Day 38 of Life - July 26th

The little man has now reached 31 weeks and 2 days gestation and continues to do well. He is currently at a flow rate of 10, in approximately 44% oxygen. He has officially been given the diagnosis of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (or chronic lung disease). This basically refers to the scarring and inflammation that is occuring in his lungs from being born too early. After being on ventilation for 28 days or more, an infant is given this diagnosis. This will, in the future, leave him more vulnerable to respiratory infections, such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which we will definitely have to discuss in more detail in the future. For now, this isn't going to make too much of a difference in his care or progress (we hope!).

Sha has also received another dose of Lasix, but will be put on Aldactazide (a slower acting diuretic) to help with his fluid retention. The Aldactazide will also prevent him from passing important nutrients (ie. potassium), which he has been doing with the Lasix.

Other than that, the Turkey is great! He is wearing clothes for the first time today...a little onesie with little bears playing with different coloured balls. Oh so precious. Also, Grandma Cush is here to visit and is snuggling him close. Ma is going to photograph the event...so pics to follow! Grandma says that its a special moment to hold him close and feel him breathing and his little heart beating.