Kayden changed and progressed alot during his stay in SCN. His weight increased daily and showed a good sign of reaching 2kg mark soon. His milk intake doubled every couple days too.. Doctor commented he's growing very well, believed he could discharge soon. He had his drip and steroids stopped by the 10th day in SCN.
I went to visit him every 2 days, not only to deliver the expressed breastmilk, but also to carry him. I missed him so much while having confinement at home.. Several ocassions, while scolding my elder son, I would get emotional and tears dropped.. Or even over little insensitive things, I would start crying, thinking of Kayden sleeping and eating alone in SCN, without me, his dad and brother around to pamper him. Whenever I missed him, I would go through every photos and videos taken earlier and wishing he could come home earlier.. I will thank GOD for letting him to come to this world safe and sound.
After he's stable without the help of drips, I tried to latch him on. It worked after the 1st trial. He's really a "heavy drinker". The nurse joked he could scream till the ceiling gonna collapse when he's hungry even it's not time for his milk. As days go by, he's getting more active and could respond to us whenever we visit him. He would try to open his eyes whenever we call him "Didi". That's what I always call him since he's inside my tummy.
Just a few days before Chinese New Year, hubby and I went to visit him. We asked the nurse if he could come home by CNY. The answer was NO, as he was a premature baby, no matter what, he had to be at least 2kgs and with good health before he could discharge.. Kinda disappointed knowing he couldn't spend his first CNY with us at home. But it's alright, we would accompany him at the hospital.
He gained around 70gm every 2 days.. By 10th Feb, he's already 1.8kg+. That showed he would be going home real soon! On 11th Feb's morning, the nurse really called. She said that Kayden ready for home...
Though my wound hadn't recover and was told not to exert pressure for at least 2mths. But the excitement and happiness to know Kayden is coming home let me forgo the thought of pain. I got his bed ready by myself while hubby went to fetch Kieron off school. My parents accompanied me to fetch Kayden home around 3pm+. The nurse said actually Kayden haven't meet the 2kg limit. But doctor came to examine him, he's already 1.9kg+ and his health condition permits him to go home. That's great news! He managed to come home faster and earlier than many premature babies who are born earlier than him. That showed he's really showing good progress.
Thanks to many friends of mine, they showed true concern for him. They would call or sms me asking how's he progressing every now and then.. Thanks to their encouragement and blessings, Kayden did well during his stay in SCN. Thanks pals!!
Oh baby baby baby, my Kayden is coming home.
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