Andrew is home...

Sorry guys for not posting earlier. I have had my hands full. But yes Andrew is home. He only had to stay the one night in the NICU and they kicked him out. YEAH!!! We got home Thursday about 11 pm. We got out so late because he had to stay until 9 pm, waiting on the 48 hour culture to come back negative. See I tested positive for the Group B Strep and the antibiotics they gave me didn't fully get in me in by the time he was born. So they were concerned that it would be passed to him. They also thought that might of been why he had some breathing problems. It turned out it was because he was early.

He had to go back to the hospital on Friday for his hearing test. He passed. He also had his first Doctor's appointment on Friday. He did very well with his shot and was maintaining his weight very well. He is a little jaundice but the doctor thinks he will be fine. We go back to the doctor for follow up on Tuesday.

It is so different having a baby in the house again. We are still trying to adjust. Especially the night time. I hope to take Andrew to the cemetery soon to visit his brother Austin. But it is so hot. I talk to Andrew about Austin all the time. We will post some pictures soon so you can see Andrew grow.

Hope ya'll have a great weekend.
Elizabeth

Andrew Foster Akin

Hello all,

Wow... Andrew decided to come 4 weeks early yesterday.. He weighs in at 6 pounds 14 ounces and 18 inches long.. He is having trouble filling up his lungs and is breathing fast so they have put him in the NICU... We are so excited that he is here but then again so worried.. We know that his big brother Austin will be watching over him as I know he was watching over me during delivery. I had a very nice delivery with hardly any pain... Thank you Austin!!!! We will keep you updated on Andrew's condition...

Love,

Elizabeth

Mommy to Angel Austin and Andrew