--It is so hard to believe that Daniel is 3 weeks old. He has been through so much in the past 3 weeks, he is such a tough little man.
--Daniel was moved into an isolette on Friday. He has been in a warming bed since he arrived. This bed provided heat and easy access so the nurses and doctors could provide care and start IVs, etc. Daniel's move is a step up for a few reasons. 1.) Daniel is not as critical and the doctors and nurses do not need "easy access" to start IVs, etc. 2.) Daniel is ready to learn how to control his own boddy temperature and the isolette will help him learn how to do this.
--Daniel is being fed 8 ccs of fortified breast milk every 3 hours. (5 ccs equals a teaspoon) The breast milk is fortified to provide extra calories. We wish we could say that Daniel was handling all his feedings well but he has really been struggling to digest the milk. The doctor decided to keep trying because some babies seem to require a little more food to help push things through.
--Daniel is still having a few Apnea spells and is still receiving medication. The doctor said that a lot of preemies "outgrow" Apnea spells around 34 weeks gestation, Daniel is 32 weeks gestation.
--Daniel is being weighed more frequently now that he is not as critcal. He was weighed last night and we are happy to report the he has gained. His current weight is 2 pounds, 9 ounces.
4 comments:
Jenny, Richard, and Daniel---So glad that Daniel keeps taking those baby steps forward. He is one sweet babe! We could really tell a difference in him when we saw him Sunday evening. Everyone at church keeps asking about him and you two. Everyone is praying for all of you. Several have been keeping up via the website.
Love you all, Mom and Dad (alias: Nanny and PopPop)
keep up the work little man!!!!!
Jenny and Richard, I am keeping you both and Daniel in my prayers. I am so glad that he is doing better. He is absolutly adorable. This child is truly blessed to have parents as strong as you guys!! love, erin
Jenny & Richard,
I just saw the little sign at the Nurses' desk for Daniel's web page, so I thought I'd have a look. I'm so glad that you've been chronicalling your experience in such a public format. What you're doing may help not only you get through this, but it may also help other parents cope with their experience as well. I am one of the nurse who cared for Jenny, and tonight, I'm caring for Daniel (he's having a great night). Stay strong, and keep on sharing your story.
Anisha
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