Nesting

My father-in-law made this very nice cradle before Gerald was born. Gerald used this too when he was a baby and now it is prepared for Kathlyn. I made the pillow and the two side rolls. Thanks a lot to Dad for making such a nice cradle.

Gerald missed Mommy so much! He hug me so tight. I was gone for the whole day today

Worried look! WHere have you been?

Gerald in mommy's arms.

I don't know if every pregnant woman had gone to a nesting stage. When I was pregnant with Gerald two weeks before he was born I felt that I really have to clean the whole house. I was 37 weeks when I felt I got all the energy to do everything in the house. So, today when I found out the nurse Maryrose is our nurse, I told her that I needed to go home and finished cleaning. She was happy to know that I want to go home and get some rest too. When I left Gerald was asleep and he didn't wake up until 11 am. I took the bus today because Ralph was at work and he has the car. Much to my surprised that bus fare increased. I should say doubled. I only have $1.25 in my pocket. And that amount would only take you one route. I need to have $2.50 to get the whole day pass. It was very annoying because that it the only coins that I have. I ended up walking for a mile to get to my house. Well, I think its good for me as a exercise:). Anyway, I was home at 10 until 7:30pm. I constantly calling my nurse to get an update about Gerald and she said he was fine and keep playing. When I was at home I did a lot of cleaning and making some baby stuffs. One of those is the pillow and the two side rolls that I have in the first picture. I been nesting since last week and I don't know why. I hope this is normal.
Anyway, when we can back here at the hospital Gerald was asleep. When he woke up, I held him and he hugs me so tight and don't want to cut lose. I felt that he misses us a lot. My husband and I were alternating holding until 11 pm.
So far, he looks really good and happier. Praises to our God!

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HLHS Heart Miracle: Temperature Spikes Again!

HLHS Heart Miracle: Temperature Spikes Again!

Temperature Spikes Again!

He likes playing cards and throwing it on the floor.

playing cards

Day 39.
I thought our rough days are over. We were informed that Gerald will be going home on Monday. I was a little surprised when they told me that, but I said "OKAY". I don't know why I just have a feeling that he was not there yet to go home. Maybe because of his muscle tone was not as good as it was before we came over here. Plus he hasn't been walking yet. Then, yesterday morning his temperature spikes again to 102 F. I guess this is not as rough as the other weeks.

Yesterday, I played cards with him after my short nap. I was lying on my bed when the physical and occupational therapist came by and worked with Gerald. I was too exhausted that I couldn't even open my eyes when I was talking to them. The two therapist was very nice to say, " that's okay mother you just go ahead and sleep we got him". After that word, I was out again. I woke up 4pm and Gerald was just coughing and had a 101 temperature. This is what I was afraid of. Even though he was not feeling so well he managed to play with me with his ABC cards. I sat him on the blue foam chair ( the nurse warned me not to lift him, but I still did because I need to change his bed sheet). When I gave him the first card, I saw him chuckled and giggled so hard that I thought he was having a seizure. But when he raised his head with a great big smile of his face, I was relieved. After he was done sitting on that blue chair, I asked him to help himself to get up, since his feet were on the bed. I was surprised that he understood what I asked him to do. He stood up on the bed with my help of course, he is still wobbly after a month of lying on the bed. With him standing on the bed it was easier for me to put him back on his bed. He was quite happy and playful after all.

Since Gerald had the infection the doctor ordered a blood and urine culture. I just asked the nurse about the result of that culture for 12 hours period and it came back negative, so that is great! Also, they did another blood culture this morning again. It may take us another week her at the hospital. Gerald like the 49 days stays in the hospital. His first and second surgeries were all 49 day. I don't know why but this number sounds good to him.

Today, his lungs sounds pretty coarse. I can tell because I can hear it without using the stethoscope. He wakes up when someone messes him around, but he stayed calm until they draw blood from his wrist ( for blood culture).

We will be here for another week according to the doctor last night. I feel more comfortable with that. Also, they have to teach me how to give a shot on him. He is getting shots couple times a day for his blood thinner( levanox shot) and injecting vacomycin (antibiotics) in his broviac IV.

God is still there and listening to our prayers, so lets keep praying for him. Thanks a lot!