8/27/09 - Max Update
BobS
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Been a few weeks since the last update. As of today, Max is 30 days old, and exaclty 30 weeks in gestation time. Just a few grams shy of 2 pounds, with a body about the size of an over-stuffed Chipotle burrito.
Since birth, he has gained about a 1/2 pound. A little less than they would like, but still a gain.
He came off the ventilator yesterday, which was HUGE. He made the transition from the full ventilator (which basically does the breathing for him) to a modified c-pap machine (like the ones they give poeple who snore or stop breathing during thier sleep). So, instead of a tube down his windpipe, now he has a little nose-cup strapped on that gives him small bursts of air mixed with oxygen (about 30 a minute) to make sure his lungs stay open. As long as he remains on the c-pap, he has to do ALL the breathing himself. So far, so good. We have been warned, however, that it's usually an on-again, off-again ordeal with the ventilator, so he may eventually have to go back on if he tires himself out too much.
Other than that, he's doing good for such a little guy. Sorry, no picture this time, but next update I'll try to post another.
Hope everyone is well.
Bob
Since birth, he has gained about a 1/2 pound. A little less than they would like, but still a gain.
He came off the ventilator yesterday, which was HUGE. He made the transition from the full ventilator (which basically does the breathing for him) to a modified c-pap machine (like the ones they give poeple who snore or stop breathing during thier sleep). So, instead of a tube down his windpipe, now he has a little nose-cup strapped on that gives him small bursts of air mixed with oxygen (about 30 a minute) to make sure his lungs stay open. As long as he remains on the c-pap, he has to do ALL the breathing himself. So far, so good. We have been warned, however, that it's usually an on-again, off-again ordeal with the ventilator, so he may eventually have to go back on if he tires himself out too much.
Other than that, he's doing good for such a little guy. Sorry, no picture this time, but next update I'll try to post another.
Hope everyone is well.
Bob
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GOD BLESS MAX.
HAPPY ONE MONTH BIRTHDAY! (I cannot believe I found these on the Internet!)
Doug
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Been thinking about you and your family and will continue to send good thoughts your way.
Jeff
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Those little guys can beat amazing odds, and with the advances in medical equipment and procedures, the odds get a big bump. I'm praying for little Max, as my little guy was born at 28 weeks, 2lbs 12 oz, and 2 1/2 months in the NICU. Not fun, but you're strength will be his strength, so you hang in there as well.
Brad
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Hang in there Max! Get those lungs nice and healthy!
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