This is a big deal! Terran can’t start his feeding program with Mama’s breastmilk until he checks a few boxes – one of which is a poop. Unfortunately, this poop was meconium and therefore probably came from the lower part of the intestines so it doesn’t “count”. Well I’m still excited about it. Terran’s checklist …
It was so nice staying in our own house last night, not to mention seeing Moxie dog finally! (Thank you, Nana for taking care of her.) She’s happy to be home but sad Terran isn’t with us. Moxie’s roll as Big Sister will have to wait a little longer… After a year and a half …
It was so hard watching him on that.. The doctors wanted to control his breathing after surgery because he was still riding the anesthesia which can encourage poor (or no) breathing. Since they couldn’t force air into him without risking blowing the surgical stitching, they kept him on the ventilator for longer – cautious that …
6:10am: Terran Mercury Stambaugh Smith is born! He comes out crying and Mom, Dad, and Grammy are ecstatic!! The care team is quick to relieve his swollen belly by helping him to the care bed where he immediately expels a good amount of bile before the nurses suction another cup out of him. Terran is …
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