SUNDAY
Wayne and I went up after church and Wayne got to hold and feed her for the first time!!!
She was eating just less than an ounce (30 cc) and she gobbled it up fast. Because the gastroschisis, they are very careful what she eats. They started her feedings at just 1 cc and raised it by 1 cc at each feeding every 3 hours, just to make sure her small tummy could handle the volume. She showed us she could handle it by pooping later. "Yeah for poop!" (as Tina says. lol)
Our friends, Jeff and Melissa Dickson came up for a visit. They got to hold her and we all got to sit and visit by her bedside for a bit (though there is a rule that only 2 people can be there at a time, the nurses bent the rules a little for us :) It was so nice to have them there.
One of the nurses, Dee, took it upon herself to make Kina some clothes she thought Wayne would like. Wayne told her it would look real nice on our dog:)
MONDAY
On Monday, I got to bathe her! I started with a hair wash. Don't you just love a good hair wash? Though it's been a while since I've had a good salon style hair wash, I tried to remember what I liked about it and do it on her little head. I used the little sponge with bristles and massaged her scalp with warm water and baby soap. It worked. She's just like her mommy - she LOVES a good hair wash.
The sponge bath didn't go over as well. She screamed the whole time.
We weighed her after her bath. They weigh her in grams and then convert to pounds. She was 5 lbs. 7 oz. We were very pleased.
After she was all washed and lotioned up and smelling absolutely BABY (there is no smell that compares), she cozied up in her jammies and was happy again.
Once she was clean and clothed she could eat. She takes after me in more ways than one, I guess - she has a great appetite!!
The OT/PT therapists checked her out and gave me the report. Her muscle tone, reflexes and alertness are all good. She also got her hearing checked - it's perfect. Woohoo!
TUESDAY
Car seat day! Before the doctors allow her to go home she has to show she can handle the car seat for at least an hour (the time it takes to travel to our house). We put her in and she took it like a champ!
(No, that is not an oversized carseat. She is just a very tiny baby) :)
Malia and my mom came up with me and Malia had fun in the Forever Young Zone. She got to participate in music time - I don't think I'm being bias or anything, but the way she shook her little bells and tamborine. . . I really think she may be gifted. lol
We made a little baby Kina doll for her to play with. It has a hospital gown, a bandage on it's tummy and a name bracelet on it's wrist. Malia played doctor - she had a hair cap and a stethoscope. First, she liked it. . .
Then she didn't. . .
Melba came by from work and got to hold Kina and spend some time there. (pics coming soon) It was a good day at the hospital.
21 comments:
That is so exciting! I just watched your husband make a TD and the announcers mentioned your little Kina! How exciting for you all. She sure is a little miracle baby! And so cute!!
Baby Kina looks SO GOOD and HEALTHY! What a trooper! Glad that things are going well for you all!
What a great week of progress for baby Kina! We are so excited you get to take her home soon. She is such a beautiful little baby. Also, congrats to Wayne on his touchdown in the big win against UCLA! Go Cougars! Love you guys!
how exciting! we're soooo happy for you guys. call if you need anything. love you guys!
Hooray! What a blessing to get her home earlier than expected. She's so pretty. Can't wait to meet her. You could probably easily trick me into bringing you guys dinner again...
Hey! I got to see Wayne ("Train" as my dad and bros call him) yesterday and tell him how STOKED I was that he got a TD!!! (yes, everyone in the stands was staring at me because everyone was pretty chill all around me, but when he scored I was standing up cheering and screaming and freaking out!! it was soooo awesome! and THEN, when i saw him after he told me little baby girl's comin home! how wonderful! words just can't describe such events... she obviously has angels looking over her... she's gorgeous and hopefully now things will get back to normal over at your house! luv ya and talk to you soon...
Congrats on the early welcome home for Kina! She truly is a miracle baby. Let us know if you need ANYTHING!
what a great week and with Wayne TD...Mary, she is looking great! How exciting that she is coming home!!! We are so happy for you guys.
p.s Yes, I am cutting back because I have nothing else to blog about :)
girl, you can take whatever you want from my stuff!! i wanted to make sure you saw it that's why all of it was up there!! i'm stoked for you guys and for wayne- how wonderful of a game and weekend...
Congratulations Wayne!! I hope things go well with your ohana! Take care!
Aloha,
Aubs
P.S. The UCLA game was awesome! Nice touchdown!!
MARY!!!!!!Can I just tell you how many millions of times I have thought about you in the last 10 years!!!You are still and always will be one of my favorite people on the planet!!! Congratulations on such a beautiful, sweet baby! I am so happy for you, your girls are both gorgeous! Next time I come to Utah I must see you!!! Love you Mary!
We are so excited for you guys! You finally get to have your little family at home. Kina and Malia look like they're doing good. We want to come visit when things have settled down. Take care! We love you! PS: Wayne, great touchdown! Mark thought it was funny when you went to shake the UCLA guy's hand in the endzone.
Congrats on having little Kina home! She is so beautiful! I heard Wayne's name lots while I was listening to the game and doing housework on Saturday. Way to go COUGARS! ha, ha!
I've finally read your latest blogs and your baby looks so beautiful. Both of your girls are! I'm so glad that everything is going so well. What a wonderful blessing for you guys! Oh hey, I think I know Julie and Chris Folau. They were in Tonga during my senior year. Don't know if they remember me but if you could say Hi to them for me that'd be great.
Yeah I am so excited she is home. You guys honestly have the cutest babies I have ever seen!! We love you guys!!
that's awesome, mare. i'm so relieved that she is healthy and well. can't wait for her to come and visit!! i'm actually surprised at how well the scar looks. she looks like a big healthy strong baby already! congrats to y'all.
hey guys- i wanted to let you know i posted wayne's interview with total blue sports today- later!
Hey Mary,
Glad to see that baby is out and doing well. Thats so exciting. I love reading your blogs and updates with you baby. TTYL Tupu P.s. they should let us know when someone comments cause I just read the one you wrote on mine lol
Your girls are so cute:) Add me TTYL Tupu
Hey Latu family! This is the Collies! We are SO HAPPY FOR you all that Kina came home! She is sooooooo beautiful! WOW! I found your blog on Tina Reid's blog--hope you don't mind! Keep in touch! Emmalee and Zac
hi mary! i was on the pane'es blog and saw your name. i served with pane'e in the same mission and district at one point. what a small world. anyway, i wanted to say congratulations to you n your hubby. i've just been reading and I'm overwhelmed at the great blessings you've received. your daughters are sooooooo pretty and Kina is so strong. please kiss the babies for me. oh and please please please send my love to your parents, brothers, and especially to my dear friend tali. hope she's doing good. i love you guys.
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