The following 3 pics are from this morning... Nolan is 1 week old today!
Sister and Brother!
Elle's friend Danielle and Nolan
Father and Son-I think Nolan looks just like his daddy.
Nolan Update:
Nolan has jaundice, so he needs to be on a special light. This light along with being fed every 2-3 hours, peeing and pooping frequently, and gaining weight, will help the jaundice go away. Jaundice is common in "late pre-term" babies (babies under 37 weeks) and should not be an issue as long as the above steps are taken. We have been diligent with keeping him on the light and pretty much only take him away from it during feedings and diaper changes. This is really hard because all we want to do is cuddle him.
Nolan is now 6 lbs 9.5oz (it had dipped down to 6 lbs 8 oz), his discharge weight was 6 lbs 10 oz. So, hopefully his weight is on the rise with his frequent feedings. He NEVER cries only whimpers or makes little grunting sounds when he is hungry and pretty much sleeps all of the time. We don't know if this is because he is still so new, or because he is lethargic from the jaundice, or if he is just a dream baby (we are not really used to a quiet baby who sleeps a lot since Elle was a spit fire ever since she was born and did her share of crying and was not a very good sleeper). No matter what the reason, we love him so much and have cherished him every second since the day he was born.
Nolan spending some awake time looking at his book (while on the light - see the blue light glowing under him)
Natural sunlight helps with jaundice too, so he is getting a double dose of treatment with the light underneath him.
Our amazing friend's Katie, Erik, and Danielle Zeliasz watched Elle the evening Nolan was born. Elle had such a great time with her friend Danielle at her first ever sleep over! Here are some pictures from Katie to show all the fun Elle had while her new brother was on his way!
4 comments:
Can you believe a week went by already!? Hopefully the jaundice will go away soon. All my kids had it (they were born just after the 38 week mark) and Nate had the light too. Such a pain but ya gotta do it! My docs wanted me to suppliment with formula but I just breastfed as often as I could and he got over it. Good luck! You have two beautiful kids! :) Hopefully the adjustment is going well!
Happ 1-week old birthday, Nolan! And without a DOUBT, Nolan looks just like his Daddy!
Danielle is STILL talking about "that baby at Ellison's house." :)
What a cutie. I feel like he looks so different than Elle right now, but they change so much. Jaundice is nothing. He probably loves the sun... like the rest of his family, so it's no biggie! Blake can't wait to meet his friend!
I NEED to meet the newest Matta. He is ADORABLE!!!
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