Skin-to-Skin Kangaroo Style
Four days old and off the breathing machine, Elias shares his NICU update in his own words: hand hugs, diaper opinions, and the day Mom and Dad finally saw his whole face.
Little Elias Updates: Four Days Old
I had a goodnight, and my bilirubin scores are improving, so I get to be on only two lights now.
I also got my breathing machine off… whoopee.
Mom and dad say I’m so strong.
I very much enjoy my hand hugs, and if mom and dad are touching me, I’m a little less annoyed with the nurses.
I Only Stay Calm When Mommy Changes Me
“If those nurses do it, I’m not a happy camper. Just mom, please.”
Daddy is a little nervous to change me because I’m so small and there are lots of wires. Daddy says mommy’s hands are smaller, so it’s safer. She thinks it’s because daddy somehow knew I had a poopy diaper.
Mommy and Daddy Got to See My Whole Face
Mommy and daddy got to see my whole face today and my hair, and they made all the nurses cry because of how happy mommy and daddy were to see me.
Daddy held me last night for the first time. I had my super cool blue disco light blanket. Daddy told me all about our adventures when I get bigger.
The Nurses Said I Did Good Through the Night
The nurses said I did good through the night bc I had my mommy and daddy for all my hand hugs.
Mommy told me about all my family and read me a book. Something about a turtle and how slow and steady wins the race. Kinda funny that’s what I’m doing!!
Ok, family and friends, it’s time for mommy and daddy to nap. We love you all and hope you enjoy the pictures.
Cherrie Journals the Next Few Days
Read these blogs for the baby’s journey of kangaroo care as he comes off drugs.
FAQ - Simple
Frequently Asked Questions
It's skin to skin contact between a caregiver and a premature baby, shown to help with bonding and stability.
Yes, when NICU staff allow it. It's an important part of early bonding for adoptive families too.
Yes. Studies show it can help stabilize heart rate, breathing, and temperature in premature infants.
Frequently Asked Questions
His bilirubin scores were improving, so he only needed two lights, and he came off his breathing machine.
At four days old, once his breathing machine came off. They were so happy that they made the nurses cry.
The night before this update, wrapped in his blue light blanket. Brad told him all about the adventures they’d have when he gets bigger.
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