Well, the number 2 has TWO different meanings today......1. Matthew is officially two months old (yet still is a month away from when he was supposed to be born, which is crazy)
2. Matthew was moved to room 2 (step down room) today at......no not 2pm, but close....3pm
I originally had a wish that Matthew would be moved to room 2 by Christmas. Then Lynn told me how room 2 was very noisy, and I thought maybe Matthew wouldn't like it. I think she also wanted to keep Matthew in room 4 to make sure she could stay on his service as much as possible (room 2 has non ICU nurses in it, so the ICU nurses in it may get called to rooms 3-4 for more serious cases). Then the other day there was the baby that passed while I was there (see earlier post). The next day Lynn mentioned Matthew going to room 2 fairly soon, and how that might be better for me as well. That day was hard, as was today. Another baby was brought in (to the same spot as that other tiny little warrior) and immediately put on the oscillating vent (the same type both Alexander and the other tiny little warrior were on). This happened just as we were being moved out of room 4 and into room 2.....
The Good
Matthew had a stable day today. The biggest news (other than going to room 2) is that he was able to take FULL FEEDS today by the bottle - once at 2pm with me and the other at 8pm with Cassie, his night nurse. It is very impressive considering he is still on CPAP! He gained a little more weight tonight, and is right around 5 pounds! He also tolerated the third (and last) of his shots today.
Matthew also had his follow up eye appointment today. I was very nervous, but we got some good news. Matthews ROP has stabilized at stage 1 and has not progressed.
The Bad
Matthew continues to need respiratory support. His rash is still there but is slowly getting better.
The Ugly
No Ugly today for Matthew - fingers crossed it stays that way
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