Today marks 10 weeks in the NICU. Mason weighs just over 4 pounds, and he has little rolls on his arms and legs and even a double chin! The dietitian says he is doing great in weight gain and growth. He is now 15 inches long. He is still on CPAP for most of the day and we are doing nasal cannula two hours out of every six hours while mom or dad hold him. They are planning on increasing his nasal cannula time this week. He is still in the isolet and they would like him to stay in that as long as possible. The less he has to work to keep his temperature up the better he will grow because temperature control uses calories.
Mom survived her first weekend at work away from Mason. It was a busy one, but luckily it all came back after being gone since August. Everyone that I worked with made the weekend much easier to handle. I was able to sneak away to have my lunch break at Mason's bedside. I only called the nurses a couple times to check in. Haha. Joe got some father son time alone with Mason as well. He did lots of holding since he has to be gone during the week at work and school.
Ok I am trying this again because I haven't got to see you guys in over a week. I miss the little guy! I was so excited when I called to check on you and found out that you all moved down to NICU3. Sounds like it is going well. Hope I get to take of the little guy either thurs. or fri. Take care!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that Mason is doing so well---tis the season for Miracles! Thanks for the updates its great checking on Masons progress. Take Care.
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