We went to NYGH today to get the 2nd RSV shot for the season. Last time we didn't see any other baby in the room and there was no wait but this time there were 2 babies ahead of us and 3 babies after us. It was a crowded place. It looked like all of them were babies discharged from NYGH's NICU (the nurses knew the babies and moms by name). None of them was carrying an oxygen cylinder or a oxygen sat monitor.... although the baby next to us had a feeding tube still. He must have a feeding issue. I felt a bit blessed that Emilia was at least eating well. I am happy that she doesn't have oxygen AND feeding issues... which would have made her a very frail child.
Well, while waiting in the waiting area, Emilia passed some gas and I had a feeling it was not just the wind... soon, she started squirming and then eventually crying and crying. As soon as we got called in, I had to change her poopy diaper with lots and lots of wipes.
She got one shot in her right thigh and this time she made sure that the nurse and Mommy knew she was not happy at all. She was crying so loudly. It was her "I am angry" cry.
The nurse said the next shot might have to be divided into two, one in each thigh because they don't administer more than a certain amount in the same place, and based on today's weight, she may exceed that amount when she comes in next month. By the way, she was weighed and it was 6.13kg.
Emilia was born on May 31, 2011, at 25 weeks and 5 days in gestational age. She came home on October 21, 2011 after spending 143 days in the hospital. Today she's a thriving, happy baby who continues to amaze us every single day. This blog records the journey of our miracle baby.
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