Day 21 - No more Antibiotics

Wednesday, January 20th

Morning: Update from Doctor, James has stayed about the same on his numbers again.  X-ray had slight improvements again. Oxygen is at approximately 70% still. Removing antibiotics since his blood looks good. James had an echocardiogram done. Awaiting results on this. 

Afternoon:  Mom executed another flawless diaper change. Dad did the temperature. We both got some quality hands on time with James today. We learned that placing our hands over Baby James keeps him calm and comfy, so we both did that for a little bit today. Dad also got to do a first ... putting a tiny pacifier James mouth.  It was precious!  We were also given little cloth hearts to wear today to get our scent on it and then put them in with James. 

Mom is pumping like a champ still. So much so that the fridge AND freezer at the hospital are full. So, we were able to use one of the generous gift cards that we received and bought a deep freezer for our garage. Mom is hitting between 600-700 ML daily right now and will be loading up the freezer for when James is ready to come home. 

Evening:  Feed is up to 12 ML at 26 calories, which is excellent, and he’s tolerating it. He’s moving his bowel without the suppository too. Oxygen is at 63%, pressure is 15, and amplitude is 33 - which is still high and continuing to be monitored. Echo results didnt show anything of concern, but the doctor with consult with us tomorrow. Weighed in at 795g, which is 1lb 12 ounces. Approaching that 2 pound mark!