E had a big day yesterday. Doc Lee had weaned him off the ventilator, Eric had responded well, and at about 10 a.m. they removed the ventilator tube and placed him on the "CPAP" nose tubes. It took him a few hours to settle down after that but he did so well and is basically breathing on his own again. The cpap provides "constant positive airway pressure" to help keep Eric's lungs expanded but does not initiate breathing for him. He's at 29 weeks now and at about 30-32 weeks babies make this stuff called surfactant also known in my world as lung lube, which keeps our lungs from completely collapsing.
Here's a cute one of Mom changin his diaper. He's been filling it regularly now that he is getting the Full Load of milk (13 cc every 2 hours). They really need to do a preemie Got Milk commercial with this cutie.
Sean and Courtney were here for a visit too which made Eric very happy because he can't wait to play with Uncle Sean.
2 comments:
Great News!!! You go boy....
Now that you mention it, I can't wait to play again with Uncle Sean.... Rick and I know of a cliff just waiting for him..... :-)
GA and GU
Another beautiful day in Bozoville... fall is in full swing, just wanted to tell you Mama after seeing the shot of you, Sean and Courtney I'm off looking for new shoes!! Love, Aunt Kathy
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