Little changes but big steps are coming for Hugo! He has been nursing longer and drinking most (if not all) of the bottle and is therefore doing well on Phase 2 of the cue based feeding. He has been gaining weight and is now 5 lbs 11oz. His eye exam had good results. His development is in Stage 2 which is exactly where they want it to be and he shows no sign of the Retinopathy disease. Hugo also got off the caffeine this week. Although Hugo hasn't had breathing assistance he was on the standard caffeine routine which is used as a respiratory stimulant. Hugo is very pleased. We are very pleased as well.
Today the nurse popped the top of Hugo's isolette without turning on the warmer! If he can hold his temperature for 24 hours with the top popped he can graduate to a crib! Although he is not ready to come home yet these are all really good steps. Anticipated come home date is still Oct. 16th unless we are told otherwise. Hugo has a list of requirements to be able to come home. He has to go one week without spelling (now that he's off caffeine), hold his temperature, gain weight consistently, and take all of his feedings by bottle or breast. He's getting closer and closer!
We're eager for him to come home but not quite ready! We weren't ready for him when he came and he hasn't given us much time to prepare. The cats are a little impatient as well. They can't wait to try out all their new baby merchandise.
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