Boy - what a difference it is to Sam to have the IV and antibiotics off. He went to the breast much more easily and no longer bonks himself on the head with the club they attcached to his right hand.
Tonight Christine and I left the hospital for dinner at PF Changs. It was a nice to take a break from the hospital, although we constantly watched the clock to make sure we could make it back for our 8 o'clock Peanut feeding date. He seems to be able to latch the first time without issues, but the second time seems a challenge.
We hope that his biliruben level is normal by morning so we can take him home. Our biggest challenge right now is managing the 3 hr cycle of feeding Peanut (30 minutes for changing diapers and dealing with ICU stuff, 30 minutes for the feeding, 15 for cleanup, and then 1.5 hours for parent maintenance (sleep, food, shower, errands, travel time)). I have been told how tough it is to take care of newborns at home, but being in the hospital makes it even tougher.
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