2lbs, 12 oz.
No changes were made to Carson's feedings today because he continued to have a few spit-ups. I changed his diaper today and learned about the rule of pointing south for boys. Changing his diaper is a bit more complicated than normal because he's so tiny. I also did something called "kangaroo care". Basically, while Carson wears only a diaper, he lays on my chest - it's meant to encourage skin to skin contact and has been shown to help preemies recover from the effects of prematurity and gain weight faster.Tuesday, February 27
2 lbs, 13.6 oz
Carson's feedings were increased to 25 cc every 3 hours. He is still spitting up, but not as much as previous days. When Carson was born, he was placed in an isolette with a temperature setting of 34 degrees (Celsius). Lindsi started weaning him from the warmth; his bed is now set at 31 degrees (Celsius). When the bed is turned down to 27.5 degrees, he can be moved to a crib. This is one of the requirements to coming home.Wednesday, February 28
2 lbs, 14.2 oz
Neka, his nurse, noticed signs (rooting, etc.) of Carson being ready for a bottle so at 3PM today, Carson took 12 of his 25 cc by bottle. The occupational therapist (OT) happened to stop by as the nurse was feeding him and the OT actually did his feeding. The OT works with the nurses and provides suggestions to improve his sucking motion. For his first try at bottle feeding, the nurse and OT were satisfied. They saved his bottle for me, too. They even suggested leaving a disposable camera with them for pictures when parents aren't around.
Carson is also doing a better job at maintaining his own body temperature so they have decreased his isolette temp to 28.7 degrees (Celsius). Even at that temp, he is a little on the warm side while wearing just a creeper without a hat. 1.2 more degrees and then he'll be ready for his big boy bed - go Carson go! Babies aren't usually as small as he is when they are moved to a crib so we're waiting to see their plan.
2 lbs, 14.2 oz
Neka, his nurse, noticed signs (rooting, etc.) of Carson being ready for a bottle so at 3PM today, Carson took 12 of his 25 cc by bottle. The occupational therapist (OT) happened to stop by as the nurse was feeding him and the OT actually did his feeding. The OT works with the nurses and provides suggestions to improve his sucking motion. For his first try at bottle feeding, the nurse and OT were satisfied. They saved his bottle for me, too. They even suggested leaving a disposable camera with them for pictures when parents aren't around.
Carson is also doing a better job at maintaining his own body temperature so they have decreased his isolette temp to 28.7 degrees (Celsius). Even at that temp, he is a little on the warm side while wearing just a creeper without a hat. 1.2 more degrees and then he'll be ready for his big boy bed - go Carson go! Babies aren't usually as small as he is when they are moved to a crib so we're waiting to see their plan.
I also am able to witness "rounds". All of the doctors make rounds each day to each baby. Stats are provided for each baby and the neonatologist points out exceptions and recommendations. During rounds, the docs and nurse on duty discuss changes to make such as feeding quantity, temperature, medications, transitions, etc.In one of my previous posts, I had included a picture of Carson with this bear. For comparison, the bear is approx. 4 inches long.
1 comment:
Oh my goodness...it sounds like Carson is doing absolutely fantastic! That's a wonderful idea about leaving a disposable camera there!
Way to go, Carson! It sounds like you'll be coming home to Mommy, Daddy, and Ella before we know it!
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