Mason is still on the new ventilator. He is on a high setting for his age, but it is still a lower setting versus being on the oscillator. The doctor said it is a good step forward. After tonight's doses they are stopping the antibiotics Mason has been on because all of his labs are looking better and he has been on them for seven days now. The feeding have been going well so far. They will continue the small 1 ml feedings for five days to make sure he can tolerate it and then advance him.
Today was a big day for mom and Mason. I got to hold Mason for the first time. It was the most amazing feeling in the world... although a little scary. The nurses and nurse practitioners were there to place him on my chest and make sure all the tubing and wires were ok. I was able to hold him for about two hours. He did so well!! Dad's turn tomorrow :)
Hopefully Mason's blood gases are good throughout the night and we will be able to wean his ventilator settings and nitric tomorrow.
Mason's sign that his nurse made for him
Mom giving Mason his first feeding
Mason's home with new blanket from Grandma Bonzi
Wide awake
Mom and Mason
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