Finally Feeling Comfortable

It has only taken 5 days, but finally I think Luke is feeling comfortable on the SiPap. When I walked in last night, his oxygen saturation was down to 38% and he was "satting" high 90's. I haven't seen him this low for over a week when he was still on the ventilator. Also, his respiratory rate is finally in the "normal" spot. He is staying between 40-80 breathes per minute. This is wonderful. He was sometimes in the 100's, which means he was breathing way too much. Hopefully he will become so comfortable that they can lower his settings soon, and even switch him to CPAP or Vasotherm. I'm just happy we aren't worrying about putting him back on the ventilator. His ROP exam wasn't fantastic, but it could be a lot worse. As of right now we are in zone 2, but we have mild ROP. He can grow out of it as of now, but we really won't know till they check again next week. Nothing too serious as of now. He gained another ounce yesterday, so we are 3 pounds 2.2 ounces. Hopefully the up and up continues, especially while his dad is gone for 10 days. On Wednesday, Jonathin will finally be able to hold Luke. I'm just hoping he can stay warm as long as he can while Jonathin is holding him. Thanks everyone once again.

Jordan