When I called the nurse this morning, she was concerned because Will's pulse ox kept dropping even when he wasn't feeding. She said she would talk to the doctors about it at rounds but I decided to leave earlier than normal to be there in case there was a big change like putting his Vapotherm back on. Well, as always happens, they came to Will's room early and I got there a half an hour too late. They didn't make any changes. The doctor's comment was that Will's immature breathing was a product of his prematurity. He still wants him to try breastfeeding and they'll continue to wean him from caffeine. I am thankful they are not concerned and that he's able to continue breastfeeding. 
He had some success today at the 12:00 pm feeding but was way too tired at 3:00 pm to do anything but snuggle. He gained weight again tonight. He's two grams short of 4 lbs, 5 oz. He has slowed his pooping to once a day and it's something to pray about. His belly is soft and everything else is normal but it's a change from the 4 or 5 dirty diapers he was having. The nurses always say he's catching flies and that he's a "mouth breather" which makes them laugh. I think he looks cute but I do hope he doesn't snore. That could make for some long nights!
Some of you have asked about when he can come home. Although they initially told us he'd be there for 6 weeks, the criteria for coming home is as follows: Will can keep his temperature up on his own; he can suck, swallow, breathe; he can keep his heart rate steady at all times, including breastfeeding. When he can do all of that, he can come home. There is no weight requirement although it'd be nice to bring home a 5 or 6 pound baby!
Miss Libby was able to go to the zoo for the first time ever this week with my sister-in-law. She was apparently enthralled by the animals although they did have to spend much of the day touring the inside exhibits. She came home with a jellyfish and a seahorse which she's carried around and showed to a lot of people.
He had some success today at the 12:00 pm feeding but was way too tired at 3:00 pm to do anything but snuggle. He gained weight again tonight. He's two grams short of 4 lbs, 5 oz. He has slowed his pooping to once a day and it's something to pray about. His belly is soft and everything else is normal but it's a change from the 4 or 5 dirty diapers he was having. The nurses always say he's catching flies and that he's a "mouth breather" which makes them laugh. I think he looks cute but I do hope he doesn't snore. That could make for some long nights!Some of you have asked about when he can come home. Although they initially told us he'd be there for 6 weeks, the criteria for coming home is as follows: Will can keep his temperature up on his own; he can suck, swallow, breathe; he can keep his heart rate steady at all times, including breastfeeding. When he can do all of that, he can come home. There is no weight requirement although it'd be nice to bring home a 5 or 6 pound baby!Thanks for your continued prayers for Will. We continue to pray for the brightness around the triangles in Will's brain to disappear, for his weight gain, for protection from infection and for the people who are caring for him to have wisdom.
Miss Libby was able to go to the zoo for the first time ever this week with my sister-in-law. She was apparently enthralled by the animals although they did have to spend much of the day touring the inside exhibits. She came home with a jellyfish and a seahorse which she's carried around and showed to a lot of people.
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Miss Libbs is so sweet Lor. I love her and Meredith gazing at the jellyfish! Won't be long before she is showing little brother that. We will pray for each specific thing. Know that we love you all.
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