Jack Kaden

It is well known that a picture is worth 1000 words, so I’ve got 3 pictures that pretty much sum up the day. 1585 grams, 20cc’s, 40% O2.
He streched.
He slept.
He drooled.

Jack has been exutbated. He is now back on the CPAP and leveled off about 40%. He has been swaddled, which he seems to like. He picked up a few more grams, I think he’s around 1570 ish. Sarah tells me he’s crying and wiggling. I’m on my way up to see him, then we’re [...]

I spoke to Jack’s primary nurse this morning and he continues to remain stable.  I realize that all this information is technical, so I am trying to bring back the links…so here goes. His ventilator rate has been lowered from a high of 20/6 to 14/5. I am not sure what the rate means (breaths per [...]

Well the camera I’ve been lusting after arrived yesterday by personal “Grandpa Ray” messenger. Its pretty cool. I was over at the hospital after work today ’cause I found out that if I wear a mask and gloves then I can get in to the NICU. So I’ve got a few pics for you all.
Jack [...]

Jack has been stable this afternoon. He is on 45% oxygen and 20 on the ventilator. They have cut his feeding down to 10cc’s to try to get some of the cloudiness out of his lungs. He lost a little weight today but since he’s been gaining pretty steadily for the past several days it [...]