6.27.10
Time is going by so fast that I'm writing this a day behind....let's see what I can remember.
I have learned that jaundice is very common in preemies. I have also learned that instead of turning yellow, they turn a ruby red color that turns yellow when you press on their skin and then let go. Grayson's bilirubin level is 13, so he is now enjoying the sun under the bili lights. He is just sooo cute! He has these little purple foam glasses that are way too big and so they are held on by his little hat. He just lies there and soaks up the rays. I joke that he feels like he is on our back patio while his momma sunbathes on bed rest (I later learn that a high bilirubin can cause them to be lethargic...).
Grayson has continued to tolerate his feedings. The nurses are increasing his feedings by 2mL every 8 hours. By the days end, he should be at 14mL per feed. YAY! He is still getting IV "gatorade" and "fat" as Jai calls them, which is kinda just what they are. As he increases his tube feed amounts, he will decrease his IV fluids.
Oh and his weight.....holding steady at 3lbs, 13 ounces! YAY! Yesterday he was 1730 grams, today he is 1740, so he actually gained 10 grams. I am thrilled that he hasnt dropped too much weight, but there is plenty of time.
Grayson also met his Grandfather Joe today for the first time. My dad came and spent some time with us. My dad is truly an inspiration, as he was born at 32 weeks, weighing in a 4lbs and 6 ounces, back in 19.......we'll keep that a secret just for him. Imagine how the technology has changed from when he was born...! We had a great time visiting with Dad and took lots of good pictures.
The nurse says that Grayson has been doing well on the monitor, with only one heart rate drop that he corrected on his own...WONDERFUL!
Our visitors today were Dad, Robbie, Blair, Kevin, and Jennifer.
The very first picture is actually from day 4, not day 3, but I can't figure out how to remove it...lol!
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