Bye, Bye Extra Oxygen & Hello Home
Posted on December 12, 2007
The journey to remove Toby’s nasal canula (supplemental oxygen) has been unfolding over the past few weeks. The nursing staff had tried to remove Toby’s canula several times over this past week or so, only to see his oxygen saturation drop substantially. It was unknown whether the drop was due to his nasal congestion, swollen nasal passages or just immature preemie lungs. After our visit this past last Sunday, the nurse tried removing him from his canula again and this time, Toby was able to maintain his oxygen saturation! There has only been a few times that Toby has needed to go back on his canula, but not for very long.
Today Toby weighed 6 lbs., 4 oz and is 19 inches long. His feedings (every 4 hours) are now at 70 mL (a little over 2 oz., each.)
Since the supplemental oxygen was the last hurdle to conquer before discharge, you know what that means – time to come home! The doctors have set a tentative “room-in” date of December 30th or 31st with discharge on January 1st, 2008. Toby still needs to get his immunizations and his circumcision at the end of this week. The doctor wants to see how all of that goes before the discharge date is “officially set.”
Having said all of that, we are thrilled and excited that we might be able to start the New Year off right – with our little boy at home with us!
I can’t get over how big he is! And smiling! He has done wo well. There will not be a better homecoming. Congratulations to all of you. Get your rest . . . once Toby is at home there won’t be any.
Truly a happy New Year,
Cameron
27.12.2007 08:31
Is he actually smiling or does he have gas???? LOL Coming home!!! I know that is exciting. Take care, Scott
27.12.2007 10:57
Yayyy! Toby is coming home. Right where he belongs! What a great way to start your new year. We are all so excited for yall. Take care, and we will be talking to you soon.
Way to go Toby!
27.12.2007 12:19