Hi everyone. I’m really sorry I haven’t been able to update lately. Between the back and forth to the hospital, being there at scheduled times, pumping and having to sleep at some point…I’ve been slow at posting updates.
Clark will be 6 weeks old in two days. He weight 3lbs 10oz and is 16.5″ long. He’s been doing normal preemie things lately like desatting and having heart rate drops. Thankfully, those have been more widely spaced over the past few days.
Since my last update, Clark has gone from the high frequency oscillating ventilator to the conventional vent to the cpap and now to the high flow nasal cannula. He’s being slowly weaned on the pressure and hovers between 25-30% oxygen. He started bottle feeding three days ago and has one bottle per day in addition to his regular gauvage feedings. He’s not been able to drink much from the bottle (1-5ml) before having a heart rate drop, but I’m confident that he will get there. He gets 16ml/feeding at present but that goes up by 1ml every 3 feedings.
Thank you all for keeping up with Clark’s progress and the prayers. I know that many of you who read are in the same boat that we have been/are in. This isn’t easy and it is scary but it’s possible. I don’t have a ton of free time, but if you’re going through pPROM now and ever need anyone to talk to, please email me and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can: brandy.l.kelley@gmail.com.
Posted by Jennifer on February 27, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Brandy
Clark is a beautiful baby boy. I am so relieved to hear he is doing well. Your story really gives me hope. I am currently 25 weeks pregnant and on hospital bed rest. The doctors are not optimistic about her lungs and I am trying with all my might to keep the faith. Thank you for sharing your story.
Posted by pprom on February 27, 2010 at 9:00 pm
My doctor came in while I was in labor telling me that she didn’t think he’d have lungs. All I can say is that you must believe in your baby. Know there are many possibilities and whatever ends up being the case, you have done your very best. Hospital bed rest isn’t fun, by any means, but you can do this. Drink lots of water and take vitamin C. Sleep as much as you possibly can and try to find things that keep you feeling positive. I would just stare off into space for hours on end thinking about nothing, but it helped the time pass by. Have mini-goals for yourself, every week I made it was another reason to be happy. 28 and 30 weeks were huge milestones. I wish you the best and I know what you’re going through. Email me if you ever need to talk.
Posted by Jessica Shumake on March 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Glad to hear that your little guy is making progress! Thanks for the update!