Today we are thankful. Thankful for milestones that have been met and another good day. Mason went down for his contrast study and I got to go with him. That was very interesting and I wish I had taken my camera but to make a long story short Mason was put on a long rod that looked like a ski and velcro was wrapped around him and they inserted contrast die up his bottom and rotated him around like he was on a skewer. He did NOT appreciate it but we got the good news that his stomach and intestines are all working like they should. For this procedure, all of Mason's feeds and fluids had been turned off for a short bit and when we got back to the NICU I got to hold him. While I was holding him, he started to smack and suck like he was hungry! That was the first time I have ever heard him smack his lips and he just looked up at me and kept doing it over and over! Once his feeds got turned back on though he was a happy camper but I was so thankful to see him do this and thankful for a good report for his stomach!
Mason also got a "big boy bed" today since he is trying to be like his big brother Corbin (Corbin's big boy bed is going well but he has fallen out a couple of times). Mason's bed still has a heater on the top in case he gets cold and it is staying on minimal settings right now. We are very excited that he is tolerating this! This morning he weighed 4 lb. 10 oz. He keeps growing and growing. They also removed his right EVD from his head last night. Mason was back to his feisty self today which made this Mommy feel better. He was pretty tired after a busy morning with a field trip and slept the rest of afternoon. Below is the sleepy boy in his "big boy bed".
Psalm 118:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.
yay, for the big bed! it was huge when rachel moved into hers. :) she also was like a pig on a BBQ stick when they did a test to see if her kidneys were refluxing. she really hated it too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing. God is good. If there is anyone uncertain about God, they need to read about his miracles that we have all witnessed through Mason!
ReplyDeleteAww these post brought happy tears. I am so happy to hear that Mason had a good day and that things are going well. He looks so sweet all snuggled up under his blankie. Also great to hear that Corbin is doing well in his big boy bed too... even if he is falling out once in a while! ;) Continued thoughts and prayers for sweet Mason.
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