Take 2

On the high flow cannula, the last few days have been very successful for Landon. So, the doctor is ready to try him out on the low flow cannula this afternoon. This will be the second attempt to get Landon ready for breathing on his own. As soon as the cannula is switched over, it will be set at .9 out of 1.0. This was the amount he had trouble with last time, but after several days of growing, the doctors are anticipating that he will be okay. And, if he struggles, it is no big deal…they will just put him on the high flow once again and let him grow even more. And when I said “several days of growing” I wasn’t kidding. Landon gained another 35 grams today so he is now at 1170 grams which is slightly over 2 pounds 9oz. As for Jay and I, tonight we refresh our infant CPR skills so that we will gain confidence for when Landon comes home.

Comments

Take 2 — 7 Comments

  1. Em, Zach, and I hope for a certain amount of weight gain every night. Last night we hoped he would gain 30 grams; we are so glad that he gained even more. Tonight we will wish for 40 and see what happens!
    Kelly

  2. 35 whole grams! Wowza! Kepp on growing little guy, and soon you’ll be down to even lower than 9.0 on the nose cannula! Sending lots of love,

    Your Aunt Katie
    ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

  3. congratulation, Landon, on your wild weight gain! keep it up and you’ll be in the Jellin soccer team much sooner than they figured. I am so happy with your progress, and the knowledge that you now have ‘the hang of it’. I just made you your very own hat – none of this ‘other babies’ hospital hats for you! Hurry up and outgrow it and I’ll make you another one….
    Love, omiGG