Eating & Gaining Weight
Truman has been a very good boy today. He passed another small stool this morning, so breast milk was started again at noon. They are trying a new feeding protocol to try to keep him moving (they think he still hasn't passed everything). Instead of 1CC every four hours, they are going to feed him 2CCs every six hours. The thought is that maybe a greater volume of food with more time to digest might help. We'll find out at 6 p.m. how he did.
He also has now been off his blood pressure medication (Dopamine) for more than 24 hours and is keeping his pressure up quite well. He was also on room air or within five percent or so during my whole mid-day visit.
Nurse Bev said he's developed quite a repuation in NICU for being a feisty baby and for being one who does not like a wet diaper. His kidneys work so well that they moved up to a bigger, more absorbent diaper even though it's huge on him. She said that's a really good sign that he's showing some personality at this stage.
Bev also said he has filled out some since she saw him a week ago. I've been thinking that the last couple of days, but I thought I must be crazy and just getting more used to seeing such a tiny baby. She assured me he's not quite so skinny as he was at birth. It could be because he gained an ounce and a half yesterday!! He's now up to 1 pound, 7 ounces. Hopefully, he can stay on the feeds this time and accelerate that growth.
--Kara
posted by Kara @ 1:30 PM
18 Comments:
Bring in the feedbag, take out the poop truck! ;)
Yeah with the eating, pooping and whatever else Truman decides to do!
He definitely has a mind of his own
and doesn't mind telling whoever is available about it. I LOVE IT!!
Awesome news. We will continue to monitor and be in touch. WE love you all so much. The Oakley's
Awesome. So glad to hear about the progress. And I'm not surprised to hear that little Truman is a fighter...given his mom. She's one tough cookie too. =)
Yeah!! That's so exciting. I'm so glad he's eating and growing (And not beeping so much - yeah for no dopamine and more room air)! I'm so proud of him! Maybe he just needed a pep talk.
I already thought he looked fatter last weekend than in the early pictures, but I thought maybe it was fluid. His skin wasn't nearly as wrinkly I thought.
Grow, Truman, grow!
Amy
Hey Truman (and parents!) -
Sounds like you're working your way up to homemade ice cream - you have to keep up the Price name!! I can hardly wait to get home everyday after school to see how your day has been. We love and pray for you daily.
Great Aunt JoBeth
Hello, Kara. I came to Truman's blog through a link in a friend's blog (she's pregnant and her baby is due in December, as Truman was) and I've been following his development daily. I just want you to know that I'm praying for him very strongly here in Portugal and I'm sending a lot of good energies to you and Ben too. Keep us informed, please...
Hi all! Whilst my preemie wasn't as early as Truman, I can relate to your roller coaster. I just caught up on his story so far, and my thoughts are with you as I can always imagine the same walk into the NICU, the same worries and the same wishes. The pep talk about eatting and pooping is always good! I spent many hours whispering to Presleigh about how it would be a good idea to do it...just do it and get it over with! *laugh*
Keep up the good work Truman!
YEAH Truman, grow!!! We're all praying for you!!! Hang in there, mom and dad, I figure it's very tough on you, but it'll be worth it when he goes home!
I found a link to your blog through carebear. I can relate somewhat to the emotions of having a son in the NICU. Keep growing Truman! I will keep following this amazing survival story. Best wishes to you!
Dear Truman, Kara and Ben.
I am so glad you are feeling better sweetheart. You and your Mummy and Daddy are in my thoughts.
You sound like a determined little fellow, so eat plenty, poop plenty and grow plenty. I will keep coming here for updates on your progress.
With love.
Blessings and Peace.
Elvin.
I'm so glad that Truman is doing well today! He sounds like such a fighter! We still hold you all in our thoughts and prayers!
The Ezermans
Dear Ben and Kara, We are thrilled with the news of Truman's accomplishment today! It
is the answer to so many
prayers. Now he can start
packing on the pounds and
growing into his skin!Oh how I wish I could see &
talk to him again. Any
more pictures? Love,Mom
John and I are in North Carolina and were glad to get caught up on Truman's progress. You are all in our prayers.
Val & John
Im from the Dec06EC board,
Thankyou for keeping us posted, and it is so wonderful that Truman is thriving! I hope only for the best for you and your son and you are in our prayers.
Tara and Joey
yeah! that is great news!! i keep checking every day how he is going im so pleased he is doing well!
i will keep checking to see how he is doin!!
take care!
kylie
dec exp club (kainesmum)
That is great news!! Isn't it funny how your perception of things change? You probably never thought you'd be thrilled that your baby was pooping and peeing.
Keep up those messy diapers!
Steph Anderson
Congrats TRUMAN!!!! and Kara and Ben. You don't know me, but my little Sawyer is due on Dec 5th as well. I think about Truman every day and pray for him every night.
Hi!! I don't know you guys, but have this page on my favorites list and check it daily. I'm so glad to hear little Truman's doing so well. I'd LOVE to see some more pictures of him now that he's growing!!
kelly
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