Loki is so much more durable that he can be held two times a day now. We cuddled up for 3.5 hours today spread over two stretches, while he was on nasal cannula. It feels so wonderful to hold him and look at him. He makes all these soft, and sometimes louder, gurgly sounds and when he cries it is so much better to hold him and comfort him that way, than having to console him while he is in the isolet. In fact, when he has reflux or cramping, he tends to desat less often and less deep when I hold him. He needs much more oxygen when he is on the cannula though, but apparerently this is not uncommon. Hopefully he will soon be able to do more than the two stretches of two hours at a time without any bradies, so he can get rid of his masks and prongs for good.
He weighs 1460 grams right now, so he is getting significantly bigger!
We also had some fun taking some more pictures with Amber today! See for yourself if you like!
Untitled (written 8/30/2008)
5 months ago
2 comments:
Really great pictures of this cute guy and he is growing bigger every day. Oh how happy we all are.
Love ya'll, oma and opa.
Dear Loki, Groetjes van Amsterdam! I am so very impressed with both your growth and your progress away from the CPAP and towards the cannula. Mom's loving attention must be healthy for you. I wish I could have been there when you met Tante Marieke! I miss you more than I could have ever imagined. I will be there soon, and look forward to holding you.
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