Care time.

Sydney has care time every four hours. During this time she is fed, changed, and her temp is taken. She may also have some medicine, or vitamins administered. We often change her diaper, and take her temperature during these times. At her 8pm care time she is taken out of her isolette, and weighed. While she is out, they will remake her nest with fresh linens.

This is one of our favorite times, it is much easier to see and touch her while she is on the scale. She will hold our hand as we clean her face. It's always an exciting time as we watch to see if she gained weight. It's funny how just a few grams can brighten a day.

During this care time we can also hold Sydney. This is called "Kangaroo care". They will set up powerful lights to help keep her warm. They will give us a mirror to use so that you can look and see what the baby is doing. It usually lasts around 45min to an 1hr. Sydney usually determines when it is over. She has her way of saying its time to go back. Right now we can Kangaroo every other night. As Sydney gets bigger, and stronger we can do it more often. She really enjoys Kangarooing, as its an opportunity to take a nap on Mom or Dad