Eleven Weeks Old

Archer's x-ray this morning looked much better than yesterday's! The doctor believes the spot they saw was just some stool, and not a sign of NEC. Archer was put back on a feeding schedule today. He is receiving feedings on a 2 hour basis. If he does well with this then he will go back to a 1 1/2 hour schedule tomorrow. His feeding tube was moved and now flows through his booger preserve. This will allow him to achieve full suction on his pacifier, preparing him for bottle feeding.
Archer had his second ROP exam (eye test) today. The doctor found that one eye has stage 1 ROP, and the other has stage 2 ROP. These stages can be described as (link): 1) Mildly abnormal growth of retinal vessels. Usually gets better without any treatment and has no long-term effects. 2) Growth of retinal vessels is moderately abnormal. Usually gets better without any treatment and has no long-term effects. The eye doctor will pay a visit weekly to look for improvement.
Archer seemed fairly calm today and he rested well with Mom. His oxygen level made it all the way down to 26%! He is still on 4 liters of flow. His latest weigh-in was 3 pounds 5 ounces. He also moved up a diaper size.