Well, last night Josh had his award ceremony at UNC Charlotte for passing his PE Exam. So we missed Caleb's 8pm feeding and weigh-in. We had called in to check in on him, but they were admitting another baby and could not talk with us.
So when Josh got in this morning, Caleb had a big surprise for us! He gained enough weight to be moved out of the isolate to a bassinet. He now weighs 3lbs 5.2oz!!!! His temp has been staying up which is good, because there is a nice draft by his bed.
Yesterday, he took 2 of his feedings by bottle and took the full amount!!! it was the first time he took the whole bottle for Josh, and he was thrilled!!!
Each day he is making changes and growing!!! He keeps amazing the Nurses, NNP and Doctors everyday.
We Thank God for blessing our little one!!!
March of Dimes
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Big Caleb Update
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
1.26.10 Caleb Update
Caleb is now 2weeks old and 1day old! here are a few new updates:
- He gained the weight he lost sunday night back last night at his weigh-in, so he is now 2lbs 14.9oz.
- since he has kept his weight above 1250grams he is now in the isolate as air controlled, not patient controlled. which means he gets to wear clothes!!!! last night they put him in his first onesie and he is super cute!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
1.25.10 Update
It has been a few days since we last posted an update and Caleb has made some great strides over the past few days.
Saturday night when Caleb was weighed he gained 1.6 ounces, then tonight he lost 0.5 ounces. It's expected for him to gain and lose weight but we weren't expecting that much of a difference.
Friday the NNP decided that since he has done so well with his O2 levels and have not had any issues that he was able to lose that sensor!!! One less lead!!!!! So now he only has heart rate senors and his feeding tube!
Today the NNP decided that when we bottle feed once a day that he only gets 10cc instead of his full feeding amount. This is to help him not to burn a lot of calories trying to feed from the bottle. Today he took 8cc of his 10cc.
We started practicing breast feeding and he is starting to catch on. We again are only doing this once a day too. He is starting to figure things out, and when we are holding him at the beginning of his feeding he is rooting around and looking for his meal.
Right now we are just praying that his weight continues to go up and not down. The sooner he gains weight the sooner he will be out in an open air bed and will be able to take more bottle/breast feedings.
Saturday night when Caleb was weighed he gained 1.6 ounces, then tonight he lost 0.5 ounces. It's expected for him to gain and lose weight but we weren't expecting that much of a difference.
Friday the NNP decided that since he has done so well with his O2 levels and have not had any issues that he was able to lose that sensor!!! One less lead!!!!! So now he only has heart rate senors and his feeding tube!
Today the NNP decided that when we bottle feed once a day that he only gets 10cc instead of his full feeding amount. This is to help him not to burn a lot of calories trying to feed from the bottle. Today he took 8cc of his 10cc.
We started practicing breast feeding and he is starting to catch on. We again are only doing this once a day too. He is starting to figure things out, and when we are holding him at the beginning of his feeding he is rooting around and looking for his meal.
Right now we are just praying that his weight continues to go up and not down. The sooner he gains weight the sooner he will be out in an open air bed and will be able to take more bottle/breast feedings.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
1.21.2010 Update
Caleb had another good day! We continue to praise God for each milestone and good day he has.
Today he had under 2 residual after each feeding, and is now at 25cc. At his 2am feeding he will go up to 26cc and stay there for awhile. Tonight we did his bottle feeding again, and he did very well, he took 8.5cc of his 25cc. We were not thinking he would take that much tonight.
The nurses and doctors mentioned to us today that this next week might get a little frustrating for us. Due to us not seeing the changes and him hitting many or any milestones this week as the last week or so. We ask for prayers on keeping our hearts calm and spirits up over the next week. The staff in the NUCI expect him to just continue to grow and learn to take the bottle more and more.
Thank you for all of the prayers, support and love.
Today he had under 2 residual after each feeding, and is now at 25cc. At his 2am feeding he will go up to 26cc and stay there for awhile. Tonight we did his bottle feeding again, and he did very well, he took 8.5cc of his 25cc. We were not thinking he would take that much tonight.
The nurses and doctors mentioned to us today that this next week might get a little frustrating for us. Due to us not seeing the changes and him hitting many or any milestones this week as the last week or so. We ask for prayers on keeping our hearts calm and spirits up over the next week. The staff in the NUCI expect him to just continue to grow and learn to take the bottle more and more.
Thank you for all of the prayers, support and love.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Caleb Update 1.20.2010
We just got back from family time at the NICU. Caleb is making great strides today. I was in this morning for his 11am feeding and talked with his NNP and she agreed to letting him try a bottle at his 8pm feeding.
He took 7cc of his 22cc feeding, they aloud him to try the bottle for 30min and anything after that any that was left they did the gravity drop into the feeding tube. Towards the end of the 30min he was getting tired and fell asleep. The nurses were very happy at what he took, and it is a good starting point.
They weighed him again tonight and he is up to 1247 grams, which is 2lbs 12ounces. we are 1 ounce shy of his birth weight!!
His labs came back and his platelets are almost back to normal, and billirubin is down to 5.2, so no more billilights!
God is good!!! We contuine to pray for contuined wieght gain over the next few days and for the bottle feeding to go well and for him to take more and more from the bottle!
He took 7cc of his 22cc feeding, they aloud him to try the bottle for 30min and anything after that any that was left they did the gravity drop into the feeding tube. Towards the end of the 30min he was getting tired and fell asleep. The nurses were very happy at what he took, and it is a good starting point.
They weighed him again tonight and he is up to 1247 grams, which is 2lbs 12ounces. we are 1 ounce shy of his birth weight!!
His labs came back and his platelets are almost back to normal, and billirubin is down to 5.2, so no more billilights!
God is good!!! We contuine to pray for contuined wieght gain over the next few days and for the bottle feeding to go well and for him to take more and more from the bottle!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Quick Update
Today Caleb is up to 19cc per feeding and is doing very well. he is rooting more and more, and taking his paci more during the feeding.
His ultrasound came back clear, from yesterday!
A Physical Therapist stopped by and evaluated him. She said that everything looks good, and that she will start making weekly visits to check in while he is there.
Josh was able to stop in before work this morning, and was able to change his diaper for the first time!! Way to go Daddy!
Josh and I are going up for his 8pm feeding, and will update with his new weight and any other updates tomorrow!
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