Grady is getting settled into his new place. His nurses told Momma that she could bring some of Grady's things to his new room. They encourage lots of stimulation for the babies. So, you see Grady with his Glo Worm. He loves the music that Glo Worm makes. Mommy also brought him this cute toy to attach to the side of his crib. It plays forest sounds and has soft lights with some figures moving about. Grady can enjoy a little relaxing time with this colorful toy. The forest sounds seem to get his attention. You can watch as he fights to keep his eyes open when it is turned on. He loves to watch it, but it will put him to sleep. His sweet yawn lets you know how relaxed he gets. It is very exciting to watch Grady enjoy the things that babies are suppose to enjoy.
There are a lot of things to learn before we can bring this boy home. There is a video that all three of us need to watch. After that, we have hands on care that the nurse is teaching us as we do each step. Repetition will be the best learning, so we all need to be able to do each task while being observed. Talk about on the spot. It is very reassuring to know that they will not send our little man home until the adults have learned all there is to know and actually taken care of Grady's extra needs. Each step is crucial to his care so we want to make sure it is second nature to us before we are the ones in charge.
Now, just a little bit of fun. In this new place we are the ones that take care of him. We move him, bathe him, do the wound care, feed him. Finally, Grady is living the life of a newborn with his family. Don't get me wrong, he was in excellent hands in the NICU. Their job was just different from the nurses Grady has now. They did the care giving, but now we are giving him all the love and kisses and holding and tickling we can give him. Poor little fella now has to endure girl kisses, tickles, toe nibbles and all that other stuff that new parents and grandparents love to share. We have a lot to teach Grady about being a baby. Color, sound, long talks and any other thing you can think of. Grady is going to know just how loved he is because we now get to pick him up when we want to, put him in a bouncy seat or just move him to a more comfortable position. I have to tell you, Mommy brought the Boppy so that we could hold Grady with the support that it gives. Yesterday, Grady was very fussy. He was dry, fed and should have been good to go but I could not get him to settle or be happy. So, I reached in and propped him up with my hand. He instantly chilled and relaxed. One problem, I can not just stand there propping him up. So, I set him into the Boppy. The boy loves that Boppy. Mommy thought it was for her, but Grady has other plans. Somehow, I think they can both use it and have it their way. Hey, just like one of those burger joints.
Well, that is about where we are for now. Our lessons are just beginning, so there will be stories to tell another day.
This is such a wonderful move and we have all of you to thank for it. With your prayers and support, Grady has come a long way. Thank you is not enough. Please remember how important you all are to us.
Talk soon,
JoJo
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