Kangaroo Care

Last night we got to do Kangaroo Care for the first time.  Nurse Ann got us some gowns and stripped the babies down and we got to hold them skin to skin for a long time.  It was so relaxing!  It filled us up.  Thanks Ann for taking the time to get us set up.

I've been fortunate to have so many wonderful nurses at Huntington.  In each of the three departments I've visited over the past month, I have been shown respect, kindness and caring.  As we work our way through the NICU, we have been so blessed to work with Nurse Ann.  She is a special soul who takes her time with us, filling us with information and more importantly encouragement.  She loves the babies and is amazing with them.  I'm sure that her positive attitude has had a tremendous affect on how well they are doing.  We'll miss Nurse Ann while she is off.

Our time with Grandma Stratter is quickly coming to an end.  She's become a champ at changing the stinkiest of diapers - and a feeding/cuddling pro.  She's been great company, support and a wonderful cook.  I finally got my real Thanksgiving dinner tonight.  No stupid Sprouts!  Thanks Mom!