Sunday, January 22, 2012

Tummy Aches and Wagon Rides

With every day there are surprises.  Today we realized that Davis is having some tummy aches caused by re-introducing breast milk into his sleeping tummy and bowels.  He's been guzzling milk over the last two days like it's going out of style, probably because he was so thirsty. But now he's paying the price and has had a lot of gas and poopy diapers to show for it. But in true Davis style, he hasn't cried once, just whimpers a lot, which is super sad and pathetic sounding. The good news is that as we were leaving tonight, nurse Diane was soothing him with a warm blanket over his belly and belly rubs which seemed to quiet him and make him feel much better.  We're hoping he can get some good sleep tonight so he feels better in the morning. He was really sleepy today and took lots of naps, so we'll see how that goes. Davis also got to nurse today for the first time, which he LOVED!!!!  I think he would have nursed all day if we would have let him. After the traumatic experience of surgery, it's really comforting to be in mommy's arms and nursing. The highlight of the day was a wagon ride that nurse Erin took us on. Because Davis wasn't feeling great, he whimpered most of the time, but I still think he enjoyed the change of scenery. We also had a visit from a Mennonite choir who sang to Davis which was pretty exciting. They were very nice and sang beautifully. Tomorrow Kelly and I are taking a CPR class downtown, so we'll meet up with Davis after that. He's scheduled to have his catheter and one of his groin lines removed tomorrow morning and we're thinking that will make him feel much better. Sweet Dreams Davis.

5 comments:

Margaret said...

Davis, I know just how you felt today, as I ate WAY too much lunch at a church officers' training today. We've just got to learn to pace ourselves, little friend! Your wagon ride sounds like fun. You've got some pretty amazing nurses, that's for sure. They certainly aren't letting you get bored! Hope your tummy is feeling better tomorrow. I can't wait to hear all about the adventures your nurse friends have in store for you tomorrow!

Sabrina Curran said...

So glad to hear he's in great hands. A wagon ride would cheer just about anyone up! I am loving how well he is doing after such a big surgery - He is such a strong little guy!

ellen mcdonald said...

Davis, you are doing so awesome my little friend! I am not the same when my tummy hurts, either, but don't worry, we all overindulge sometimes. Keep getting better and stronger, okay? I need you to have ALL your energy when I meet you one day. xoxo, Ellen

ryan mcewan said...

I would guess the nursing was good for momma, too...reconnect after the trauma of surgery! Seems like everyday is great news!

Anonymous said...

Davis, Davis, Davis the news each day gets better and better, I cannot believe in one day it will have been a week since surgery, your improvement is HUGE, keep up the good work little man, and Mom and Dad looks like you are great medicine for him, your vibs have radiated to Davis, what great parents. Love Aunt Dee