Landon gained 10 more grams today so that he is now at 1080 grams, which is 2 pounds 6 ounces. Last night, they turned his cannula flow down to 1.5 and he is doing great (no reported apneas since the switch back to the high flow cannula). I had a long talk with the head doctor about Landon’s last few days and the doctor was very happy with Landon’s progress. Apparently, even with the apnea he was previously experiencing, he is doing well because he is not on Caffeine like most babies (even the older ones). The current plan is to let Landon rest at the flow rate of 1.5 for the next couple of days and then turn it to a flow of 1. If he does well at 1, then they will try switching him back to the low flow cannula. I was worried about pushing Landon too soon, but the doctor said that with some babies it only takes a few days for them to become stronger in their lungs. We will just have to wait and see how Landon does. As far as physically, they are happy with his progress because he responds appropriately to poking and prodding. And, in a little over a week, they will be checking Landon’s eyes for development as well. Our little guy is really growing now and the pace of things is beginning to pick up.
Happy 6 week birthday Landon! Keep grabbing up thoses grams!!! Jo
Hi Landon,
Happy Birthday!!! You are doing such a great job growing big and strong, Your Daddy and Mommy are in a hurry to bring you home and have fun with you!!
We love you,
Granma She
Good Good Good! I went back and read every blog title, just like you said 😛
♥ Katie ♦