Dawson is doing very well, he was taken off of Cpap last Monday and has been thriving on the nasal cannula. He likes to hang out right between 21-25% oxygen, and .2 liters, which I have been led to believe is very low support. A whole new round of numbers and settings to get used it, but he is so happy to be rid of the scuba gear!
As of today his feedings have also increased to 6ml/hour, which works out to about 4.8 ounces a day. And, drum roll please...Dawson now weighs 2.8 ounces...we have a 2 and a half pound baby!! YAY!! His breast milk is still being fortified with 24 calorie supplements, and he get MCT oil 3x/day.
DH and I are now in charge of his daily cares, including baths every other day and diapers when we can. We are also able to hold him each time we visit, sometimes for an hour or more. I have also had a few rounds of sucessful kangaroo care sessions, which I LOVE. But something about Dawson being nekkid (well, just a diaper) causes him to be quite the wiggle worm, which sets off the alarm, so for now I just hold him whenever I can.
Wide awake during Kangaroo Care (back when he was on Cpap)
All tuckered out, and enjoying his cannula (Look at the difference from the last picture to this one, only about a weeks time)
Sleepy boy. Love Him!!
Oh you know..just chillen out!
Snug as a bug in a rug, cuddle time with mama!
7 comments:
Good Job Cuz - he is such a fighter and I can't wait to hold him :-)
Look at him grow! Way to grow Dawson...keep up the good work!
he is getting SOOO big! He is doing great!
Did you ever think that seeing your son at 2.5 pounds would seem like a big boy? He looks great! Keep growing Dawson!
Hi! I just stumbled acros your blog on the bump and I want to say WOW!. You have been through so much the last couple of months and you seem to be taking it each day at a time so well. I am bawling as I go back and read your posts regarding what happened. I am praying for you and your family!
Wondering how you and your family are doing! Post an update soon! :) Hoping that no news IS good news!!
I came across your blog while reading another blog posted by a friend. I think of your family often as I had my daughter just weeks before your precious Dawson entered the world. I am so happy that he is doing well. Post an update soon...would love to know how you all are doing!
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