Gabe is now over 4 lbs!!!
He has been switching back and forth between the nasal cannula and CPAP every 6 hours for quite some time now. He seems to be doing well with that.
He also is taking part in a study through KU that provides positive stimulation orally with a gently vibrating pacifier. He has LOVED this! He goes to town whenever he gets this special pacifier, and is usually very alert through the training sessions. The objective of the study is to improve preemie's' suck, swallow, breathe instincts.
He is wearing clothes in his isolate. They tried putting him in a crib, but he just couldn't keep his body temperature up.
Please keep praying for his lungs and breathing. This has been a tough obstacle for the little guy.
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i can't wait until our little one reaches 4lbs! :)
ReplyDeletewe're still working on getting off the cpap as well. we'll remember gabe in our prayers.
our little ones had exactly the same stats when they were born. how many weeks along was gabe?
I am so glad to hear of all Gabe's great progress. He is getting SO big!!! We will continue to pray that his lungs will get better and grow stronger. He'll get there!!! Can't wait to see him again!!
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It is amazing what they can do for preemies these days. The vibrating pacifier sounds like a baby's dream. Keeping you in my prayers. Bandit has settled in quite nicely. He loves to sit on my lap and hop on the bed when I'm trying to make it. Let the miracles continue to bless your life.
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