Jayden is doing well and the doctor said the could move him out of the NICU today but no beds were available. If he continues to do well throughout the night we may be able to go home! We are praying he will let us know if he is ready, and if he is we are looking forward to the possibility. He still has a terrible cough, but the biggest key is keeping him off of the oxygen and whatever we can't already do from home.
Read more...Jayden made some good progress today. He was finally able to nurse again and I don't think I've ever seen him so happy or content. They warned me he may have a lot of problems and may not take to it right away again, but they were wrong.
He was very happy to be nursing again and so far has not had much respiratory distress while nursing, which means he can keep doing it. His oxygen levels have been reduced again and we're getting to even talk about maybe getting released from the NICU. We may be in the regular hospital for a bit, but it all depends on how he is doing with returning to normal.
We were happy to see him finally smile a bit again and start cooing, so he's finally getting back to his old self.
An additional blessing ... he tested negative for whooping cough so although he is still in isolation, no one has to wear masks anymore around him.
Hopefully we will have more good news as the week progresses. Keep the prayers coming:).
Jayden was baptized today in his cozy room 2026E at the NICU. Mom actually got here right before the baptism and was able to be with us. A sweet nurse took some photos for us as well. We will have a ceremonial christening later, but he won't be rebatized because once you're in, you're in...lol:).
As far as his health, he is still improving and the are optimistic he may be turning the corner. He still is on oxygen and IV fluids, but is taking more milk through his feeding tube and may even get to nurse by tomorrow evening or Tuesday.
Thanks again for all the prayers. We are optimistic we may be able to bring him home later this week.
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