Our "big" boy now weighs in @ 2 lbs. 9.6 oz and is enjoying 13.5ml's of milk at todays feedings :) Last night he got a blood transfusion..because of all the testing that requires blood, sometimes his counts get low and he is given a little extra blood. This was his third transfusion.
The little cold he had seems to be clear! They did a blood culture and it is still negative.. they will continue to give him antibiotics for 7 days from the negative result to make sure the bug really is clear from his system.
He had a cranial ultrasound yesterday morning... he is still stable, and it shows that the blood is starting to absorb!! This is great news and we hope that it will continue to absorb and swelling goes down. The Dr. said there is still a possibility of hydrocephalus (extra spinal fluid) to build up and swell, so they will continue to measure his head daily and watch for any changes. He will still get ultrasounds to follow up, but at this point he has been stable for long enough that the ultrasound checks will not be as often, probably every other week instead.
Also, we've noticed a big change in Collin's appearance over the last few days..he is still tiny but the extra weight is truly noticeable!! He now has little cheeks and a double chin :) We cant wait to see what 3+ lbs. will look like!
this is all great news...So thankful that God is answering our prayers and making our Collin well! So happy he is tolerating Mommy's milk so well. So proud of you Deedoo, keep up the good work...you are amazing my little man xoxo ~ Love, Grammy xo
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