Archer has been weaning off his high-tech equipment by the hour.
He lost another light for his jaundice today; pretty soon it will be lights out for him.
Archer's breathing and lungs have been so healthy that the staff took him off the oscillator today. He upgraded to a ventilator. With this, he can take breaths on his own and the ventilator can take some breaths for him. The staff is already toying with the idea of taking him off the ventilator and onto a c-pap, though there may not be one small enough to fit his nostrils.
Archer's heart test results came back with positive results! There are no known open vessels that need to be treated.
Archer's parents ate a celebratory dinner provided by the hospital. They also received a car seat to take home; unfortunately the trip home tomorrow will not include Archer.
We are very thankful for the tremendous strides he has shown at his stay in the NICU.
Go Archer!
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