Quinlan's Dad has returned to his student teaching after spending the first week in the NICU with Quinlan and mom. He was observed by his adviser on Friday when he led the entire day of lessons. He received excellent feedback and is set to complete his student teaching in 3 weeks.
He has been biking in daily after finishing with school to the hospital, and has set the record for time holding Quinlan: 3 hours! Quinlan loves time with dad and completely relaxes and gets some of his best sleep during these marathon holds.
Dad has also been keeping the house clean and doing massive amounts of laundry, so Quinlan and mom have been able to wear nice clean clothes at all times. Thanks dad!
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Quinlan's Mom has been on maternity leave since March 5th, so she has been able to spend ample amount of time at the hospital. She has had multiple visitors who have been able to take her out for walks, bring her food, or just be great company. She is thankful that so many friends are available during the day when Quinlan is resting and growing.
She has been spending some nights at home and some at the NICU. With Quinlan's recent illness this past week, mom spent Monday night at the hospital on the futon in Quinlan's room. She also spent last night as the nursing staff has allowed her to attempt breast feeding based on Quinlan's feeding cues, not limited to the 2 times a day we had been. Quinlan eat 25 cc at 9 PM, and 18 cc at 3 AM. He is currently on 41 cc feeds, so that is basically half with breast feeding!
Mom has also been able to bike into the hospital 1 day this week. She biked in Saturday with dad and loved it. Sunday it was a little rainy, and she needed a break, but hopefully she can bike in more this week as it is super convenient and allows her to break a sweat!
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