Escape

Carter escaped the NICU today with Brad and Nurse Gina. He had to go to the Children's Hospital for a GI study and was wheeled in his crib past the huge fishtank and windows along the way. It may sound insignificant, but for a baby who's never even been outside, just getting out of the NICU was a big deal. Brad said he was wide-eyed, taking in the new sights and enjoyed the trip there and back. For the GI study, he was strapped onto a board, given 20cc via the NG tube and they observed how long it took for his stomach to empty the liquids. He did very well and there don't seem to be any concerns with his stomach emptying. I'm sad I missed his big adventure today but I have to work if his nurses want to be paid! :)

Lindzie caught some pics of him last night after he scooted around in his crib and hung his legs out between the bars. When I get them scanned, I'll post them for your amusement. He also pulled out his NG tube during his 3am feed--I guess he was full or he thought one of his animals was hungry.

His blood pressure meds have been changed again, and his BP seems to be better today. The theory today on his feeding problem seems to be that it's due to reflux. This is both good and bad. Good, because reflux can be controlled and once it is, his feeding skills should quickly improve (if it hurt and you vomited each time you ate, you wouldn't want to eat either). Bad, because if the meds for reflux don't work, surgery is a possibility. I just can't stand the thought of a fifth surgery right now, but if that's what he needs, then we're all for it. This would also be good news b/c it would mean his feeding problem is more physiological than behavioral.