Tuesday, February 23, 2010

All Smiles




Continued progress perfectly describes Graham's past few days. His breast milk intake through the NG tube has moved (in 5ml increments) up to 45ml and his feeding schedule has changed from every six hours to every four hours. At the same time the amount of nutrition that he is getting through his central line is being reduced. The G-Man has come a long way. The goal is 60ml every three hours and getting off the central line completely. Then we can start thinking about breast feeding.
Graham is also making progress with his respiration. He is now down to 2 liters on the vapothrem through his cannula. The next step is removing the vapotherm completely. His respiration rate is still a bit high, but improving. We are anxious to see the day when he needs no breathing assist.
These pictures show a happy, smiling, and growing baby boy of eight and one-half pounds, who is, quite simply, lighting up our lives.

10 comments:

  1. What a fabulous smile from a handsome, handsome little guy :) I love that he's such a happy one!! I'm sure all of you do, too :)

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  2. Loving the good news and pics!

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  3. He sure is a cutie these days. But then, what little boy wouldn't be thrilled to be making such excellent progress! : )

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  4. He is lighting up a lot of people's lives. What a sweetie pie!

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  5. What an adorable little guy!! Keep up the good work Graham:)

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  6. What a joy it is to continue seeing good news on your sight! Graham looks so happy and content. God Bless!

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  7. Graham, seeing your smiling face is proof that miracles do happen!
    Go Graham Go,
    Kelly

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  8. Awesome picture, so glad to see Graham improving!

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  9. Graham - you sweet, sweet lil ham! I love the smile and i was SO glad to see him in person smile big at mommy 2 wks ago. We hope to see you home soon but you keep on keeping on with the good news! kiss and hugs from your next door neighbors - Mr Mitch and Miss Jill! See you guys soon! Katie/Bill - keep up your good spirits...i know it's tough to be in those NICU rooms with all the emotions that come with it! Katie shared the life in NICU can be really tough with other moms/parents/nurses/and babies that are strugglin!

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  10. Woo hoo! Great news. Hope you all get to come home soon. Mylien and Jim

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