Sleepover

Archer's ophthalmologist paid a visit today to check on the progression after the double eye procedure. The doctor said that he would place Archer in the top 10% of those who have undergone the procedure. He came expecting no change from the operation. Instead he found good growth of vessels growing in the right directions! This is a good early sign of recovery. Archer will continue to have weakly checkups unless Mom and Dad are informed otherwise.
Archer received some equipment that he will use when he gets home. Archer has an apnea monitor that will set off an alarm if he stops breathing for 20 seconds. Archer also received a nebulizer that will allow Archer to receive breathing treatments to help grow healthy lungs. He will receive this treatment twice a day. One of the doctor's orders is that Archer requires a small boost of oxygen only during feedings. Tomorrow Archer will receive more equipment to help with this task.
Archer invited Mom and Dad over for a sleepover in his room in the NICU. Mom and Dad will learn more about Archer's night time habits and how some of his new equipment works. Archer will undergo a car seat study soon. He must sit in a car seat for two hours without any poor breathing habits or bradys. He can take it again if he fails. If he passes this test, and shows no signs of other problems through the morning, then Archer is scheduled to be on his way home tomorrow!