Gus Rocks!

Now that Gus is doing better we can hold him every day when we go in. It is still a little difficult with his CPAP on, but as he gets stronger he will move to the cannula and that will make it easier. It is best if we go in during the times when his feeding is to start so he associates being held with eating.

Here is a shot over Jill's shoulder onto the rocking Gus. He was content for about an hour and a half as his feeding was going on. Then he wanted to be repositioned and go back into the isolette.

Gus had some troubles keeping his oxygen levels up and his heart rate regular in the last few days. It seems like he gets stressed or is just giving signals that he is uncomfortable. He is still very feisty and "self resolves" most of his vital sign problems without assistance from the nurses. His CPAP oxygen pressure was increased a bit today - hopefully it helps Gus rest more and get ready for a move to the cannula. His weight is now at 2 lb 8.75 oz so he continues to gain but fluctuates +/- .5 oz each day.

Rock On!
Gregg, Jill and Gus