Brandon arrived back at Monmouth Medical Center yesterday afternoon around 3:30. I rode in the ambulance with him and Stu followed behind the ambulance. We were very happy to be back. Sue was Brandon's nurse last night which was such a relief for me after being at CHOP for 2 weeks with most of the nurses there that were inexperienced and only did things the "CHOP way". When Brandon got back he was put in an isolette because he is supposed to be in isolation for 2 days until the infectious disease tests come back. The same thing happened when he went to CHOP. Anytime a baby comes from an outside hospital that is what happens. He was too hot in the isolette so Sue had to put him into a crib. She was also able to lower his liter flow from 1 1/2 liters to 1 liter. As of 6:00 this morning when I talked to her he was doing okay with 1 liter. He had a 40 cc bottle last night and drank the whole thing in 10 minutes. He does not quite have the suck, swallow, breathe thing down but he did not do too bad with it. He would take some sips and then stop and take some breaths. Eventually he will be able to breathe while taking sips. It is something that will come with practice. Brandon weighed 2270 grams last night which is 5 pounds.
2 comments:
Karen, he looks wonderful! He looks so happy and healthy (and cute) in the pictures you posted. I'm glad you are back in your comfort zone. I've been reading your blog and following your story ever since Gyasi told me about it. Here's to hoping he's home with you soon!
Missy (Gyasi's wife)
Hooray! So glad that you're all out of Philadelphia and that Brandon is back in familiar surroundings. Thanks for posting the updated photos.(We're thinking he looks a little like his Daddy!) Wow! 5 lbs already!! Keep up the great work, Brandon!
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