Bryant Update - NICU visit 11.6.09

We left the NICU after Bryant's 6:00 p.m. feeding last night (11.5.09) and headed home.

Today, when we arrived Bryant's new nurse, Suzanne, said he did very well with his feedings. She said that Bryant had sucked down his 8:30 p.m. bottle in 23 mins. and his 2:30 a.m. bottle in 30 mins.

Bryant must consume 43 cc's (mL) per feeding. He is on an alternating schedule with tube feedings and bottle feedings to conserve his energy so he is able to finish his bottles.

Today, I had a 9:00 a.m. appt with a lactation nurse. I was able to breastfeed him and he ate 32 cc's (mL) in 10 minutes from one side. I was soooo proud of him. He was sleepy, but we were able to keep him alert enough to eat. The rest of the feeding was done through his feeding tube.

We saw another Dr. today that assessed Bryant's progress (his attending Dr. is Dr. Nichols) and because Bryant gained some weight (YEAH!!!) he now has to eat 50mL per feeding. So, to go home he must do that for two days

So...I wonder what happens if he gains more weight (a good thing) ??? Pretty sure those mLs will increase. Please pray that Bryant continues to make progress.

Here are a few pics from today. We were able to see his precious face without his feeding tube as they were going to put in a new one. The cool thing is that if he eats well on his own then they will leave it out.

Bryant pics

Here are some pictures of Bryant taken with the camera on my cell phone. I will add more from our actual camera if we can ever find the usb cord.

Please continue to pray for Bryant while in NICU.

Happy Halloween ...

We got a special treat for Halloween. Our sweet baby boy, Nicholas "Bryant" Gardner, was born at 4:05 p.m. He weighed 6 lbs 10 oz and is 20 inches long. Here are a few pictures from the past few days:

A Spanxy Baby Party ...

My wonderful friend and co worker, Michelle, threw me a Baby Party on Sept 25th which allowed my Spanx friends to celebrate Baby G's upcoming arrival. Michelle's mom, Maria, was kind enough to provide homemade Lasagna for us to enjoy among many other tasty delights. We had alot of fun! I am so thankful to all for their support throughout my pregnancy.

The gifts were all so amazing. I cannot wait to utilize all of the fun baby stuff!

Here are a few of the pictures from the party.

House updates ...

We have been in our house for two weeks now. It feels so nice to have everything unpacked and in its place. I was finally able to hang my hummingbird feeder. This was given to us a little over 3 years ago at one of our wedding showers. We had a hummingbird at our feeder a day after we hung it up. I think I now have three that come.

Check it out:




Also, we finally decided it was time to buy a lawn mower. Nick, has been very excited about this day because he has convinced himself that mowing the lawn is going to be fun. I think the truth finally came out when he told one of salesmen, "I'm kind of lazy, so I'm look'in for a self propel mower." I think it took him about an hour to cut the grass today, so we will see if it becomes a headache after a while.