Monday, February 23, 2009

02/23/2009

Hi everyone! Here’s the newest update on our little Adam Larbi! Adam was getting doses of caffeine because of his apnea spells. Those doses have been cancelled because the apnea spells are now decreasing. Adam is keeping his food down well and is getting 25 cc’s every few hours. Adam is being fed through a tube still; however, just the other day he started being fed from a bottle twice a day. He’s doing so good taking from the bottle. He has now trained himself to be coordinated in sucking, swallowing, and breathing at the same time!! WAY TO GO ADAM!!!!

Adam’s eye medication has been discontinued, so that’s good as well!

Another ultrasound was done on Adam’s brain. There is no change and another ultrasound will be completed in two weeks. Adam’s second eye exam was given with no change – so everything is progressing as it should. His hearing exam will be in a few weeks.

Our little munchkin is now known as a “step down baby” (not real sick) thanks God, so he was moved to another location in NICU. :)

Little man weighs in at 3.3 pounds (pretty close to 1500 grams, but not quite there yet). Once he gets to 1500 grams, he is allowed to wear clothes from home as long as they open or zip in the front. His primary nurse said "almost time to play dress up"! :) I know momma is very happy about that!

Once Adam is 4 pounds he will be moved to an open crib; however, he must be able to maintain is body temperature with clothes, blanket, and hat on. He will be monitored every hour to make sure this is happening, but if he cannot maintain his temperature – then he will have to move back to the incubator again.

A lab on Adam’s blood was performed to check his red blood cells since his last transfusion. The numbers are looking great! Another lab will be checked again next week.

2 comments:

  1. Awesome news. Way to go, little Adam. You are a little fighter.

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  2. Al - Humdullilah (Praise be to God!!) Keep fighting little Adam, we are all praying for you.
    Suzanne, sorry I missed seeing you the other day... I had a Girl Scout function. I hope to see you soon.
    I can't wait to meet Adam in person.

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