Gus Gear Online!

Gus is yet again in his "private suite". He continues to progress well on the CPAP oxygen feed - his average oxygen supply concentration was less than 30% today. Room oxygen is at 21% so he is getting down to a more self-sustaining level. He is also doing most of his own breathing and keeping his vital signs pretty stable, other than when he gets upset.

Here is another picture of Gus with the CPAP oxygen feed tubing. An external feed line "bubbles" into water to make the puffs of air going into his nose more gentle. If Gus keeps his mouth shut everything is good - but when his mouth is open you can hear the air oozing out... When he is bubbling and you have your hand on his head Gus feels like he is rumbling down a bumpy road!

I want to thank our awesome friends Tammy Jo Reiser, her husband Dan, and her kids Amy, Nathan and Emily for putting together the Gus Gear site! There are two logo styles - "What's the Fuss? Gus!" and "Never Underestimate the Little Guy." Tammy informs me that 20% of the proceeds from the sales of Gus Gear will go toward Team Gus donations to the March of Dimes! The rest covers the cost of manufacturing and shipping the goods. What a cool idea and some really sweet gear!

Being of Good Courage,
Gregg, Jill and Gus