Bigger and Bigger

Nick is getting so big! He is now 3lbs 12.8 oz. I can't believe he is almost 4lbs. Wow. He is just getting himself ready to come home. He continues to take little steps toward that goal.

Yesterday, they began transitioning him to come out of the isolette and into an open air crib. Because he is gaining good amounts of weight, he is able to maintain his own body temp. Therefore, he doesn't need the isolette be heated anymore. They swaddled him all day yesterday and had the heat off in his isolette. If he does well on that, he will move into an open air crib. I don't think Nick really likes being swaddled though. He really likes the freedom to move around, which he does a lot. When he is all swaddled, he can't really move his arms and legs like he would like. He gets a little fussy when he goes to move, and can't. He is taking it well though.

The plan now is to retry him off cpap Monday. If he can stay off cpap, then they will bring in OT and see how well he can take a bottle. Some babies take to it immediately, some need a little coaching. I am not exactly sure how long he will be off cpap before he starts trying a bottle, but it won't be too long.

Things are looking good. They are still saying end of February for him to come home, but I think it may actually be sooner. I won't get my hopes up too much, but I am thinking maybe mid-Feb. Can't wait!