Wednesday 10/22/08

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 11:43 AM, CDT
John gave us a wonderful surprise this morning at 9am. He was off the c-pap and had been since 4 am! He was able to maintain his O2 sats up in the 90%. John was even maintaining his temperature up without the heat lamps. We were able to enjoy looking at his beautiful face and he even opened his eyes for us. His bilirubin was down to 5.5 no longer requiring any treatment for now. He is also digesting his food much better with little to no residual. The doctor switched him to clear IV fluids with the plan of taking him completely off the IV by the end of the day today! That would mean a "free" John and more holding time for us. He still has some air in his intestines, but the tummy is still soft.

We are just thrilled and so proud of our little boy!

Daddy is off to work today, but Mommy is looking forward to helping out with John. Never did changing a poopy diaper bring such joy!

Thank you all for your continued support and prayers. We are indeed blessed!

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:11 PM, CDT

John is continuing to amaze us. He is still off the c-pap! He also got his IV line taken out. Grandma watched...Mommy had to sit during the procedure. Mommy was thrilled to change his diaper again. And John was more than thrilled to show just how different boys are by peeing on Mommy. He still has some air in his tummy, but this should ease off since he is not on the c-pap. He is also processing his food better and continues to have less residual.

Later tonight, Mommy gets to help give John his first bath. And Mommy and John get to do Kangaroo Care (skin-to-skin) for the first time! Afterwards, John will move to an isolette (traditional-looking incubator) for the rest of the night.

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. John's amazing progress is a true testament of the power of prayer and God's precious work in our lives.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:45 PM, CDT

John had his first bath. He was particularly vocal about his complaints. He did enjoy it when Mommy massaged his back with warm water and soap and when Tammy cleaned his hair. He once again peed on Mommy, but at least it was before he was bathed.

Mommy and John spent 45 glorious minutes in Kangaroo Care. It's hard to say who enjoyed it more. John is now sleeping peacefully in his isolette with only his feeding tube.