Day 7 in the NICU

Huge milestones today!  Lincoln came completely off respiratory support and bilirubin lights!  He looked so great when we went in at 8:30 to snuggle him.  So glad his oxygen is out and he doesn't have to worry about the tubes up his nose anymore.

Today is his last day of antibiotic and his IV comes out at midnight!  Hooray for one less cord hooked to our boy!

He gained about 2 ounces and didn't spit in the last 24 hours.  They are going to slowly decrease his feeding times to stretch his tummy.  So far 75 minutes is working.  He tried to nurse again today and made it about 3 minutes.  Sounds like this may be a slow process.  He's just so sleepy!

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He got to have his first bath today and thought it was heaven sent.  He relaxed the whole time.

He is weaning to an open crib and so far keeping his temperature.  Hopefully this will continue.

So relieved to be making progress!  Hopefully only a couple more days and baby boy Lincoln can come home.