Week 9



Elliot taking a break from his new breathing nose tubes so dad could get a few photos!



This week we celebrated Elliot's 2nd month birthday!  He's grown so much in just one month, it's amazing for BJ and I to see - he's now 3lbs 5oz! 

This is our 2nd week back at work and on Wednesday Elliot started another dose of steriods in preperation to remove his breathing tube, it was a hard decision but a good one and on Thursday Elliot's breathing tube was removed - he had quite the audience and it sure was exciting to watch.  At first we were a little unsure about whatching but we were told this is a milestone not to be missed, so we hung around.  It brought a tear to my eye hearing his little squeeke cry since it had been almost 60 days since we had heard it, BJ was able to get a few amazing photos before they put the nasal prongs into his nose so enjoy these snapshots of his entire face - priceless I think! 

Elliot's new nose tubs instead of the tube down his throat

Only the feeding tube, just for a quick minute to get this amazing shot!

Elliot will now recieve his oxygen thru nose tubes - as you can see from this photo he has to wear this new special hat (not as cute as the ones BJ and I have been making) and a chin strap in order for him to recieve the exact amount of oxygen.  This is a big step and has shown us that Elliot is growing so much and getting so much older! 

Elliot also enjoyed his 2nd bath...this time with some bubbles!  He liked this one just as much as the first, the warm water and the wonderful smelling soap - it sure was quite an adventure and his isolete has a much nicer smell inside :) 

Making the bubbles for E's bubble bath

Elliot enjoying the bubbles!

Elliot's all clean!