Ben has really improved lately. He is off all of his heart medications. He has also started eating better. He is still breathing fast, but it doesn't seem to be a problem for him, it won't keep him from coming home. What is keeping him in the hospital is that he isn't taking full feeds (where he finishes his bottle every time without any being fed through the tube). Until he can do that for a couple of days he has to stay there so that they can make sure he isn't going to get dehydrated or lose too much weight. Lately he has been taking over half the amount in his bottles by mouth, so he is getting really close to full feeds.They started having us do some of the things that we have to do before he can be discharged. We had to watch a couple of videos, infant CPR and PURPLE crying (about shaken baby syndrome). They also need to do a car seat test on Ben to make sure he'll be able to handle the ride home. Hopefully, he'll be coming home really soon!
Here are a few pictures of Ben in his cute little St. Patrick's day outfit. Doesn't he look adorable?
5 comments:
Awww he does look so adorable in his cute lil outfit. I'm getting sooo excited I can't wait till he's just up the street and I can come see him once you guys get settled back into normal life. You guys are so strong to have endured all of this. I'm happy it's finally coming to an end.
He looks so cute and is looking a lot bigger! I am excited for you to bring him home soon.
He looks so much older! Very cute.
He looks even better, lets hope and pray he can come home for the start of his second month. Keep the pics coming. Sue & Josh and the kids wish they could be there to help in some way and see him. Betty & I are off to parts south from Astoria. Saw your condo in Seaside today.
Congradulations to you both on your new baby. I am keeping him in my prayers. I also have a son named Benjamin who is a Kelley in San Antonio TX. I was very interested in your story and blog. I'm here at Uncle Jeans house in California. You are more than welcome to email me in Long Beach at skwithloveforever@yahoo.com
Love your cousin Suzie Kelley
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