Greetings. The changes are coming quick as Elsa and Jonas have reached thirty-four weeks gestational age. Elsa is almost ready to begin trying to feed normally! She has been making sucking motions and using her pacifer this past week as practice. The doctors have switched her feedings from continuous to the full amount over the course of an hour. This prepares her for the more normal on demand feeding that she is getting ready for.
Jonas has received a second round of a low dose of steriods to help prepare him for CPAP. He received his first dose yesterday at noon and the impact was huge. He went from 45 breathes per minute by the ventilator to 20 bpm this morning. He received a 2ml dose of caffiene yesterday as well to help his brain to remember to breathe. He will be ready for his next attempt at CPAP sooner than later. It may be in the next 48 hours! Both babies are still in the three pound crew...they both are receiving a little extra addition to the milk to boost their caloric intake. Last check, Jonas was at 1610 grams and Elsa was hanging in at 1510. If memory serves, the four pound mark is at 1800 grams. Almost there!
We are praying for continued breathing, digesting (and bowel movements), and healing for Elsa and Jonas.
God Bless,
Dan & Mari & Elsa & Jonas
Mari and Dan, thank you for the video of Elsa. She is just so darling! Ayako and I want to place $100 on Jonas. Thanks for the updates and prayers will continue. Prayers Up!
ReplyDeleteMari & Dan, it is so good to hear that all 4 of you are doing so well. Jonas you can do the CPAP! You bring smiles to our faces. Know that all of you are in our prayers. Jerry & JoAnn Lejeune.
ReplyDeleteMari & Dan, it is so good to hear that all 4 of you are doing so well. Jonas you can do the CPAP! You bring smiles to our faces. Know that all of you are in our prayers. Jerry & JoAnn Lejeune.
ReplyDeleteBabies are such an amazing gift. I am so glad that Elsa and Jonas continue to thrive! I loved the video! Much love, Angela
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