This time though, he's been so close to the criteria to go to c-pap (tubes up the nose with a steady flow of oxygen), that they decided to try him on it and see how he would do. He's been on it and doing fine all day.
I guess it took a bit of work by the staff to get him ready to change over, but they did a fine job and it worked.
All the Doctors and Nurses keep coming by to congratulate us on his big day.
It looks a little goofy, but we'll take the progress. He can now use a binky and cry, even though he sounds like a little duck when he does.
He does not really like the device (we don't blame him) but he got to have it off for a while tonight and they use a mask periodically to keep his breathing going. He had a bath and then got his picture taken with Santa.
So we finally got to see what he looks like with nothing on his face tonight. Pretty cool.
Anyway, here's a few pics and I'll post the one the photographer took of him with Santa when I get it back tomorrow.
I can't believe he's getting so big. I can't wait to hold him. He really is filling out nicely. Glad to hear he is doing better. I hope you two are getting rested up for when he does come home. You definately will need the rest. Thanks again for posting all the info. Love the pic with the Santa Hat. Too cute.
ReplyDeleteThis is great news...getting close the biggest day. Home!
ReplyDeleteOHMIGOODNESS!!! I think I see a roll!!! Him is getting so darn big!! And he is so handsome!!! Go Omi go...keep eating, breathing, and getting stronger so you can go home soon!
ReplyDeleteyou gotta stop posting pictures, I cry at each one. I'm a grown man, dammit.
ReplyDeleteOMG Dusty & Heather! Omi (especially in the picture of him in the Santa hat) looks SO much like D in his/your newborn baby picture. I SWEAR! I don't know why I had/have your newborn hospital picture but I'll try to find it in case you don't have many to compare Omi to. I'm so glad he's doing well! If you ever need me to watch him for you when you get him home I am home during the day if you need to run and do something.
ReplyDeleteXOXO Julie