Dear Samuel,
Another good day today buddy.
This morning you had a respiratory test where they removed the ventilator to see how you could handle breathing on your own. You made it about a minute and a half before you got too tired to breath on your own. It was sort of expected that you wouldn't "pass" this test yet, but we need to start prepping you for life without the vent. They are going to do this "test" every few days from here on out.
You had another head scan today that you passed with flying colors. This lifts the IHV protocol (keeping your head still and your body "midline") that helped prevent any brain bleeds. Not that anyone is going to jostle you around now, but there isn't as much fear about causing any damage to your brain.
We are also still chasing your blood sugar as it keeps spiking in opposite directions (high to low). As of tonight, you were at 292 (which is in the acceptable range). They are working on finding the right mix of nutrients and insulin to keep your blood sugar in a good place.
Your feedings were upped to 7 ccs of breast milk today as well.
We aren't trying to get our hopes up, but they did tell us that we might be able to actually hold you tomorrow. I can't begin to tell you how happy this will make your momma (and me, of course). If you are having a good day and your vitals are still good, we should get to hold you! I'm bringing my camera with tomorrow just in case so we can capture some shots.
Sleep well tonight pal, big day tomorrow.
Love,
Mom and Dad
P.S. Since you were born both the Packers and Badgers (Mens Bball) are undefeated. Let's keep that streak going......
Another good day today buddy.
This morning you had a respiratory test where they removed the ventilator to see how you could handle breathing on your own. You made it about a minute and a half before you got too tired to breath on your own. It was sort of expected that you wouldn't "pass" this test yet, but we need to start prepping you for life without the vent. They are going to do this "test" every few days from here on out.
You had another head scan today that you passed with flying colors. This lifts the IHV protocol (keeping your head still and your body "midline") that helped prevent any brain bleeds. Not that anyone is going to jostle you around now, but there isn't as much fear about causing any damage to your brain.
We are also still chasing your blood sugar as it keeps spiking in opposite directions (high to low). As of tonight, you were at 292 (which is in the acceptable range). They are working on finding the right mix of nutrients and insulin to keep your blood sugar in a good place.
Your feedings were upped to 7 ccs of breast milk today as well.
We aren't trying to get our hopes up, but they did tell us that we might be able to actually hold you tomorrow. I can't begin to tell you how happy this will make your momma (and me, of course). If you are having a good day and your vitals are still good, we should get to hold you! I'm bringing my camera with tomorrow just in case so we can capture some shots.
Sleep well tonight pal, big day tomorrow.
Love,
Mom and Dad
P.S. Since you were born both the Packers and Badgers (Mens Bball) are undefeated. Let's keep that streak going......
