Just a quick update today. Brendan is doing very well. He is on room air now in the cannula – no oxygen support needed. He still needs the cannula for a little bit of pressure and it makes the air warm and humid. They’ve taped it right on to the end of his nose so it stays in place better now. Poor kid doesn’t have an inch of skin that hasn’t had tape on it!
He was up to 18cc every three hours on feeding, still increasing 2cc every 12 hours until he hits 45 total.

He was looking better today too, he has lost a little more of the puffiness. He was also awake and alert while I was there, while not seeming uncomfortable. His little voice is getting a bit stronger.

Trevor has been having a little trouble with gas and discomfort and very full diapers. We are not sure if it is something I am eating or if it might be the new vitamins he is taking. He will see the doctor again this week so we will ask about it.
While Mom was changing his diaper today, he made a fierce grunting sound and shot liquid poop at least five feet across the room. You expect with boys that you have to be on the alert for the water fountain, but even with that he hasn’t gotten too much distance yet.
This was an unbelievable shot and I spent some time scrubbing the carpet while we all laughed in disbelief. I wish I was exaggerating, it was clear across the room.

Of course, he looks completely innocent!