Well Greyson is continuing to do pretty well. He is still on the cpap which means he is still breathing on his own, over 48 hours already! His noon blood gas was a little higher than his midnight gas, but still OK. As always time and more gasses will tell the story. Hopefully his midnight gas will be around the same as what his noon gas was.
They let him have a pacifier now and he really seems to like it! It helps him calm down when he sucks on it. This is a skill that babies develop at a certain gestational age, usually between 32 and 34 weeks. Greyson really seems to have the sucking down, and so far he is able to suck and breath at the same time. When we came in today he was sucking on the back of his hand. He got going so good that you could hear this loud smacking noise as he would latch on to it and suck.
We let him look at his toy for a bit today. He really seemed to enjoy it. His eyes are still developing but I think he really enjoys the changes with the lights. He watched it for quite awhile. As I’ve mentioned he doesn’t particularly care for the cpap machine so finding ways to sooth him is always good.
He continues to let out little cries. They tire him out really quickly so when he gets really fussy and begins to cry it is usually only 3 or 4 cries before he stops and seemingly falls asleep. It’s kind of funny to watch him get all red faced, let out a couple yells, then completely relax as he just has no energy left. I know you are dying to hear his cry, but it may take me a few days to get the video ready. This is my final week of school and I’m trying to ensure I don’t have to take the class over again!
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated on Greyson’s progress. HE IS BEAUTIFUL. My husband and I pray for him every morning. He is a blessing. Please tell Stacy I said hello and just know we are here if you ever need help with anything. I know you have been running like crazy. Greyson is so very lucky to have such wonderful and caring parents. Again, thank you for sharing Greyson with us.
Karin B
occupational therapist at SI
Thank you so much for keeping us all updated on Greyson’s progress. HE IS BEAUTIFUL. My husband and I pray for him every morning. He is a blessing. Please tell Stacy I said hello and just know we are here if you ever need help with anything. I know you have been running like crazy. Greyson is so very lucky to have such wonderful and caring parents. Again, thank you for sharing Greyson with us.
Karin B
occupational therapist at SI
What a cool toy!!!!! 🙂 What a sweet little boy!!!!! 🙂 So glad to hear he is doing well breathing. God is good.