Today was an emotional day for us all. Today we said farewell to grandma and grandad Jackson as they commenced their long journey home. We have loved having them around, although we didn't get to see that much of them being in Westmead and all, it was just nice to have them here pottering about the place. We are hoping we will see them again sooner rather than later. I'm sure the security guards on the Harbour Bridge walk will be wondering where they are in a day or two..
Today little man weighed in at 1505 grams, so can now move on to three hourly feeds. He is now having 30 mls three hourly...I thought this might be a bit much for him with his previous tummy problems, but he has been digesting it well and crying for food around feeding time.
Doctor Martin is keen to get the ball rolling with Jensen and has lowered his Optiflow pressures to 5 today, with a plan for 4 tomorrow in order to ween him off it all together. He is also keen to increase the breastfeed to two a day. This is not included as a feed as for now he is only getting a drop here and there before exhausting himself. The oil seems to be working well and keeping things flowing nicely into his nappy, so much so that daddy had a little gag during cares.
Yesterday I plucked up the courage to ask the Nursing Unit Manager and Nursing Coordinator if we could break some rules and allow a little cuddle with grandma and grandad before they set off to the homeland. Turns out I shouldn't have worried so much, as they are aware of our situation and were more than happy to allow for this, as long as regular hygiene protocol was undertaken (you can be sure of that when mummy is around). So this morning, before heading to the airport lovely cuddles were had by all. A very special moment.
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