Sunday, September 4

David, Arianna and I got together tonight with some dear friends.  I tell you we almost felt normal again, like life was the same as it was before the birth of Isaac...our lives has changed drastically over the past month and a half, wow, time sure can go fast or slow, depending upon what is going on in your life...Somedays drag on and some are as slow as molasses. 

Isaac has had another day of weight gain. Keep up the good work son! He is now 2 lbs and 10 ounces.  Today they took an x-ray of his lungs and found them to be wetter than they want.  They gave him a dose of a diuretic today to have his body rid itself of the excess fluid.  They also started him on an inhaler for preemies to help him progress off of the C-PAP.  They say he really likes it and doens't act like he wants to move forward off of it. Please pray for this inhaler to work.  The doctor said it could take up to a week before they see results.  he is getting his dosage of the inhaler every 12 hours.

When I called to check up on him tonight the nurse was cleaning up his bedding.  She said he had urinated through his diaper.  Way to go Isaac!!! That diuretic is working like a charm. Sorry nurse Jennifer....

I was able to kangaroo care him this afternoon.  Our favorite nurse, Alex, mentioned to me yesterday that it is really good for him to still kangaroo care/hold him.  So many studies have shown the benefits for his weight gain and overall growth and health.  Although I enjoy seeing his little face and talking directly to him, this time isn't about me but getting him stronger and ready to face his amazing life!

Have a great day off tomorrow!