March 30, 2009

Demetri had another good day today. He gained 42 grams and now weighs 3 lbs. The big guy is measuring 18 inches long and his head circumference is 11 inches. He made it through the night in his bassinet and kept his temperature up so well that we actually had to remove one blanket. His nurse even took the isolette out of his room, a sign that they do not feel that he will need to be put back in it.

His morning labs were all good. They decided to stop his iron supplement and start a multi-vitamin in preparation for going home. They also changed what is being used to fortify his milk. They were using a Human Milk Fortifier but are now using formula. This is also in preparation for going home. His milk is fortified to 24 calorie from 20 calorie (per ounce) in order to help him gain weight. They also increased the amount that he gets in each bottle. He was getting 26 ml and is now getting 28 ml.

It looks like Demetri has seen the wear and tear this has taken on his parents and is ready to get out of the NICU and go home. Eleni is excited for him to come and "misses him so much". But we will see what she thinks after she realizes that when he does come home that he is here to stay.
Demetri's room is so much bigger without the isolette in it.