Harrison is Home

Harrison Kent Bertrand, born September 16, 2011 and weighing 5lbs. 10 oz., spent 2 days in the NICU before being cleared to hangout in the room with his parents. Harrison did not require any oxygen assistance and he was sucking a bottle 2 hours after his birth. To the amazement of the hospital staff, he easily passed all of the tests given to premature babies. So, after 2 days of monitoring, the doctors could not find any reason for Harrison not to be released to join mom in her room. His jaundice levels are a little high and there remains a possibility that he could require some form of treatment.

With much excitement, Harrison was discharged from the hospital with Mikki last night. We made it home around 11pm and he slept in his bed for the first time. He is doing SO awesome. He is eating really well and has almost gained back all of the weight he lost after birth. The little dude is rarely fussy, which makes our job pretty easy at this point. We are bringing Harrison back to the outpatient clinic today so they can check his jaundice levels.

Here are a few pics of Harrison and his trip home:









Max should be discharged today so that we get to enjoy the fun of bringing another baby home. We cannot wait to have them all together again.

The Bertrand 8