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Day 59: November 14

November 15, 2010 by melragent Leave a Comment

A few big things happened today: Irene has entered into new territory... visiting her brother two days in a row! Sam felt sun on his skin for the first time ever: Sam had one of his best breastfeeding sessions to date.  He latched on, stayed awake, and really got a good amount of … [Read more...] about Day 59: November 14

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Day 58, Novemeber 13

November 14, 2010 by melragent 1 Comment

Another Saturday, another full Harris-Odum family visit at Alta Bates.  It just warms my heart when Irene asks if she can go see Sam!  It also made Peter's day as it meant he would get to see his son.   And his son could see him: Here are a few other images and one video from … [Read more...] about Day 58, Novemeber 13

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Day 57: November 12

November 13, 2010 by melragent 2 Comments

Today's weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces.  Such a cutie.  Other than that, nothing else to report.  God I love my boring kid! And now, today's moment of zen: … [Read more...] about Day 57: November 12

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Day 56: November 11 (Happy 8th week birthday!)

November 12, 2010 by melragent Leave a Comment

Another great day at the NICU with a nice long visit from Lisa Harter and a rare double parent visit! Lisa took some really cool pictures of Sam.  I am looking forward to getting my hands on the images and sharing them all with you. And now your moment of Zen: … [Read more...] about Day 56: November 11 (Happy 8th week birthday!)

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Day 55: November 10

November 11, 2010 by melragent Leave a Comment

Sam had his first minor setback in weeks today... and it really wasn't much of a setback.  I mentioned yesterday that they had reduced the flow on his cannula from 2 liters to 1 liter.  By this morning, Sam was back on 2 liters.  He just wasn't ready for the change.  Honestly, I am OK with it.  The … [Read more...] about Day 55: November 10

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