Oliver's Journey: Tuesday & Wednesday

On Tuesday, they removed his CPAP and replaced with nasal supplemental oxygen.  He spent Monday and early Tuesday with this supplemental oxygen (just a little) and was fed through his chord IV.  They attempted to discontinue his IV later on Tuesday.  The doctors were concerned that Oliver was not getting enough fluids to process the antibiotics though his kidneys, so he went back on IV fluids. Through Tuesday, Oliver was a breast feeding champion, a natural at the ole' sport. This helped immensely, as by Wednesday he was feeding really well. By Wednesday evening, he was off the IV.  Also late Tuesday, early Wednesday, Oliver was breathing great and came off any air support. Wednesday was another day of Olympic feedings, both by the bottle and by the boob (since he came off the IV, they needed to ensure that he was getting enough fluids so we supplemented with donor human breast milk).  Oliver was clearly partial to the real breast over plastic (as most men are!).  He was doing so great that doctors started suggesting Oliver might be coming home soon... Bonnie has been a champion, feeding and pumping.  Bonnie was discharged on Wednesday and we reluctantly meandered home around 9pm, after Oliver's feeding.  Wednesday night, Oliver got the donor human bread milk and Bonnie was worried he might become a plastic man but her fears were put to rest early Thursday morning when Oliver was excited to say hello to his two, new breast friends. It still looks as though we'll be heading home with him on Friday and we are so happy!  We can't say enough about the staff at Georgetown Hospital, they were phenomenal! Keep your fingers crossed!