Thursday, June 23, 2011

Everything is going great at home. He had an appointment today with the respiratory doctor and is doing good.  Still on the oxygen, but doing great.  He currently weighs 11 pounds 1 ounce.  His length last week was 19 3/4 inches (still short).  Figured I should share some pictures of the super cutie!!








Friday, June 17, 2011

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Jealous Sister

Oh, and Chispa has been very gentle and friendly too towards Max.  But you sure can tell she is jealous about getting knocked down a peg on the family ladder.

Home Life

Hello everyone!  It's been since Saturday night that we've had Max home.  He is doing well:  eating regularly, loves to snuggle, and really enjoys his swing.
  
He had his first doctor's visit on Monday - they call it a well-baby checkup, and do them a couple days after they discharge kids from the hospital. He will have another checkup with the eye doctor and respiratory doctor as routine follow ups to make sure his continues to progress.  For preemies with immature lungs like Lil Maxwell, the doctors always keep watch on proper retina and blood vessel development due to the extra oxygen he is getting.  So far he has been totally fine which is great news.

He continues to get his puffers to help his lungs four times a day for now but the hospital says he is a shining example of how far medical technology has come.  We are so proud! 

He is such a happy little guy (except yesterday when he had bad gas!), we just hope he gets into a better rythmn with his nightime sleep.  But that's totally to be expected after only a few days home now.

Pictures on the way as soon as I find the camera !   :-)

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

One Giant Leap


Max had a big move today.  He was moved upstairs to the ICN (Intermediate Care Nursery).  This is a huge step closer to going home.  As of yesterday at 8:00am he is eating all of his feeds via bottle.  In addition to eating all of his food, he needs to show that he can continue to be stable on just the cannula.  We could have our little boy home a couple of weeks!   :)