Tummy Time

Gus was struggling a bit when we were at the NICU with him today. He was twitching and convulsing around his stomach and chest - it was really scary to watch. Ultimately, it turned out that the drug they gave to get fluid out of his lungs was working really well and his respirator tube was getting partially clogged. Once the nurses and respiratory specialists figured this out they began to suction the tube regularly and Gus was able to rest again.

As before, Gus really likes time on his tummy. He seems to prefer his side one day and then his tummy the next. If you look down Gus' back a bit you can see the remnants of his PDA Ligation surgery scar. It is really small! I'll take Gus' new lens in tomorrow and try to get a better close-up...

Gus' feedings have increased again, now 10ml every 3 hours. That is the third day in a row. He continues to process Mom's milk really well so we hope he keeps it up. Gus' weight was at 2 lb 4.25 oz today. A little growth but now 1/2 pound heavier than when he was born!

With much faith,
Gregg, Jill and Gus