3 weeks old

Brandon is 3 weeks old today. I was there visiting this afternoon but it was very busy since there were 4 babies being admitted so I did not get to kangaroo. One of the babies that was about to be admitted is a 26 weeker so Brandon is not the youngest anymore. Brandon managed to extubate (pull his vent tube out) this morning before I got there so he had a new tube in. The new tube is a little thicker than his old tube which Dr. Rekedal seems to think will help with keeping his oxygen level up. He has a higher rate today on the vent and a lower pressure setting. Brandon is up to 15 cc's of milk today which is a half ounce every 3 hours. His iv is completely removed so he is only getting milk now. He weighs 990 grams. 992 grams is 2 pounds, 3 ounces so he is almost there. Stu came home today so he will go with me tonight to see Brandon.