It is working!!!

So my last post was about Cooper's set backs. He was turned up on his vapotherm from 4 to 5 and then 5 to 6 as well as his Co2 levels were going up. The doctors recommended a round of steroids to combat this problem. The last time Cooper was on this steroid he was ready to come off the ventilator after 2 days! So we were looking for big things, and we got them!! Within 3 doses Cooper was coming down on his oxygen needs. He was needing 78% at his highest and is now on 29%!!! His Co2 also came down from 88 to 59! We are very proud of our little guy! If he stays on this low level of oxygen, the doctors will most likely turn his vapotherm down some. We are gaining ground back!!

He is so precious and I am loving every moment I get to spend with him. He is getting older and has times when he is awake and wants to interact. He is 38 weeks gestational and 12 weeks old. So technically, he is not supposed to be here yet, but has been here for 12 weeks. Is that confusing to anyone else? It can boggle the mind... ANYWAY, he wakes up and is ready to play. I am new to this mommy thing and am thankful to the NICU nurses who help me figure out this stuff! They have put black and white designs in his crib for him to look at. They allowed us to bring his mobile from home for him to watch. They also allow him to have his musical seahorse in the crib with him. The coolest thing is that they are always looking for ways to engage him. They brought out a swing to try, but it was complicated and didn't have batteries. So we tried a bouncy seat. They allowed us to bring the one from home. It vibrates and bounces. It also gives him a change of scenery. He can sit up and look around instead of being in the crib all day. He is getting so big!! He now weighs 4 pounds and 10 ounces!!

Hope you enjoyed the update! Sorry it is so rambling!! LOL! Thanks so much for your prayers! God is so working in the life of this sweet boy! (And us too!!) Looking forward to all He has in store for us!