Today was a split up day at the NICU. I went for the late morning/early afternoon, and Sean went at nighttime. Orly is back on as the neonatologist for this week, and I know she really wants to keep Matthew off the vent - and Orly means business!
The Good
Matthew hung on for another 24 hours off the vent. He didn't have any major desats except when he was being fussed with. At his weight in tonight he finally broke the 3 lb mark, at 3 lb 1 oz. They had gone down on his diuretics so that might have been part of it. He, of course, could go down tomorrow night but it was nice to see!
The Bad
Matthew's NIPV settings were turned up today to where they were yesterday - essentially the max they will bring them up. His sats were OK but he looked labored in his breathing. We are keeping are fingers crossed he can stay off the vent and that his lungs can mature some more.
The Ugly
No Ugly for today for Matthew - fingers crossed it stays that way.
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