The Bono's: Friday August 19

Today was a big day for Mommy...and Michael. I got to hold Michael for the first time today. They call in Kangaroo care and it involves skin to skin contact with mom (or dad). The skin to skin contact is good for their growth, metabolism and digestion of premature babies. The MD prefers it last at least one hour (as long as his body temperature is ok). Since he tolerated the first one just fine, we may be able to hold him for longer next time (daddy's turn is next). With preemie's they try not to bother them too much. Every 4 hours they open his bed up, change his diaper, take his temperature and other vitals. Other than that it is best not to stimulate them too much. Today was also exciting because Michael opened his eyes!!! We are assuming with the difficulty he had opening them that this was the first time he has opened them. He was wearing his "shades" most of the time, so who knows...but it was still so very exciting to see his eyes. We continue to thank everyone for their prayers. We are so thankful for Michael's progess.

Getting Michael situated, it takes two nurses to get him out. They tape the ventilator and lines to me so they did not move. He is so tiny, they just tucked him inside the top of my tank top.