Trey's first week: Day 7

Saturday, June 6th

Back to the doctor again. We woke up early and headed to Children's Hospital to have the quick test completed. Trey has done extremely well with having his foot poked everday for the past 3 days. We had an awesome doctor's visit today as Trey weighed in at 7 lbs, 13 oz and his jaundice was starting to get better. Just as the doctor anticipated, his billy rubin level had peaked the day before and now was getting better. We no longer needed to supplement unless we felt we needed to as he was getting everything from me. Thank the Lord everything was good with him. As for me, I was starting to feel better in such as short time. As I mentioned, gotta love aquarium salt!! We just enjoyed the rest of the day and had Uncle Travis and Aunt KiKi stop by for a visit. They even brought us Krispy Kreme doughnuts- hot and fresh- to enjoy. We quickly indulged in those and enjoyed every minute of it.

Trey's first week: Day 6

Friday, June 5th

Today was a rough day- especially for me!! We headed back to the doctor to have the test done again regarding Trey's jaundice. After having is foot poked again David and I went home with our little guy. For the past week I have had a extremely difficult time sitting down, standing, turning, etc. I had had about all I could take and decided to call my doctor since everything I was told to do to heal was not really working. My doctor was so nice and was able to see me within 45 minutes of me calling. So David and I loaded up with Trey and headed to my doctor while we were waiting to hear the results from Trey's test. Thank goodness I saw the doctor on today. Otherwise I may not have made it through the weekend!! To spare you the details I had to be put on an antibiotic and the doctor told me some things I could do to help. All I am going to say is thank the Lord for aquarium salt and the bathtub!!! As we were leaving my doctors office we received a call from Trey's doctor that his billy rubin levels were elevated even more so we were going to have to visit the doctor on Saturday morning to have the test done one more time. The doctor was confident his jaundice had peaked and would start getting better but we take every precaution and were going to repeat the test once again. Once we made it home we were tired and tried to get some rest and get ready to enjoy the weekend!! Enjoy the pictures of Trey in his lamb swing. He absolutely loves it and is mesmerized by the mobile that spends around!

Trey's first week: Day 5

Thursday, June 4th

Today we woke up early to make it to the doctor's office by 9:00 a.m. for Trey's first appointment. We are taking him to Knoxville Pediatrics Associates and have been impressed with the doctors we have met so far. Today he weighed 7 lbs, 4 oz and measured right under 20 inches long. He had a great check up and is healthy but he still has his jaundice. He had his billy rubin (if that is how you spell it) test done as a result of the jaundice. The nurse pricks the heel of his foot and draws blood. If the number is elevated we may have to do some phototherapy and put him in the light to help with the yellow. Later in the afternoon we received a phone call from the dr. office saying his BR levels were elevated and for us to come back tomorrow and have the test done again on Friday so that was our plan! Anything for our little man!! Other than that Trey is healthy, happy and eating very well!! We were excited to have some visitors come by and see us today. Aunt Marsha and Uncle Jimmy (Big Dave's brother and his wife) came by to see the little guy and definitely said he was a YOUELL!! We also had Uncle Kevin and Aunt Can Can stop by after they had dinner at PF Changs (David gladly ate their leftovers!!) Enjoy the pictures!! I sure do enjoy taking them!

Trey's first week: Day 4

Wednesday, June 3rd

Today was to be our scheduled induction!! Fortunately we did not make it to today!! It was extremely nice waking up at home and not in that uncomfortable hospital bed. Trey had a big day as his Papaw came by to see him Wednesday morning, Nana Honey came by this afternoon, and David and I gave Trey his first bath at home!! Trey is doing well but we have noticed that he is getting a little jaundice. We have our first doctor's appointment tomorrow so we will have them check it out. When Trey left the hospital he weighed 7 lbs, 5 oz so he had not lost that much weight which is great. I am breastfeeding but we have supplemented a little so he can get all the possible nutrients. He has been sleeping really well and I have been trying to nap. It is super nice having my mom here as encouragement and of course David is doing great. He has naturally just ran with the father role which is so special to see. I feel so blessed to have help and the support of a wonderful husband and father. David is not a very patient man but has demonstrated a tremendous amount of patience. He always tells me that I have taught him to be more patient but really I think it is Trey!! I must say that he looks just like his daddy too!! I am not sure he has anything of mine besides MAYBE my eyes. It is like looking in the mirror of David and Trey. He definitely is a YOUELL. I know I have to have some part in this along the way. Maybe some dimples will pop out in the near future!! HAHA!! Enjoy checking out our pictures!!

