So far so good

Jacob is having a great week so far with very few apnea spells that are not as bad as last week. He didn't have any last night, yesterday or today. The doctor weaned his oxygen flow rate from 6.0 liters per minute to 5.5 Tuesday and to 5.0 today. He tolerated the reduction well Tuesday and we hope it continues for the rest of the week. He has also been consistent at 24 percent oxygen all week (vs room air of 21).

Jacob is now up to 1 ounce feedings (8 ounces per day). Big milestone!! Jacob has always done a great job of tolerating his feedings, but has been fluid restricted because of his lung condition.

Next week Jacob could be big enough for an open air crib and wearing clothes. If he can get his oxygen flow down to 4.0 liters per minute with no spells, he could be ready for us to hold him and for bottle feeding. Praying for steady improvement to get us there.....

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