Has it already been 1 week? Time has flown by.
Mason is continuing to do well. At our pediatrician appointment last week he had gained some weight and weighed in at 7lbs 5oz. We will have another weigh-in this coming Thursday. We also have an appointment with the visiting nurse on Tuesday and our appointment with his Pulmonologist on Wednesday.
We are starting to get into a schedule that works for everyone. With Mason's rigorous feeding and medication schedule, it was tough at the beginning but now it is getting easier. His schedule looks a little bit like this.
12am - reflux med and feeding
4am - feeding
6am - reflux med
8am - vitamins, feeding
9am - digestive med and diuretics
10am - breathing treatment
12pm - reflux med and feeding
3pm - feeding
6pm - reflux med and feeding
8pm - breathing treatment
9pm - vitamins, feeding
Travis and I have worked it out so that I stay up to give the 12am med and feeding while he sleeps. Then he takes care of the 4am feeding and 6am reflux med so that I can sleep.
Mason is also working on bottle feeding. Although he is not allowed to take much by mouth, we are still using the opportunity to work with him on his suck, swallow and breathe coordination. He has made some significant improvement over that last couple of days. He has a rhythm down but still struggles with gagging and choking.
I have posted some updated pictures in the photo gallery.
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Dear Mom and Dad,
Its good to hear that there is a semblence of a schedule, and that it includes some rest for both of you.
Congrats to Mason on his weight gain.
Thanks as always for the updates. It is apparent that God has been listening to all the prayers for all of you.
An Alcona Friend
Mason looks very content at home:) We're glad he is doing well!
Love,
Bethie, Allen and Austin
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