Trey's first week: Day 3

Tuesday, June 2nd

Today we get to go home!! Very exciting but very scary at the same time. I had not even been out of the hospital room the whole time so I was eager to get up and get going. David and I were still exhausted but felt more rested since the nurse took Trey for several hours so we could rest. We were also very anxious as today Trey was having his circumcision this morning. Seems odd they do the circumcision the day you leave the hospital. Its not as if we have not been through enough already and then BAM- we are going to do this to your little boy and then send you home! Good luck. Fortunately Trey did great and slept pretty much the whole day. He didn't even realize he had his first wheelchair ride, elevator ride, car ride, or introduction to the outside world. It was extremely HOT outside today so David and I were ready to get him home and out of the heat. Once we arrived home, my mom was there to greet us. She had picked up the house and was cooking dinner. She even bought me a beautiful orchid for being a new mommy. I guess my adrenaline was really going today so I did not even take a nap. I have really need to get better on this nap thing when Trey naps. We are so glad to be home and hope the rest of the week is very successfull with our new little man!!

Trey's first week: Day 2

Monday, June 1st

Trey was up early and we were on a mission to continue feeding. After a long night, David and I were super exhausted and I was in major pain. The nurse started giving me pain medicine in the middle of the night and it made me drowsy. Papaw came by to see Trey about 8:15 a.m. and the nurse came in shortly after to take him to see the pediatrician. We had a great report from the doctor and then Trey had another visitor that came by to conduct a hearing test all newborns must do. The nurse had to attach all these monitors to him that pick up his brain waves! He passed his first test with flying colors!!! Memommy arrived around 9:30 a.m. this morning and that helped David and I get some rest. Papa Ken and Uncle Kipper came today to see Trey and were so excited about him. While they were there I jumped in the shower (it felt so good) and tried to wake myself up a little. Nana Honey and Aunt KaKa came by and brought cousins Jeffrey and Lexie while Aunt Devee was having surgery. We also had Aunt Jodi and cousin Sophie Jo drive over from Murfreesboro to spend some time with us and Uncle Travis and Aunt KiKi stopped by as well. By the time everyone had left, I was worn out. The pain medicine was knocking me out so David watched Trey while I slept for a couple of hours. We were able to have a peacful evening just the three of us and enjoy spending time together. We were even fortunate to have the nurse take Trey out of the room for about 4 hours to help us sleep!! That was a major blessing!!

Trey's first week of life documented! Day 1

Day 1- Sunday, May 31st.
David Michael Youell III (TREY)
Born 8:09 a.m.
7 lbs, 8 oz
20 inches long

Trey had a great first day of life today. In addition to his Memommy being present at his birth and his Nana Honey, Papaw and Aunt Devee being there, many people came to visit Trey today including his Aunt KaKa and Uncle Joel who drove in from Murfreesboro, Aunt Amber and Uncle James with cousin Karlee who drove in from Clarksville (they were visiting James' family), Uncle Kevin and Aunt Can Can and Kevin's mom Shirley. David and I both were so exhausted from being up all night and were trying to just figure everything out. We started breastfeeding today and Trey did fairly well with it. We also had a milestone as David changed his very first diaper EVER. And it wasn't just any diaper- Trey pooped and David did great changing him. Once he was all cleaned up and David was about to put the clean diaper on, Trey gave Daddy a surprise and started pooping again!! It was great!I was not able to hold him very much today as he was being passed around alot so that evening I was able to bond with my little man and just be with David which was very nice. Sunday night Trey was getting ready to go to sleep in his crib in our room and he spit up a little. David and I looked at each other with a nervous look thinking how were we ever going to be able to sleep but luckily we made it through the night and the nurse was gracious to take Trey for a couple of hours so we could get some sleep. First time we were able to sleep after being up for over 24 hours. Being a parent is an instant fulfillment. Who ever thought you could love someone so much. David and I are so blessed to have the support of one another and the blessing of Trey.