Today is Gus' fifty day birthday - seven weeks and one day ago our little miracle came into our lives.
Not so little any more though - he now weights 3 lb 3.5 oz. He is doing alright on his cannula oxygen feed but struggles a little bit with remembering to breathe. An x-ray showed he has some blockage in his right lung so a diuretic, lasix, was given to clear some of the excess fluid. Gus' caffeine intake was also increased to match his weight and is used as a stimulant to help his breathing.
Gus had his eyes examined today - they were dilated so they could look at his retinal development again. I didn't take any pictures because his eyes were so sensitive and he just needed to rest. He was pretty easily upset and Jill's skin-to-skin time was cut short so Gus could just go back into the isolette and rest.
We are now into day two on the cannula so please keep those prayers going for Gus to make it over this hurdle. His weight gain, digestion and other indicators are all really great so we are hopeful that his lungs will clear up and this transition to unassisted breathing will "take."
Grow Gus Grow,
Gregg, Jill and Gus
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Gus is trying very hard. One day he'll make breathing look easy. He looks so much bigger today than the last day I saw him!
WOW!! What a beatiful gift from God. He truely is blessed to have parents like you guys. I have learned so much from you website. It looks and sounds like he is getting ready to turn the corner. The light is getting brighter. It was wonderful meeting you two today. You were both comforting for Kris and I. "Keep the Faith". Good Luck and God Bless you "THREE"
Frank Kill
Romans 8:28---We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose
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