Day 4:
I can see you growing stronger with every breath, Dear Conor. The UV lights have helped you so much and what little jaundice you had is dissipating in front of my eyes. Your veins are rich and full of blood, though still fragile, and so sudden movement disrupts your IV, so the Doctor's thought it best to move it from your arms or legs to your head... It's an odd thing - to see an IV in my Son's head. Caught me by surprise a bit... But the nurses explained it's not uncommon and that in fact you've responded well to this placement. Playfully they call it your "party hat", as the IV is taped in a manner the likes of a white triangle hat on top of your head.
Most impressively you've begun to eat - a LOT. Looks like your as determined to get that blasted IV out of your head as we are. Every other feeding sees an increase in volume from the bottle, and a decrease of fluids from the IV. Within a few days you'll be free of it and with any luck, you'll be eating from Mommy's breast! Gotta fatten you up, buddy.
We met our NICU neighbor today. Her name is Beth and she's a patent lawyer from Balston, VA. Beth had twins some 3 weeks ago. She was only pregnant with Little Jack and Olivia for 28 weeks. They're so little, Conor. You look like a very big boy in comparison. We'll certainly be saying our prayers for Little Jack and Olivia, their Mom, and of course you... My big boy.
I love you, buddy.
-Dad
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