October 14 - Day 17

Mason had a repeat head scan today to look at the small bleed he had on day ten.  IT WAS NORMAL!!  The doctor was very happy to see that everything was fine and he would just need a routine follow-up scan at 30 days of life.  They are very impressed with this because of everything that Mason has gone through he is at such an increased risk for a bleed. We are advancing his feedings more today since he is tolerating them well.  Plan to continue to decrease his Fentanyl drip (pain med).  They also lowered one of his pressure settings on his ventilator today and will check a blood gas this evening to see how he is tolerating it.  Big day for dad today....he is going to hold Mason for the first time this afternoon! Pictures to come later today :)