Chillin' On CPAP

-Daniel is doing well. He was having a hard time keeping his stats up on the nasal cannula and working hard to breathe, the decision was made to put him on CPAP on Tuesday. It is very rare for a little guy like Daniel to go from vent to the cannula - Daniel gave it his best shot. While this is a step back it is still a step in the write direction. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) delivers pressurized air to the baby's lungs and assists the baby with breathing but does not breathe for the baby. Daniel is breathing on his own.
-Daniel has started eating. Daniel is being fed 1 teaspoon of expressed breastmilk every 3 hours through a feeding tube that has been placed down his throat. He is also getting nutrients and lipids (fats) through an IV, he'll be packing on the pounds soon. Speaking of pounds.....Daniel has gained 3 ounces and his current weight is 2 pounds, 3 ounces.