Eli hit a benchmark yesterday: He now weighs 1,000 grams! According to another mother who was there at the time, the nurse who weighed him applauded when she looked at the scale and saw the four-digit number. Maybe it's just the power of suggestion, but Eli does all of a sudden look bigger to me and Paul. And though he's always been active, he seems more interactive than before. Doesn't he seem like he's playing in this series of photos? He must be getting ready for Grandma Cam and Grandpa Bill's visit tomorrow.The doctors officially have ruled out pneumonia and stopped the antibiotics. Though Eli still has some collapses in his lungs, the doctors have steadily been weening him off the ventilator. I have a feeling it won't be long until he graduates to CPAP (nasal oxygen). We are looking forward to that day because then we will finally be able to hear his voice—the ventilator prevents Eli from making any sound. All in all, it was a great day—such a great day, in fact, that Eli's nurse, Anna, decided to let me hold him again. I'm hoping this will become a daily event!
3 comments:
Yippiieeee!!!!!!!!!!!
Such great news. It's really starting to feel like Spring. Hooray for Eli!!!
big hugs
Abi
I was there to see it! Eli was more active and it looked to me and to Paul as though his thighs and arms were just a little fuller. I felt a skip in my walk as I left the hospital and hurried home to tell Dave.
Paul and Stephanie he is beautiful We are so glad he is doing well. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs and Kisses to all of you.
Lisa and Mike
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