Cuddle day!

I walked in to Jensen's room this morning to hear the nurses unaware say "but daddy is playing golf today". I startled them by saying 'yes he is'. Then the realisation hit...."am I getting cuddles today??". The answer was yes!! Still to be cleared with the doctors upon morning rounds so I didn't get my hopes up too soon, as that carrot has been dangled in this donkey's face a few times now. Nurses ask Doc, Doc says yes!, Phil was at golf....damn it! Text daddy....what's the earliest I can pick you up?? No post round beers today, quick shower and back for cuddles, Jensen's was moving house today.

So as previously mentioned the crib needs to be changed, cleaned etc after an amount of time. Each nurse has different perspectives on things and last week's 'no we don't do that anymore' has become a 'yes we are changing his crib today'. No real changes in accommodation for the little fella, just moving from a Mercedes to a Holden essentially. The only thing this crib doesn't have is a movable lid, and now, as Jensen is no longer the smallest chap in ICU, this humidicrib is now free for the fresh little ones.

We couldn't get back to the hospital quick enough....One day short of 4 weeks is a long time to wait to hold your first born little baby....mummys always get to go first, but it will be daddy's turn next. Only one cuddle per day is allowed and only with one person, and during this time the nurses like it to be mummy, daddy and baby time. Plus they are conscious of visitors breathing and getting too close to the little ones. The cuddles last for up to 3 hours depending on baby, and whether mummy's bladder, back and boobs last that long. Today's cuddle was around 2 1/2 hours....and gosh it flew by! I could have kept going, and Jensen seemed very content snuggled amongst my big milky airbags. The cuddles need to be substantial as it is quite a process to get them out, especially with all the tubes and tangles Jensen has. He responded very well and hopefully that means this can become a regular occurrence.. I can still smell his little scent and not sure I want to wash it off. I've kept the muslin wrapped over him during cuddles to remind me of his scent and help promote my milk production. Phil had a little sniff and a few little kisses and hand holds during snuggle time, and can't wait for his turn!

In other good news, the little chap weighed in at 977g...almost a kilogram! His head circumference has also gone from 22.7 to 23.8cms, and his tummy has returned to normal...just a little fluid around his neck and groin.

A little mirror used to see his face during cuddles

There are a million others but these should keep you satisfied until next time. What a fabulous little day we've all had..oh yes, and Phil came 6th at golf :)

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