Life in the NICU

This is the journal of our life in the NICU with our son born at 23 6/7 weeks gestation. Beau was 1 pound 13 ounces and 13 3/4" long.

Saturday, July 15, 2006




June 15th, 2006. Beau is doing good. They've started giving him "puffs" into his respirator. They are very similar to the meds in inhalators for people with asthma. They open up his lungs so he can absorb oxygen better when he breaths. He had them before, but was too young for them to really do anything for him. Now they're working beautifully and his nurses were able to suck out a bunch of the junk in his lungs. He seems much more comfortable now. He'll get those every 6 hours until they aren't beneficial to him any longer. I'm just happy he's more comfortable.

These pictures where taken by another parent in the NICU whom we've become friends with. I think she did a great job! He looks so cute in his little Roo outfit from his older sister. To me, he looks like a baby, just smaller.

Lets keep praying for Beau, Aiden, and all the NICU babies who could use all the support they can get. These poor babies shouldn't have to go through all of this but for some reason they are and they're overcoming obstacles everyday. I am amazed everyday. It sure makes you appreciate life.

1 Comments:

Blogger WeeOnesMommy said...

I am so so glad I caught the yawn in that pic.. He's so cute.. Can't wait fot the day they can play together and have sleep overs... See you tomorrow
Love to all, and to the boys..
Jess

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