Archer came home with oxygen and an apnea monitor. The monitor is very loud when it alerts Mom and Dad about Archer's breathing stoppage. 95% of the time it beeps because a lead came off his chest. Any other time it beeps Archer seems to be breathing just fine, but the breaths are shallow, making it difficult for the monitor to pick up.
Archer's first day at home was great! He ate well and slept well. A home nurse visited. She went through some paperwork, weighed Archer, took his temperature, and listened to his chest. A home nurse will come every other day for the next few weeks to help keep an eye on Archer. The home nurse is available to help deter trips to the doctor's office. She will even be able to give Archer RSV shots during the RSV season.
Archer's second day was not as good, but it was still a fun day. Archer's hernia bothers him often and it makes him very colicky. He fusses many times while eating, thus feeding can take up to an hour with a diaper change, and then the process and fussiness is repeated two hours later for the next feeding. Sometimes it makes it hard to give Archer the amount of milk he requires. Mom and Dad will consult with a physician about the hernia soon.
Archer has turned it around today and is back to eating well and not fussing as much. The fussiness will most likely be on and off until the hernia is removed.
Archer seems to enjoy his new environment. He has several toys to play with, fun music to listen to, soothing bath time, lots of books to be read, and lots of cuddle time. Sometimes Archer sleeps well in his crib and sometimes he would rather cuddle with Mom or Dad.
Archer has several appointments coming up next week. Mom and Dad hope the traveling back and forth to and from appointments does not hinder the progress they have made with Archer's schedule.
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