Gabe and Zeke both made great progress in the last day. They are both off the hi-flow machine and are now on a regular nasal cannula at 1 liter/minute. Gabe breaths 21-23% FIO2 and Zeke gets 25-30%. With their new respiratory setup, they have a tube down their nose for feeding---it had been down their mouth with the hi-flow machine.
Gabe is out of an isolette and is in a regular crib. Of course, the NICU crib is quite different from what regular is at the local Walmart, but at least he is out in the open and is regulating his own body temperature. He does have a cozy hat, onesie, and PJs, and is wrapped up in a blanket.
Nanette held each baby for about an hour today and even tried the non-nutritive sucking with Zeke for the first time, even though the OT (occupational therapist) was not there. Zeke's mouth is so tiny and her---shall we say---equipment is so large that the poor kid just can't get the whole thing in his mouth. But the OTs have expertise in getting premies to start nursing so we have great hopes that it will work out. The plan is to try more non-nutritive sucking with each boy this week with the OT actually there.
Nannette, it sounds like things are progressing quite well. What handsome sons you two have! Glad you are feeling better and stronger. What a blessing to be able to hold your sons and have bonding time. Thanks for your faith, and your smiles. We love you! Trudy and Gary Barnes
ReplyDeleteNon-nutrative is so fun! For my little guy, the nutrative is about the same since he doesn't get a lot of milk yet. Let's just say Nannette and I have the same problem! But the OT's assure me it will come with time and experience, so we keep trying twice a day. I'm glad they are doing so well (1 Liter is impressive! We haven't quite gotten there yet...) and I'm glad they are getting such great care!
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