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[LuzyC 0]

Joshua opening his eyes some. You can see the left side of his head is misshapen from the vacuum. It suppose to return to normal after a few days.

Awwwww..so sweet and so cute video !!! :luv:

[Amby 490]

such a cute video!!!

[tmma 467]

Congratulations!!!

What a sweet baby !!!!

Thanks for sharing the videos!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Update:

Joshua will be staying in the hospital for at least 2 or 3 more days...until they think he is doing better. I had a bit of a clash with the NICU nurse today when I asked her if Jinky can come to feed Joshua every two hours if he'll nurse after she told me that he is not getting enough fluids. She first said that we need to put him on a schedule (every 3 hours) or Jinky's life would be miserable. Everything I've learned about breastfeeding is that breastfed babies don't need to be on any rigid schedule...for one the milk digests much quicker and the baby will form it's own schedule. She offered to let me talk to the Pediatrician who was there...and thankfully the doctor was agreeable to allowing Jinky to feed the baby as often as she wishes.

I really had to hold my temper...the whole situation of having him in the ICU is understandable, but they are not very supportive, let alone encouraging the mother to spend time with the baby. Also we seem to get conflicting stories - Jinky was excited because she was told this morning that they may let Joshua stay with her in her room tonight, but the nurse I spoke with said he'll be staying in NICU until he is released from the hospital, but they are considering releasing Jinky while keeping him longer. The whole thing stinks to high heaven! Why on earth would they want to do anything to keep the mother from being with the baby as much as possible.

[Mags 112]

Beds, Steven. Jinky is taking up a bed when she could, in reality, be at home now. It happens a lot that babies stay in hospital longer than Mum.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Hang in there Steven. This will all be a distant memory someday.

[almaty 19]

i agree with brother rich, this too will pass..and soon joshua be home with his family,,, having worked in a hospital for 7 plus years, there is allot of flokd that work there that lack empathy

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Oh brother - those peepz are indeed a tad insensitive.

Good thing is you managed NOT to be an azz and embarrass sister jinky and job.

I am so happy for you folks, and looking desperately for the piece of paper where I wrote your cell phone

Love you all 4, Len & Bren.

[rebeccajo 14]

Update:

Joshua will be staying in the hospital for at least 2 or 3 more days...until they think he is doing better. I had a bit of a clash with the NICU nurse today when I asked her if Jinky can come to feed Joshua every two hours if he'll nurse after she told me that he is not getting enough fluids. She first said that we need to put him on a schedule (every 3 hours) or Jinky's life would be miserable. Everything I've learned about breastfeeding is that breastfed babies don't need to be on any rigid schedule...for one the milk digests much quicker and the baby will form it's own schedule. She offered to let me talk to the Pediatrician who was there...and thankfully the doctor was agreeable to allowing Jinky to feed the baby as often as she wishes.

I really had to hold my temper...the whole situation of having him in the ICU is understandable, but they are not very supportive, let alone encouraging the mother to spend time with the baby. Also we seem to get conflicting stories - Jinky was excited because she was told this morning that they may let Joshua stay with her in her room tonight, but the nurse I spoke with said he'll be staying in NICU until he is released from the hospital, but they are considering releasing Jinky while keeping him longer. The whole thing stinks to high heaven! Why on earth would they want to do anything to keep the mother from being with the baby as much as possible.

Because right now he needs to be looked after by someone other than mom.

Steven, you know me. I love kids. But I don't believe MOM is always the number one source of comfort, care, and especially not the number one source of nutrition.

If you are worried about bonding - don't be. He knows who his mother is. And she's more to him than a meal. I never breast fed my son. We could not have been closer.

The hospital is watching Joshua closely because they feel they need to - not to disrupt your family or to upset you. Do monitor what they are doing, but don't do it from the standpoint of Joshua's short term needs. Evaluate and understand the bigger picture.

[sara535 15]

Steven I am sorry to hear you've hit a rough patch but your boy is lovely and everything will be ok. Much love and peace and CONGRAAAAAAATULATIONS to you and Jinky and Job!

[Marilyn. 340]

when our Noah was in the NICU they let us see him whenever we wanted day or night... it sucks that your hospital doesn't seem to want to encourage that with you guys....

congrats on your baby boy (F)

[Mags 112]

Update:

Joshua will be staying in the hospital for at least 2 or 3 more days...until they think he is doing better. I had a bit of a clash with the NICU nurse today when I asked her if Jinky can come to feed Joshua every two hours if he'll nurse after she told me that he is not getting enough fluids. She first said that we need to put him on a schedule (every 3 hours) or Jinky's life would be miserable. Everything I've learned about breastfeeding is that breastfed babies don't need to be on any rigid schedule...for one the milk digests much quicker and the baby will form it's own schedule. She offered to let me talk to the Pediatrician who was there...and thankfully the doctor was agreeable to allowing Jinky to feed the baby as often as she wishes.

I really had to hold my temper...the whole situation of having him in the ICU is understandable, but they are not very supportive, let alone encouraging the mother to spend time with the baby. Also we seem to get conflicting stories - Jinky was excited because she was told this morning that they may let Joshua stay with her in her room tonight, but the nurse I spoke with said he'll be staying in NICU until he is released from the hospital, but they are considering releasing Jinky while keeping him longer. The whole thing stinks to high heaven! Why on earth would they want to do anything to keep the mother from being with the baby as much as possible.

Because right now he needs to be looked after by someone other than mom.

Steven, you know me. I love kids. But I don't believe MOM is always the number one source of comfort, care, and especially not the number one source of nutrition.

If you are worried about bonding - don't be. He knows who his mother is. And she's more to him than a meal. I never breast fed my son. We could not have been closer.

The hospital is watching Joshua closely because they feel they need to - not to disrupt your family or to upset you. Do monitor what they are doing, but don't do it from the standpoint of Joshua's short term needs. Evaluate and understand the bigger picture.

Absolutely, Becca.

The nurse may seem abrupt and rather "to the point" but she is actually thinking of Joshua in the long term, and getting him into a routine is actually a really good idea, imo.

Babies are hard work, it ain't easy at all. If he gets into the feeding routine now it could save you a lot of trouble in the future.

[SteveLaura 0]

Cool photos and videos! Congratulations to you all. All the best, Steve & Laura.

[~*Maria*~ 1]

Awww he's adoreable!! Congratulations Steven & Jinky :dance:

[JenT 0]

A mother who is breastfeeding will only produce milk according to the baby's demand... nursing him frequently in the hospital will ensure that she will have enough milk for him once you get home.... if he's not getting enough at the moment because of his own difficulty nursing and needs a formual supplement, then I would encourage Jinky to pump in between feedings to increase her supply.

She should be nursing according to his demand right now... there'll be plenty of time to space out feedings as he gets older and stronger.

Been there, done that.