On March 11th, Sal and I welcomed our newest addition to The LoGiudice Family.
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Mateo was 5 weeks early weighing 4 lbs, 14 oz.
On Day 1, He needed oxygen and an IV |
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On Day 2, I got to hold Mateo for the first time and he was taken off oxygen |
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On Day 3, Mateo appeared to be jaundice and had to go under the lights |
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On that same day, I got to feed Mateo for the first time. |
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And Tavio got to see his new brother through a window. |
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Day 4 - Mateo's blood sugar levels were low. |
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And Tavio enjoyed an ice cream sundae |
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By Day 5, Middlesex finally decided to transport Mateo to UCONN. |
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So much equipment for such a little guy! |
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Day 6 - At UCONN, they allow siblings to visit. |
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As soon as Mateo arrived at UCONN, he received the proper care he needed, and quickly got better |
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Feeling so much better! |
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Mateo and Daddy! |
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Day 7 - Tavio and I hang out in the waiting room while Sal visits with Mateo. |
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And Mateo's IV was removed! |
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Day 8 - Eating, Pooping and Sleeping - and he graduated to a bassinet! |
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Day 9 - Nurse Laura (one of our favorite nurses), made this sign for Mateo |
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Day 10 - The doctors tell us we can take Mateo home in 2 days! |
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Day 11 |
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Day 12 - Going Home!!! |
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Tavio was so happy to have his little brother home! |
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We are so blessed!!!
Our Family is Complete! |