Two Weeks Old

Brooklyn was two weeks old today, and what better way to celebrate than a trip to the doctor.  This was her two week check-up/follow-up visit.  She weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces.  It was pretty chilly so we bundled her up really good. Thank you Ms. Jennifer for the sweet blanket, and to Nana (Mommy's Mom) for the cute little sleeper and shoes.  P.S.  Her feet really aren't that big yet, but Mommy couldn't resist putting her little shoes on her.

Mommy wanted to make sure I had plenty of memories of my two week old birthday, but I really didn't like the camera flash much today.

With a little patience...Mommy won out...this is our beautiful baby girl on her two week birthday!

13 Days Old

It was bound to happen...  In the wee hours of the night, Daddy was changing my diaper, and I initiated him well by pooping and peeing in the process.  He ran upstairs to get me a change of clothes and brought back this blue gown.  I know, I know...it makes me look like a little boy right now, but Mommy will fix me up soon with a blue hairbow. 

Twelve Days Old

This is our sleeping beauty.  Thanks Ms. Marianne and Grace for the sweet little gown.  We think she looks so precious in it. 

Eleven Days Old

Today we all chilled out as a family.  Daddy cleaned the car before retiring to watch the Vols play.  Brooklyn and I curled up on the couch during the game, and Daddy thought we needed the UT blanket.  Sadly, it didn't bring them any luck. 

After the game we made Brooklyn a little pallet in the floor and let her have a little tummy time. 

Ten Days Old

Daddy went back to his full work schedule today.  So, Brooklyn and I sent him a little picture present...

Later tonight Mommy and Daddy gave Brooklyn her first bath (if you count a sponge bath a real bath) at home.  Although she didn't like getting undressed very much, she didn't seem to mind getting clean.

 

Nine Days Old...and Going Home!!!

We brought our baby girl home today!!!  It was so incredibly wonderful.  Before we left, the picture lady came to take her hospital portrait.  Ha!  Someone was not in the mood to cooperate at first.

But, look at the smirk on her face when we told her she was going home.

Star meet Brooklyn, Brooklyn meet Star.  We didn't really know how Star would react to Brooklyn, since she has been the only child for almost 7 years.  She sniffed Brooklyn a little bit, then licked her hand and cheek...that was about it. 

It was only a few minutes before Star rolled a ball under the couch and started barking at it.  Brooklyn didn't seem to mind...thank goodness.

Nice and cozy in the cradle. 

What an amazing day!  The sun was shining and our little girl came home.  God is so Good!!!

Eight Days Old

Pure sweetness!!!

Today at about 2:30 p.m., Miss Brooklyn received her last IV antibiotic treatment.  Then, we started our "room-in."  For those who aren't familiar with Centennial, the hospital has all of the parents of NICU babies room-in one night before going home.  Mom and Dad stay with their baby in a suite on the NICU floor and take care of their little one.  The nurses and staff are there for support if you need them.  We were so excited to stay with Brooklyn and be together as a family.  Here she is, snug as a bug...

One Week Old!

Wow!  Already one week old.  I know they say time flies, enjoy every moment, but wow, does time ever fly by.  Our precious little one is a whole week old today!

Six Days Old

Tiny hands...

Our sleeping beauty!

Five Days Old

Today was her first full day in the NICU step-down unit.  One of the wonderful staff made her a cute little name tag for her bassinet. 

This next photo really makes us laugh.  Wonder what she was thinking?

A very pround Daddy! (Mommy is just as proud, but apparently takes more pics than Daddy does.)

Thank you Ms. Angela for the sweet little monogrammed blanket!  She was styling in the NICU. 

At our last visit today, we changed her clothes again and changed out all of her blankies.  Thank you to the Shelton's for the very sweet pink blankie and to Ms. Angela for monogramming it for her. 

Four Days Old

Today's x-ray didn't show enough improvement in her lungs, so Dr. Ravenscroft decided she would need a full 7 days of IV antibiotics.  Today was day 3, so we have 4 more to go.  We can hardly wait to take are beautiful baby girl home, but understand this treatment is best for her and will wait patiently. 

We had to vacate our room today.  We stayed at the hospital most of the day to be with her as much as we could.  Leaving the hospital without our Brooklyn was one of if not the hardest thing we've ever done.  Our hearts go out to all of those parents who leave babies in far more critical conditions and for months at a time.

Three Days Old

Yippee!  We could hold our sweet baby girl today!  We are so in love with her! 

Her pneumothorax was also gone on today's x-ray, so she no longer needed the oxyhood and could put on clothes. We didn't know this when we headed upstairs to see her or we would have taken some of her clothes up for her. Her sweet nurse, Ms. Antonette, found this little outfit in the NICU closet.

Mommy was discharged as a patient from the hospital today, but the hospital gave us a courtesy stay for tonight since Brooklyn was still in the NICU. 

Two Days Old

Here are a few pics of Brooklyn at two days old.  Her pneumothorax wasn't healed yet, so we still couldn't pick her up and hold her.  So, we fed and burped her in her isolet.  Then she had to be laid back under her oxyhood (the little igloo looking thing in the photos). 

Baby Cammuse is a...

Girl!  Our sweet little Brooklyn Grace was born Tuesday, November 3 at 8:23 p.m.  She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21.25 inches long.  She is precious!!! 

Shortly after birth, she was having some difficulty breathing and was sent to the NICU.  The neonatologist quickly assessed her and told us she had a pheumothorax in both lungs.  She's been under an oxygen hood and on IV fluids since Tuesday evening.  Although we still haven't been able to hold her, we are able to go feed her and touch her and change her diapers.  She's made some progress, but still has a bit of fluid in her lungs.  They began giving her antibiotics this afternoon, so hopefully, it will clear up very, very soon!  Please keep her in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

Here are a few pics of our beautiful baby girl. Hope you enjoy!!!