Daddy's sleepover

Maisie had a very restful day feeding, filling her nappy, listening to tunes while chilling in her chair, all in all a good last day in the ward.

It was a beautiful sunny day so Mummy and Daddy took Maisie out for a walk to get some fresh air. Daddy was hoping that this would tire her out for tonight.

"what is Mummy doing to me?"

At the time of writing this blog Daddy's sleepover with Maisie was going well, he'd eaten a Chinese takeaway with Mummy before sending her home, fed Maisie, read some more of Amazing Maisie the talking camel, got Maisie off to sleep (3 hours and counting), watched a film and got Maisie's next feed ready. So far so good. Maisie may be stirring so will need changed and fed soon.

Zach and Meghan are coming in the morning with Mummy to take Maisie home. While they are at the hospital they will be finishing resuscitation training. Daddy did all the oxygen training this morning so everyone should be ready if any problems should any arise.

Monday is Maisie's Homecoming!

2 sleeps

Sleeping and growing

Mummy and Daddy were busy dusting (yet again) cleaning the house from top to bottom getting ready for Maisie coming home.

When they arrived at the hospital Maisie was sleeping and continued to for the majority of Mummy and Daddy's visit.

Maisie had a great weight gain of 150g over the last 2 days - 7lbs 9.5oz or 3.44kg.

It was a lovely day so Mummy and Daddy took Maisie for a walk. They can't wait until they can all go for walks at home. It's not long now.

still sleeping (still growing).

3 more sleeps

The physiotherapist visited Maisie again to let her know that she has been referred for home visits and then in January will join the Neuro-development Clinic.

It was another day of cuddles and eating lots for Maisie. Daddy read to Maisie as usual, he'd found a lovely old book about Camels; 

Amazing Maisie was a little shocked to find out
that she'd been named after a camel

Maisie is still to see the surgeon regarding her hernia as he ended up very busy today. Maisie did have her head scan this evening which appears to be fine, the consultants will discuss it in more detail in the morning.

It's just 3 more sleeps!

no change

Maisie is getting more and more spoiled as the Nurses realise how soon Maisie will be going home. They are all getting in their last cuddles with Maisie and each time Mummy and Daddy call the hospital or arrive at the hospital Maisie is mid cuddle.

Maisie had her next Synagis vaccination which hopefully you'll remember protects Maisie from developing serious chest infection from RSV (Respiratory Syncytial  Virus).

The eye doctor also visited but there was once again no real change. Maisie has got a reprieve from the eye doctor next week as he's on holiday. It will be really good to get Maisie home and not have to visit the hospital that week. Maisie will see him a week on Tuesday.

Lets hope that all is well tomorrow when Maisie meets the Surgeon to discuss her hernia. If all goes well we're good to go home Monday.............if Daddy passes his test on Sunday night.

a busy day getting ready to go home

The physiotherapist visited Maisie and gave her a once over. After prodding and poking Maisie she  told the nurses that Maisie is doing well. They left Mummy and Daddy some exercises to encourage Maisie to turn to the left as her preference is to look to the right while lying down, sitting up and having cuddles; this is causing her to have a wee bald spot. Mummy and Daddy will catch up with the physiotherapist on Friday.

Then the dietitian came to visit and agreed a feeding regime with Mummy and Daddy. They are happy again with Maisie's weight growth and when she gets home will just be weighed weekly with a dietary review every  couple of weeks or so.

Grand Old Uncle Bill and cousin Eleanor visited and brought Maisie a new outfit and her new cradle, well new to Maisie anyway as it's actually 44 years old. As it is quite old Grand Aunty Eleanor got a new mattress for the cot which fits perfectly. Thank you to all.

Good News! Maisie finally passed the Car Seat Challenge!

poor mummy

Maisie had a good nights sleep sharing a room with Mummy for the first time.

This was followed by a lovely day; the nurses spoiling Maisie with a manicure and a trip out to the shops to buy some gossip magazines

Unfortunately the same can't be said for Mummy who was exhausted. Maisie had kept Mummy awake all night with lots of grunting, cooing, bleating, crying and any other noises that you care to think that a young baby can make. Poor Mummy.

Mummy discussed this with some of the nurse who informed Mummy that theses noises are common for a premature baby to make while sleeping. These are all noises that Mummy and Daddy will need to get used too when Maisie comes home. This is one of the reasons a sleepover at the hospital is so useful. Daddy is certainly happy to have this information before his sleepover.

It was Maisie first manicure experience and so
wasn't keen to show her nails off 

Maisie continues to grow; 7lbs 5oz, 3.3kg. Mummy and Daddy are meeting with Maisie's dietitian tomorrow afternoon to agree a feeding regime.

Talking of food; Daddy made Mummy her  favourite comfort food - Mince and Tatties and then Mummy had a well deserved early night.

a big night for mummy

It is Grandpa's birthday today - Maisie was pleased that her card arrived on time - Happy Birthday.

Maisie is 135 days old (should be 34 days old) and you would have thought old enough to pass the Car Seat Challenge however Maisie only managed about 30 minutes before getting grumpy and demanding cuddles. Maisie was quite the Madam. The Car seat challenge will be attempted again tomorrow.

Maisie should pass if she can find the patience, when she was hooked up to the monitors her heart rate was sitting down at 112 and her oxygen saturation at an Amazing 97%. That was until she got bored and wanted to do something else.

Mummy and Maisie have their own room on the ward overnight and Mummy will have to tend to all Maisie's needs. Daddy is confident that Mummy will do a great job. He is a little worried about his turn on Sunday though. It will be strange for Daddy tonight, normally he rings the nurses to find out how Maisie is but tonight he'll ring Mummy.

Mummy and Maisie getting ready for a good nights sleep
for the first time together