~Written by Karl, the proud papi
Another beautiful day! Luke continued to do well on the nasal cannula again today, and they lowered his oxygen level all the way down to 21%, which is the same level we breathe at (he is now getting no additional oxygen support). The doctor said that he will be taken off the cannula tomorrow, but if he takes it out himself tonight, they will allow it (and continue monitoring him, of course). They also removed another one of his lines out of his belly button today (because of concern over infection), and gave him a new IV in his right arm. He is pooping great (I’ll bet you really wanted to know that) and able to take 9 ml of milk, so they increased his milk consumption to 20 ml, and (drum roll, please) LULU GOT TO TRY BREASTFEEDING FOR THE FIRST TIME TODAY. He apparently (according to mom) made a few feeble attempts and then promptly passed out (so satisfying to be on mommy’s breast). But I know that mommy was very happy being able to at least have the chance to breastfeed. Daddy also got to hold him after breastfeeding, and Luke continued to rest peacefully (and he also had the hiccups from the breastfeeding ☺
Lulu’s dad came to visit which was nice. Today Carlita asked to go see her little brother (rather than going to school). She seems to be getting the idea that he’s around but not at home. It feels like we have two lives right now – one at the hospital and one at home. Can’t wait to blend them together.
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