Weight again and other news....

Hello everyone,
Sorry it has been so long, life at our place has been "interesting".

It all started on Thursday of last week. Connor started having issues with his oxygen levels and I of course was freaking out. We increased his flow and the amount he was getting and he seemed to improve. Then Friday night Connor had two severe choking episodes and it was off to the ER we went. So at midnight Brian and I show up in the Er at the naval hospital toting oxygen and enough infomation to scare most people. Connor of course by this point is happy and smiling. The docs in the ER were more intereted in hearing Connor's story and actually seeing a former 25 weeker than listening to our issue and when we were done the doctor said "I think he has reflux" I was thinking whatever. Today we went back to see Dr. Huebner (have I ever mentioned how wonderful he is to our family??) and he put Connor on some Zantax and we got a chest xray. This is where things get exciting so hang on.... There was MARKED improvement in Connor's lung xrays (in my opionion) from the ones taken July 10. It was so exciting that I cried. Then we got home and tried the Zantex. Connor was like a different baby! He took his feed really well and then he slept for 3 hours and woke up ate again and was not fussy. I hope that this reflux issue is what is bothing Connor and causing the oxygen needs. We hope to wean the oxygen starting tomorrow....

On another positive note... Connor now weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces and is 20 inches long!!!! I had set a goal for him of 12 pounds by Christmas but I am thinking he will make that by the end of October at this rate. WOO HOO Go Connor Go!!!!

Love to you all,
Ali