Eric holding Owen - October 8, 2013

Amy got to hold Owen for the second time in a row last night!  He had some breathing issues with the move, but they got it all worked out soon.  It was easier to move him over this time because he is still on the regular vent.  It seems like he likes it, and his breathing treatments are better applied through the regular vent.

He is peeing good for the time being.  They feel like his kidneys are trying to move fluid better.  He looks a lot better today!

The ultrasound results were pretty good.  He doesn't have any brain bleeds.  There is some fluid around his liver, but this could just be the fluid from his swelling.  They will keep an eye on it.

Eric got to hold Owen for the first time this morning!  Owen did real good moving from the incubator to Eric.  The more he is moved, the better he will get.

His latest lung x rays looked better.  They are getting to ween him of the oxygen and nitrous a little bit.

The occupational therapist came by to check his mobility.  She moved him around a bit and did some stretching.  She will be back tomorrow to show us how to move and stretch him.  She may put a splint on his foot and leg to keep his heavy swollen foot from dropping down and causing trouble.

Owen got his first taste of milk today!  A very small amount was placed in a tube that drains into his stomach.  It is mixed in with the water they are giving him.

Praying for:

• Kidneys to function properly
• Urine output to remain steady
• Owen to tolerate the feedings
• Lungs to develop
• Owen to respond to the stretching

Eric and Owen