Over the weekend Demetri gained a total of 27 grams (1 oz.). He has fallen off his curve and only gained 5 grams today. Though he took about 3 to 4 full bottles each day, things haven't gone as smoothly today as we have been used to throughout his stay. He is having more difficulty with reflux causing nasal congestion and drops in his oxygen saturation. Due to the extra stress that he is experiencing, his heart rate is also elevated.
After talking with the neonatologist, we all decided to discontinue bottle feedings for a short period in order to give him a rest. They will be giving him his feedings by NG tube and a pump in order to slowly give him the feedings over 45 minutes. They will also be checking some lab work to make sure he is not getting sick. They have also had to increase his isolette temperature up to 27.3 C to help him maintain his body temperature.
We are concerned about these changes, but hope that it is only the small steps backward that can happen in the course of a NICU stay.
On a side note, we found a couple of "grafitties" that his Uncle Lan left around his room on one of his late night visits before leaving town.
Sounds like things are going well, all in all. Hope to get to see him this weekend, sorry we missed it last weekend.......I need to meet my nephew!!!! Love you all---Shannon, Derek and Lily
ReplyDeleteglad to see pictures of Demetri. I think he looks like Chris. We would love to come and see him. We've got a "big sister" gift for Eleni and something for Demetri. Hugs and kisses to everyone. We love you.
ReplyDeleteBob and Lauren