Mason had two follow-up appointments yesterday. We went and saw Dr Tufty, the eye doctor, and he said that Mason's eyes had improved a lot since the last eye exam. He also said that he would be very surprised if Mason needed to have eye surgery. After that appointment we went and saw Dr. Burchett, who will be Mason's primary doctor. As soon as we walked into his office the nurse said "I haven't met you yet, but I've heard a lot about you." This made us feel a little more comfortable because they were updated by the NICU staff throughout Mason's stay. Dr Burchett came into the room and said "There's the famous baby!" He told us that he had had many conversations with the NICU doctors and nurse practitioners about Mason. He was happy to be taking care of him. He said everything looked good and we will go back in one month to see him again.
Since being home, Mason has really taken off with his eating. When we came home from the hospital he was drinking anywhere from 40ml-60ml. Last night and today he has consistently been taking 80-85ml. He took 90ml tonight, that is three ounces!!! His weight yesterday at the doctor was six pounds one half ounce. I have a feeling it is going to be a lot more when the home health nurse comes early next week! He continues to be on 1/2 L of oxygen and seems to be doing well. He even slept for four hours straight last night!!
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