Aug 9, 2009

Shouldn't Be Too Much Longer


A couple of my doctors think they're funny guys and call me Sammy Sosa, but I have to admit these steroids aren't too bad. After having to go up on my oxygen some more, my pulmonologist decided that we needed to increase my steroid dosage a little to help accommodate my bigger size. Well, it did the trick because I am now all the way down to .3 liters of oxygen (yes, there is a decimal in front of that 3). I have continued to gain weight and as of today, I am 6lbs 5oz. My speech therapist gave me the green light to attempt bottle feedings at each feeding. I have been taking 6 or 7 a day, so I hope to be to 8 by the end of this week. The eye doctor came Friday and my eyes improved a little more. The blood vessels have usually done what they are going to do by this gestational age, so I should be good to go without laser surgery. I am going to see him again in two weeks for good measure, but the prognosis looks good. Dr. P told my Mom he is just about ready to give us an eviction notice and we promised him that we wouldn't be mad if he did. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated as we find out more, but God willing, I should definitely be home in the next 2 or 3 weeks.

4 comments:

  1. Wow...I am truly amazed at how big and healthy he has gotten. Kyle you are so big! I cannot wait to meet you :)

    Mommy is going to be so happy when you come home!

    XO-
    Sohni

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  2. That is so awesome, he is doing so well!!! I weighed 6 lbs 5 oz when I was born, so he is definitely off to a great start!! I am so happy for all of you, and can't wait for the day you bring him in for his first MetLife visit!!!

    Love & Blessing to all of you,
    Jen Dhuse

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  3. Go Kyle Go!!!

    I know its been awhile, but you have grown and gotten soo big and strong! I guess I wont hold that last visit against you (when you refuse to wake up for me)!I see that it was needed rest to keep you big and strong! Unfortunately I will be at school when you come home, but I'll be visiting as soon as I get a chance! Oh yea, we have to get rid of string bean, because you definately have outgrown that name!(: I'll be thinking of something!
    Love,
    Posh

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