Day 82 - 3rd Vaccine & Photos with Mom

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Weighed in at 2845 grams (6lb 4oz). They are looking for him to be at 3,000 grams in order to be scheduled for the tracheostomy.

James had an x-ray this morning. The results show what they would expect from having typical broncopulmonary dysplasia. So overall, not great and still white and inflamed.

He had his 3rd and final Round of 2 month Immunizations. Today was his Hib vaccine. 

Tomorrow James has another ROP exam for his eyes.

Recently he has not been tolerating his tube as he is getting bigger and more aware. James is constantly trying to gag out the ET tube as well as use his tongue to push it out. It is really hard to watch. The length of the tube is also much shorter now which doesn't allow him to turn his head, which prohibits his development. Maybe they make these tubes shorter on purpose so that parents are more inclined to opt for the trach asap. 🤔 We have asked the doctors if they could increase any of the sedation like morphine or clonidine to help him out while we are in this waiting period.

Photos from Mom's 3 hour hold













































James watching Baby Mozart on YouTube.

























Jimmy's sweet baby feet








Jimmy's view from under his crib. His checkered quilt. Made by NICU volunteers.























P.S. You can email James your love and support as often as you’d like. Mom and Dad read these email to James as they come in. We all love them! JamesWestonAbramowitz@gmail.com

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