I Want to be a Cowboy

This is the update from MAY 8 - Blogspot was down last night so I couldn't post until this morning. Gus was doing well today - his oxygen flow was reduced to 1.5 liters per minute and a concentration of 21% (room air). The concentration is turned up a bit if he has an apnea event but for the most part he is just needs the added pressure right now to keep his airway open.

Another great report is that Gus' eyes stayed the same from last week. No need to have laser surgery at this point. Nurse Penny, who is the retinopaty specialist, says that Gus' eyes could get better at this point because the progress of scarring has stopped. They will continue to monitor him every three days until his eyes do get better or until he needs surgery. We are prayerful that they will get better.

After Gus ate we did a little rocking - he likes to nuzzle into my shoulder/neck area. Check out the cool cowboy hat!

Gus gained an ounce yesterday - up to 4 lb 13.5 oz. He had lost a few ounces of fluids the day before and maybe the scale was off when he was up to 4 lb 14.25 oz. In any regard he is doing great with his eating and weight gain. He is now getting only breastmilk with a little powdered fortifier - no more gooey liquid fortifier.

Blessings,
Gregg, Jill and Gus