Noah has had an impressive two weeks. He continues to eat and grow. Noah's food intake has started to increase and he has had a noticeable decrease in spells so much so that he has not had any apnea and bradycardia spells since last Thursday. Noah did have a small set back last Friday, the physicians decided that they needed an upper GI study. That showed slight acid reflux resulting in the breast milk being thickened with rice cereal and Noah being put on Zantac. Noah's breast milk volume has been increased to 2/3 of his feedings, and they are attempting 4 bottle feeds per day. Noah has also learned how to nurse! He has broken the 4 pound mark and continues to grow and gain weight.
Today Noah had surgery to repair his bilateral hernias. Noah had an excellent physician and the outcome was the best that we could have hoped for. His recovery this afternoon was a little on the sluggish side, but after surgery he deserved a rest. He is currently on a ventilator, with plans to remove that sometime tonight or tomorrow. Feedings should resume tonight as well. Tomorrow should be better and Noah should be more active. Updates will be more regular I hope. Things sure are busy as we are trying to get ready for his homecoming sometime towards the end of the month or early November!
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