Archer's chest x-ray this morning was said to be much better than previous x-rays. Archer was able to wean off a couple of ventilator settings. His allowed apnea time was moved back to every six seconds. His oxygen levels are back in the high thirties. Archer's CPT treatment was moved to every eight hours. This way he will not be bothered during his resting times.
Archer had a temperature scare during the day today. Mom noticed his head was constantly moving, he looked uncomfortable, red, and his heart rate was up. The nurse took his temperture and it reached 101. The nurse opened his incubator and turned down the heater in his bed. A blood test was also administered to see if another infection was brewing. These results came back negative. It took about 45 minutes, and two poops, for his temperature to get back to a normal level. It was thought to be a malfunctioning temperature probe that caused his temperature to rise; it has been fine since. Archer had his last round of antibiotics today from his last infection scare.
Archer has increased his milk intake from 144 ml to 156 ml per day, with a 24-cal fortifier. He has made it to 2 pounds 9 ounces.
Mom and Dad are currently testing out the kangaroo care system. We have moved to an every other day schedule for the time being. Archer's status on the weekends has not been as good as during the week. Some doctors and nurses attribute this to being too tired and over worked. However, other nurses and doctors say that kangaroo care can be the best thing that a parent can do for him. We are trying to find the best schedule that benefits his health.
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