I really think that the most exciting thing in a NICU is when a baby poops for the first time. For us, it's a sign that Patrick's intestines are working like they're supposed to! The doctor who we had today remembers us with Will, and he's told us a couple time they're going to keep a good eye on Patrick and get him home with us. The nurse practitioner wanted to go up on Patrick's feedings to 5ccs, but the doctor recalled that Will had major intestinal problems and didn't want to push Patrick until we knew that he was moving everything properly. It's incredibly reassuring that these doctors are paying that much attention to remember things from two years ago, or even if they didn't remember, taking the time to see what happened with Will.
What else... he's still breathing room air with 1 liter of pressure from the nasal cannula. His nurse asked about maybe going down to a 1/2 liter, but the nurse practitioner said she didn't want to push him with that either. He had a spell today where a nurse had to give him some extra air because he wasn't taking deep enough breaths, but other than that he was fine. Still does not like the diaper changes.
They pulled the umbilical line that was measuring Patrick's blood pressure because he was looking good and his blood gasses have been perfect. That means that we can probably hold him now! I think if they'll let us hold him tonight, Jon will get the first chance. He hardly got to hold Will, and I want to make sure he holds Patrick as much as possible.
I missed out on giving him a sponge bath today. I had to get home before we got around to it, so we might be able to do that tomorrow.
Not much else going on... Patrick just kind of lounges under his tanning bed light most of the day. They put him on his belly a couple times and he seems to like that.
We're really excited about not being exciting :)
6 comments:
Ah he's so tiny. But it all sounds so good. He's so precious. Thanks for the pictures, Jenn.
He looks long! I am so glad to hear he is doing well. You will have to tell your mom that my mom is jealous of such a cool grandma name (grandmalissa!.
Wow!!He is sooo beautiful.. Good job kiddos!
I'm so glad to see the pictures - he is perfect!
he looks like he's doing so well! what a champ=)
greg and i were sitting on the couch and he asked if there had been any updates. i told him about the eating and how awesome he's doing with his breathing, and i said "i don't know if he's pooped yet" and then i went to the computer and what do i see?
poop!
awesome. i love this kid.
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