The NICU - week 4

October 6, 2013 Beau is 3 weeks big!!   No major changes in his stats.  Some weekly measurements are weight: 2060g = 4 pounds, 8.67 ounces,  47 cm. long,  and 30.5cm head circumference.

October 7, 2013 We talked to the attending neonatologist today and he explained a few things about Beau's stats.  When he has a de-sat (drop in oxygen saturation meaning his extremities are not getting as much oxygenated blood) this is primarily related to his heart defect.  When he has a brady (drop in heart rate) followed by a de-sat and drop in respirations, this is primary related to his prematurity.  Today's weightL 2080g = 4 pounds, 9ounces.

 

Learning to pray.

 October 8, 2013  Beau's feeds were increased to 40mL and today's weight is 2065 = 4 pounds 8.8 ounces (down 15g).

                     Are you looking at ME?

October 9, 2013  Beau's cannula was increased to 2L today due to increased 'brady' events. Today's weight: 2110g = 4 pounds, 10 ounces. 

                                             KISSES   xoxo

October 10, 2013  Dr. Alderson, Beau's pediatric cardiologist, came by to visit.  She doesn't seem concerned with Beau's de-saturation episodes as they are 'typical' behavior for a child with a heart condition.  Donna (the OT) and Tracy (the Speech Therapist) came by for another visit.  They assessed him yesterday and he is showing more sucking reflexes.  They went through some possible scenarios with us about the possibility of Beau coming home with a feeding tube or a g-tube. The determining factor would ultimately be his feeding but beyond that would be the procedure.  To put in a g-tube the child has to be put under and with Beau's heart condition that would be approved or not.  Last night, Beau pulled out all his tubes on his face so nurse Leah snapped a photo of his "clean" face - this is the first time I've seen his face since the delivery room!  Tonight's weight: 2210g = 4 pounds, 14 ounces.

         

 

                                                                                                    clear face!

                                       Marisa's friend Amy's sister made Beau a special onesie!

October 11, 2013 Beau's cannula is still at 2L.  He did not have a de-sat or a brady event from 7pm - 11pm!  On Monday, they plan to trend Beau's weight to see if another diuretic is needed. A typical child gaines between 15-20g a day and Beau has been gaining more so they just want to check things out! Today's weight: 2235g = 4 pounds, 14.84 ounces.

October 12, 2013 No brady events for a whole 12 hours today! Beau's crib was moved to an awesome spot by the windows that is a little more set apart from the others!  The heat was turned off in the hospital tonight so it was super cold; Beau had to be double clothed and double swaddled to keep warm!  Today's weight: 2315g = 5 POUNDS 1.66 ounces (up 80g from yesterday).

 

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, 

coming down from the Father of lights with whom 

there is no variation or shadow due to change. 

James 1:17