So the transfusion went well. His blood work came back this afternoon and his levels are UP He's now red/pink instead of pale like he was before. He's still on the nasal oxygen , but the nurse's seem to think he'll be off of it in a few days. We did get some good news last night. HE HIT 2 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!! Im not sure how much he weighs tonight though, the nurse he has wasnt going to weigh him till midnight ! Most of the nurses do it when we are there..oh well gives me more things to type about later. Thanks everyone for your kind post, was an emotional night, but it got better my Dad came to be with us while we waited and that helped. Though today I slept ALOT! lol... Might as well sleep now because when he's home I doubt I'll be sleeping then!!
Side note: We went to Wallie World tonight and bought him some really cute Preemie clothes, they said he can start wearing clothes when he hits about 3 lbs...so only 15 more oz to go Can't wait to post pics of him in clothes!
He is doing fantastically well. Please don't be down about him needing a blood transfusion. I remember what it was like those first few days not really knowing what to expect and I certainly remember Charlotte's first blood transfusion and how upset I was. She went on to have in excess of 10 blood transfusions but look at her now. If they need a top up then no big deal and if it makes them feel better then all the better.
Your little boy is doing brilliantly for such a low weight. He isnt on a ventilator or CPAP. He just needs a small amount of oxygen so thats fantastic. Remember, he won't be home with you yet so it is better he has the extra oxygen to make him grow bigger and get home to you earlier. Charlotte was on oxygen until 38 weeks and we were fully expecting her to come home on oxygen but she made if off just in time.
Keep your chin up and enjoy being a mum to an amazing little boy.
Very glad to hear the transfusion went so well... He sounds like a very strong little boy - and only 1lb to grow until you get to dress him up in little clothes - that's great!
Aww hun he sounds like a great little fighter. Now that he's at 2lbs and putting on weight it should only go up from here!
I would be very proud if I were you that Noah is already practically breathing on his own. He just needs a little bit of help right now.
I know it can be upsetting but just remember that it's all for the best and it's helping him to get stronger. Each day in the NICU is like a suprise though. Sometimes good sometimes bad. And it's absolutely OK to feel the way you feel. You are not alone Just continue to take care of yourself and get lots of rest.
Are you pumping milk? If so how is that going for you?
Don't forget to take tonnes of pictures and write down everything that happens. He will be much bigger before you know it. They grow very quickly
I remember too the first time I saw Angelynn is clothes. I cried They didn't even tell me she was ready for clothes. I just came in and she was in a cute little outfit. That was a special day and after that my mom and I started to make lots for her. Babies R Us have some adorable preemie sleepers that Noah can wear right away. Angelynn has almost outgrown hers already!! The Bay also has a big selection of preemie clothes.
Well keep us updated and keep posting pics it's great to see the progress
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He's now red/pink instead of pale like he was before. He's still on the nasal oxygen , but the nurse's seem to think he'll be off of it in a few days. We did get some good news last night. HE HIT 2 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Im not sure how much he weighs tonight though, the nurse he has wasnt going to weigh him till midnight 
! Most of the nurses do it when we are there..oh well gives me more things to type about later. Thanks everyone for your kind post, was an emotional night, but it got better my Dad came to be with us while we waited and that helped. Though today I slept ALOT! lol... Might as well sleep now because when he's home I doubt I'll be sleeping then!! 
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