The Journey of James Weston

Friday, February 19, 2021 After the blood transfusion yesterday James was able to have his IV and NIRS removed today. The NIRS was in place to study the effects of blood transfusions on regional tissue oxygenation in preemies. Less lines, yay! His oxygen settings have been higher today starting at about 45-55, needing to go to 70 during his evening Hands-On, and now napping at 65. This evening's weigh-in was at 1580 grams (3lbs 7oz)!! 📈💗🏋️‍♂️ Mom was able to have one-on-one time with the top up twice today for 30 minutes each. Baby James received some good reiki energy and enjoyed his pacifier. Video below.  It is now noted in Jimmy's chart 📝that he is pretty fussy about having a dirty diaper. So now that is the first place we look when he is upset. He has also been setting a record for going through the most number of diapers (lol we're guessing). Typically at each diaper change we are using two to three diapers! It just keeps coming! 🧷 Sweet Baby James is now on the ...