Written September 19, 2013 8:59pm
Hello! Sorry for the lack of a mid-day update. I came home from the hospital and had Tool belt Thursday (I have a tool belt with all my cleaning stuff on it and I like to clean on Thursdays - super creative I know!) and before I knew it, I missed updating!
Evan's feeds were increased for the day shift to 8 mL and then to 9 mL for the night shift. His calorie intake was also increased from 20 calories to 22. Breast milk has 20 calories in it so he's receiving 2 extra calories from a fortifier powder. The doctors are prepping his gut for when he comes off the ventilator and moves to a different type of oxygen help. Once he's off the vents, there is a high chance extra air will go into his stomach. When this happens (which the doctors are planning on since it's a "preemie thing"), his feeds will end up dropping.
Evan's urine output sounds like it's almost back to normal. Woohoo!
The bilirubin level was raised from 6 to 8. This means that his level has to be above an 8 in order to go back under the bili lights. This level is adjusted based on his gestational age and his adjusted age. Andrew called me this morning to let me know that the bili level was a 5.4. I was all prepared to see Evan as a little blueberry today when the nurse informed me that his tolerance level was increased. He does still have the earmuffs on though and the strap is covering his eyes. I just want to be able to get a good look at him!
The nurses are on to his signature move of grabbing onto the vent tubing. They've taken to tucking his hand under the weight of his pillow. Evan must think it's a game because he slowly works the hand out from under the pillow until he can find something (usually the vent) to grab on to.
The next few days are going to be a little hectic as our very good friends are getting married! Since Evan has been so stable, Andrew and I are feeling good about going. Posts may be delayed or shorter - don't assume the worst! :)
Evan's feeds were increased for the day shift to 8 mL and then to 9 mL for the night shift. His calorie intake was also increased from 20 calories to 22. Breast milk has 20 calories in it so he's receiving 2 extra calories from a fortifier powder. The doctors are prepping his gut for when he comes off the ventilator and moves to a different type of oxygen help. Once he's off the vents, there is a high chance extra air will go into his stomach. When this happens (which the doctors are planning on since it's a "preemie thing"), his feeds will end up dropping.
Evan's urine output sounds like it's almost back to normal. Woohoo!
The bilirubin level was raised from 6 to 8. This means that his level has to be above an 8 in order to go back under the bili lights. This level is adjusted based on his gestational age and his adjusted age. Andrew called me this morning to let me know that the bili level was a 5.4. I was all prepared to see Evan as a little blueberry today when the nurse informed me that his tolerance level was increased. He does still have the earmuffs on though and the strap is covering his eyes. I just want to be able to get a good look at him!
The nurses are on to his signature move of grabbing onto the vent tubing. They've taken to tucking his hand under the weight of his pillow. Evan must think it's a game because he slowly works the hand out from under the pillow until he can find something (usually the vent) to grab on to.
The next few days are going to be a little hectic as our very good friends are getting married! Since Evan has been so stable, Andrew and I are feeling good about going. Posts may be delayed or shorter - don't assume the worst! :)
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