Will's Progress - January 15

Will continues to make excellent progress. He weighed in tonight at 4lbs, 11oz, spending the majority of the day at 21% oxygen/room air (the air we breathe contains 21% oxygen). The nasal cannula remains employed however and is set at 1 liter. We hope to wean him to 3/4 liter by early next week.

Will also had an eye exam today, resulting in no evidence of ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity). Breanne and Natalie (primary nurses on day and night shifts) are shooting to have Will in an open crib by next week. If all goes well over the weekend we hope to have him out of the isolette by Monday.

The picture above was taken by Breanne his primary day nurse. This picture and others were taken while his nasal cannula and food tube were undergoing replacement. Thanks Breanne! We love the pics.