Sister had baby last night.

hooligans4

So far all is well with him. I got to see him late last night and he looks perfect just super tiny. 3lbs 15 oz.

He is breathing on his own so far. In the NICU in the incubator. Being fed through NG tube. Sister is going to pump tonight so he will start getting her milk. Hopefully that fattens him up quickly.

Thank you all for your t&p. She was able to keep him baking 5 extra days and the steroids seem to have done wonders.

My heart breaks for her that she has to leave him there but I'm greatful that he is as healthy as he is.

lcwed

I'm glad your nephew is doing so well and was able to bake an extra five days.  Will you guys get to see him much? It might help to someone around your sister.  I made the mistake of thinking I would be okay and found out the first 2 days were really hard and being by myself made it worse.  My mom stayed with me the 2nd day and it helped.  Good luck in the upcoming days.

kindershlitz

Good that he is doing well.  Congrats on your new nephew. It is great you are able to be there for support. 

Nikolie93

What great news that he's doing well! Positive thoughts will still be going her way

wannabmama23

Sending good thoughts! Glad he's doing well under the circumstances. Hope he continues to grow big and strong!

BeckyP005

Sending many positive thoughts and prayers that he continues to do well each passing day. Congrats on your nephew!

vh2014

Glad he is ok. Hopefully he'll just be a "feeder and a grower" (i think that's what they still call them when they are tiny but everything else is perfect). Awesome that she was able to keep him in for those 5 days! We are all cheering for him.

flyliceandcoffee

happy he's doing well and congrats aunty! 

boymamaco

Congratulations on being an aunty! Glad your sister gets to start pumping. If I could give any advice I'd stay to overpump and overstimulate in the beginning. She can start freezing right away and build up a supply which could be helpful later when she's able to bring home her LO. It will be against nurses directives but I kinda figured better an oversupply than undersupply. Anyway, that was totally unsolicted so I'll just leave with another Congrats! 

emsmama15

Congrats Auntie! So happy to hear he's doing so well!

wvarn

Congratulations Auntie. Glad he got those extra days and steroids.  Hope he gains weight fast. 

URMySunshine77

I'm glad that the baby and your sister are OK. Congratulations.

meredithcarole

That is really stressful, but I am glad he is doing well!

kelley72

NICU's are freaking amazing!  I'm so thrilled he seems to be doing well and hope your sister is loved on and passes that on to him!  Best wishes auntie!

WinoGrrl

Congrats Auntie! I'm glad he was able to wait a bit longer. Tons of T&P that he starts growing tons

sonpetitlapin

Congrats Auntie!!  I am so happy he is holding his own.  What a strong little guy!!  How is your sister doing with all it?

KirstenAlecia

T&P for your sister and Nephew. 

My brother was born that little and it was the same  thing.....he was breathing on his own....tiny but surprisingly well considering all. He is now 30 years old, tall, smart and has 3 kids of his own......a rough start is sometimes a rough start and nothing more!Prayers that will be the case!! hugs! 

Davie813

I'm glad he's doing well.  Congratulations!

northernkhaleesi

Glad that he's okay,and your sister can start pumping. Crossing my fingers that he's quick to grow and gain strength.

CML11

Congrats to you and your family! Hope he keeps getting stronger with mama's milk!

hooligans4

My sister was discharged today but went right back to the hospital after she got home. Baby is still doing well.
She couldn't wait to not be a patient so she could focus on the baby. She had so many questions that she hadn't asked. Now it's all about the baby. She will be able to do skin on skin when his umbilical iv gets taken out. I hope they can do that soon.
I'm hoping to get back to the hospital tomorrow.

Nikolie93

I'm glad to hear her still doing well. Sending positive thoughts for the skin on skin!

TripMomma

Congrats to your family! My biggest triplet was 3 lbs 15 oz, she was also the first one home at 26 days old. The first 7-10 days were rough for all three but after that they were just feeders/growers. I will be thinking good things!

Knottie4978096

Congrats new auntie!!! I'm sending wishes his way that he grows big fast and gets to go home to his family soon.

hooligans4

@TripMomma did any of the trips have to be on a vent. Nephew was intubated last night, he had pneumothorax. Dr said he is still doing well.
He hadn't been able to feed yet but nurses said they would start rubbing his lips with my sisters breast milk so he can start getting her antibodies.
All the nurses and drs seem to be awesome so far.

emsmama15

So sorry to hear this @hooligans4.  I know your question wasn't directed to me, but I wanted to let you know that being intubated is completely within the realm of normal for his gestation.  Especially with a pneumothorax.  Term babies with "pneumos" can sometimes get by without intubation, but preterms just don't have the chest wall musculature to deal with the collapsed lung AND breathe effectively.  Big hugs to you and your sister.  I'm sure that was a little overwhelming for her.  I'm so happy your little nephew's care team is awesome.  

hooligans4

Thank you for answering @Heath&Jas
I hate asking my sister a million questions because she is going through so much.
The dr. Said the vent he is on is the Mercedes of ventilators because it shoots out small puffs. The dad appreciated the reverence to cars.

I don't know what I would do without this amazing board. Thank you!!!!!

TripMomma

hooligans4 said:

@TripMomma did any of the trips have to be on a vent. Nephew was intubated last night, he had pneumothorax. Dr said he is still doing well. He hadn't been able to feed yet but nurses said they would start rubbing his lips with my sisters breast milk so he can start getting her antibodies. All the nurses and drs seem to be awesome so far.

I am so sorry to hear little man is having some trouble. I'm sure the medical staff are amazing and will get him going in the right direction.

The trio did not need more than room air CPAP, for 4 days. 

I am keeping him in my thoughts, please keep us posted.

wvarn

hooligans4 thinking about your little nephew this morning. Hoping just a little time on the vent to get the pneumo resolved is all he will need.  My thoughts are with your family. I hope he gets bigger and stronger every day. 

shannonm97

Congrats on becoming an aunt again. I hope he continues to grow stronger everyday. Thoughts are with you and your family.