Picture Post

Just wanted to get some pictures uploaded that have been stuck on my phone, including my absolute favorite of him with his eyes open.
Visited Jack today and got to kangaroo for a little over an hour. He was very awake today and very active. He has learned to turn his head over, normally a very exciting newborn milestone. However, when your baby is intubated and turning his head over blocks his airway, it can be terrifying. They have been trying to keep him still by putting this preemie pillow, called a Frog, around his head and over his chin to prevent him from turning over. It works most of the time but he still manages to wiggle himself free.
I talked to Dr Brown today. She said she's very happy with the progress Jack made while she was out of town. They have upped his feeds to 24mL and she said they will try again to extubate him in 5 or 6 days. Hopefully this next round goes better than the last. They have been weaning him down on his oxygen and currently have him on 28% where he is doing well.
Post again soon,
~Jeny