Foster is one week old today! It seems like it's been a long week, but hopefully the next 3 0r 4 in the NICU will fly by. Despite his processing of food (i.e. pooping up a storm) they decided to put in the PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) yesterday. In the long run, it will save him multiple needle sticks, but we were hoping he didn't need one. The doctors don't want him to fall behind in his nutrition, so this will ensure IV access for his TPN (total parenteral nutrition...IV food). Infection rates are actually lower with the PICC lines compared to peripheral catheters, so I'm sure the doctors made the right decision. This morning he'll have his bilirubin checked again, but he will likely still be in the tanning bed for a few more days. He is up to 4 hours on, 4 hours off the CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) and the next step is off completely...today or tomorrow. He hates the nasal prongs, so that will be happy day for everyone when he doen't need that. I'll add a brief update later!
So are there ocean sounds playing while he's tanning?
ReplyDeleteGlad to here he's doing so well =)