Mason has been doing very good lately. He is still on CPAP and his oxygen requirements have decreased significantly. He is only requiring 25-35% oxygen right now. Room air is 21% oxygen. They are allowing him to be on a nasal cannula two hours every six hours while I am holding him. He really seems to enjoy the break from his CPAP mask. His weight is now up to three pounds eight ounces. He is getting so big :) His cheeks are really starting to fill out. Feedings are going well too. He is up to 31 ml every three hours of a breastmilk and formula combination.
Mason will probably be moving down to the third floor NICU pretty soon. The third floor is a less acute unit. He has become the good boy on the fourth floor. Mom and dad were pretty nervous about leaving our comfort zone on the fourth floor. Nurse Andrea took us on a tour of the third floor NICU and showed us how much room there is and how much more private it is. She also reassured us that we would have the same nurses when possible. His primary nurses would follow him down there. We are now very ready to make the move.
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