Austin had his 7 week check up at the doctor last Friday. He did very well! He now weighs 10 pounds 5 ounces and measures 22 inches long. He showed the doctor how he can hold his head up so well. At the end, he had 2 shots, and he did great with them. He cried at first and stuck his lip out, but once I picked him up, he was fine. It was wonderful being able to pick him up and comfort him since I never could do that with Jackson. All my friends warned me that I would cry more than he would. After all we went through with Jackson-ventilators, IV's, chest tubes, an open chest, etc., two little shots in the leg didn't seem so bad. I did tear up though. No one likes to see their child in pain. I was worried how the shots would affect him, but he just slept more than usual the rest of the day.
We have the absolute best pediatrician ever. She has become a part of our family. She is definitely a gift from God. She was there for us before the boys were born-already being supportive. She came to the hospital to visit Jackson about as often as we did. She even kept up with his care daily through the computer. It was so comforting to be able to ask her to explain things the doctors told us. When the doctors came to us to start thinking about withdrawing care for Jackson, she was the second person I thought to call besides family. The first was the priest from our church. I wanted the pediatrician there to guide us in our decision. She dropped everything and came right over and stayed 6 hours at the hospital with us. She even held the bowl of water for Jackson's baptism. The next day, she rearranged her patient schedule with only 15 minutes notice to attend what would be the final care meeting with all of Jackson's ICU doctors. She came to the house after she heard he had passed away. She always told us that in her training she learned that every patient in the ICU needs a pediatrician. I do not know what we would have done without her to explain procedures and medical terms, be the liaison between us and the medical staff, and just to be supportive of us. We learned Friday that Jackson was the first patient she has lost. We had an incredible talk with her after Austin's appointment. We both really opened up to her about all the emotions we are going through. I truly believe that God lead us to her knowing that she would be a source of support during this trying time. We are so blessed to have her in our lives, and I hope others have the same dedication from their children's doctors.
Austin got to meet my grandmother yesterday! The pediatrician wanted me to wait until he was a little bit older and had some shots. My grandmother is 94 and lived alone, at home until a couple of weeks before the babies were born. She is now in a nursing home and doing really well. She was so excited when she met Austin. She wheeled right over to the carrier and started talking to him and introducing herself. I wish I had brought the video camera. She kept commenting on how beautiful he was and how pretty his head and ears were! She was so proud of him and wanted to show him off to all her nurses and caregivers. I got some great pictures of her holding him.
We are having some professional pictures made of Austin today. Mom bought him the cutest bubble with trains on it and gown with airplanes on it. Hope he cooperates. He is sleeping right now, so I am hoping he will be happy for the session this afternoon!
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