No Changes

Solomon is still doing well.  He was requiring more oxygen over night so the doctor didn't change any off his settings today.  By the end of the day he was back down on his oxygen so they may continue to lower his support tomorrow.  He gets his eyes checked tomorrow to see if his ROP is progressing.  2200 g.

 

April 29

Solomon was in room air (21%  oxygen) for a good part of last night and today.  He seems like he's working harder now this evening and he's in about 28%.  He really doesn't like his head gear.  Solomon does push ups in his spare time.  2130 g (4 pound 11 oz).

nom nom nom

Solomon is continuing to do well.  Solomon kept his mom and his nurses on their feet today by repeatedly pulling out his nasal prongs.  Four of his long term neighbors/friends moved on up this week to the less critical wing.  Bon voyage!  2010 g.

Head Accessories

Not much to say today.  Solomon's doing well and he's just taking it easy.  He got a nice relaxing bath tonight.  2,010,000 mg.

Solomon and the Purple Pacifier

Solomon had a quiet day spending quality time with his pacifier.   He's still breathing well on the cannula and his desats are few and mild.  The medical team made some changes to his diet and lowered some of his supplements.  He is 2020 g.

Tuesday

Solomon is doing well.  He was in low oxygen today and was not desatting like usual.  The doctor said his steroids will be wearing off tomorrow.  1990 g.

2 Kilos

Solomon weighed in today at 2000 g.  He slept all day and was breathing well.  He was in low oxygen although the doctors warned me that when the steroids from the extubation wear off he'll start to backslide a bit.  He had his eye exam today and the ophthalmologist said that he is developing ROP currently in stage 2.  It is possible for him to grow out of it without intervention.  They will check weekly and if it progresses then they will treat it.  Big brother Sam stopped in to brighten his day.  He gets recognized in the hall since he is twitter/facebook/instagram famous.