This morning, all news was great....Aidric had gained 3 grams and because he was doing so well breathing, they took him off the oxygen. We were even tentatively talking about a Sunday discharge. Since then, he has had three significant apneic episodes =( Two were while he was feeding, so they don't seem as worried about those. They say that at his gestational age, it is just too hard for him to exert the energy to feed and breathe at the same time. One episode was while he was just laying there though, so that one is a little more concerning.
They say that preemies do this and that he should stop doing it as he gets older/bigger. As much as they say it is "normal" for him because of his size/age, it is still so scary!
On another note, Texans truly are the nicest people I have ever met. Our real estate agent and friend has set up a schedule for people to bring us dinners....the people are all of her friends who have never even met us. Also, I started a mom's group which has only met once and from women in this group have had dinner offers, errand help and even someone who bought him some onesies in a preemie size! We are so grateful for all of this generosity. We know those of you who are far away are thinking of us and Aidric too, and it means so much to us. The e-mails and phone calls are wonderful. Please keep praying for him to grow and get strong (and to keep breathing, of course!!)
2 comments:
Good Morning! Happy one week birthday to baby AJ! I have been reading your blog all week and just realized I could send you a message. AJ is beautiful and so alert. I am so happy that you are looking at maybe bringing him home on Sunday. All three of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care out there in Texas. I am excited to meet the newest member of your family. Love ya, Wendy (your sister in law in CA)
I'm really glad that you are getting help! I used to live in Texas too and found the same thing about the people who live there.
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