Wednesday 12/03/08

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 7:07 AM, CST
Tuesday was a good day for John. He weighed in at 6 lbs 1 oz! Mommy was able to assist RN Susan with bathing him. He really is enjoying baths now.


The echocardiogram results came back. His heart looks good except for the cause of the murmur. He has Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) which means his heart has a little hole (3mm) between the left and right atrium. The neonatologist mentioned this is not unusual in preemies; however, it's usually closed by John's age. It may still close on its own. We'll see a cardiologist in 2 months to make sure it did close.

In the mean time, John continues to improve. He was taken off the pulse oxygen monitor yesterday. It's one step closer to going home. The doctor also decided against thickening the breastmilk because he is overall doing much better with reflux. She stated the reflux issue appears to be more due to immaturity and is improving.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 11:19 PM, CST

Our little chunky monkey is now up to 2810g (6 lbs 3 oz)! He had one incident earlier today, but otherwise has done well without the pulse oxygen monitor.


We did have our first experience with projectile vomit today. Thankfully, it appears to be a one time incident. (Daddy was relieved that it was not pea green and that his head did not rotate 360.)


We are hopeful to have him home by early next week.