No more tube!!

Collin was removed from his endotracheal tube today..and put on CPAP :)   He is adjusting very well!  His blood gas showed that he is actually oxygenating better today than yesterday, so he's loving it!!  The down side to it, is that it very easily pops out of his nose, because he's a wiggle worm! It is very easy to put back in so its not too much of a problem for his nurses.  The upside to it all is its better for his lungs..and he is now able to cry, which also helps build strong lungs :)  His crying is very quiet and raspy because the tube caused irritation and inflammation in his throat.  They are giving him steroids to reduce the inflammation. He is breathing very well, but when listened to through the stethoscope he had slight wheezing so they are going to start giving him albuterol treatments..its just like taking an inhaler and will help open up his lungs and make breathing even smoother for him! He is also getting chest p.t every 6 hours to help loosen up any mucus which he will be able to cough now without the tube!  Feedings are still going great 26mls w/ 26 cals per ounce.. weighed in @ 3lbs 3.2 ounces today .&. We want 4 lbs. or more for Christmas :)