Time ran out for me yesterday and I finally got booted out of my courtesy room. It was a good run, two weeks of not having to drive back and forth (for me at least). Now I get to hang out in the Ronald McDonald family room, which is another awesome feature this hospital has. It's like your own living room, equipped with a couch, recliners, tv, computers and kitchen stocked with drinks and snacks. NICU parents who commute in daily can hang out and relax in between feedings. They sure do their best to make you comfortable here. Thanks Ronald McDonald volunteers!
The doctor put in a new order to only tube feed him if he's had a couple of poor feedings in a row, instead of if he doesn't eat well once. We are happy about that - it seems a baby would be like a regular person and might not be hungry on demand every 3 hours. So they've left the tube in his nose in case they need to use it again - that way they don't have to put it back in.
He's up to 4 lbs 15 oz now and he's in an open crib! They just put him in there this afternoon and they'll monitor his temperature closely to make sure he stays warm. I just spoke with one of the doctors and she said we could take him home Sunday or Monday if all goes well! Yikes! He still has to reach several milestones so we'll keep you posted on his graduation from the NICU!
The doctor put in a new order to only tube feed him if he's had a couple of poor feedings in a row, instead of if he doesn't eat well once. We are happy about that - it seems a baby would be like a regular person and might not be hungry on demand every 3 hours. So they've left the tube in his nose in case they need to use it again - that way they don't have to put it back in.
He's up to 4 lbs 15 oz now and he's in an open crib! They just put him in there this afternoon and they'll monitor his temperature closely to make sure he stays warm. I just spoke with one of the doctors and she said we could take him home Sunday or Monday if all goes well! Yikes! He still has to reach several milestones so we'll keep you posted on his graduation from the NICU!
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