Luke has been doing pretty good the last few days. We've decided to go to a continuous feed for him. This is helping his tummy not get as full, preventing it from pushing into his lungs, making it easier for him to breath, which has controlled his desats more. We're still working on his bottle and nursing feeds too, but the continuous feeds are helping him not work as hard with his breathing, helping him save energy for growth. This is also helping ween him down a bit on his oxygen, which is another step in the right direction. The continuous feeds also are good to help keep up a full feed for him, which with a full feed he can have his medications added to his food. This keeps him IV free, which of course is wonderful for him not having to be poked. As he gets a little more growth and strength, he'll be moved back to the full feeds every 3 hours.
Luke had a follow-up head Ultrasound yesterday and it looked good, there is nothing concerning, which is good news.
My apologies for not writing the last few days. I've been a little worn out, but back into the swing of things now.
Melinda
Where am I, Right Now?
9 years ago
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Melinda,
I got to hold Luke for about an hour last night when I visited. What a beautiful way to end what had been a very hectic day. He just rested in my arms and made his little faces. He reached up and touched my beard once and recoiled like he had touched a cactus plant. It was really cute.
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