We've got two eyes!!

Big news of the day is that Kale opened his other eye, so we're 2 for 2! His eyes don't have color yet, they are just dark pupils. The nurses said that he can probably see about 12 inches or so but at this point it would just be blurry images. We only get to see his eyes during cares, so unfortunately Derc hasn't seen them yet since he is at work when we do cares. We're hoping tomorrow he can time his work day to be there for the afternoon cares and see his son's eyes open for the first time!

Kale's blood gases were pretty good today, so no big news there. He is still at 1 lb. 12 oz. and is at 9 mls every 3 hours with the fortified food. I'm crossing my fingers that tonight is a good night for weight gain.

Kale's lung x-rays are still hazy, and unfortunately the nurses are getting more and more mucus out each time they suction the tube that goes down to his lungs (which they have been having to do more frequently). It's great that they are able to suction it out, but not good that his lungs continue to produce it. The Drs. said it's completely expected with micropreemies, but we always like to think Kale can out-do the expected.

Kale's phosphorous levels have been dipping a bit and are low on the range the Drs. want them within. They aren't sure why this is happening and are trying to control the levels through different dosage in his TPN (which is his IV nutrition). Also, his blood sugar levels are kind of on a roller coaster the past few days. He's been on the high range but his body has been able to bring it back into the normal range about every other time they test it. They can give insulin to regulate it, but they would like to see his body take care of it itself.

That's about it for tonight! Thanks for keeping Kale in your thoughts, he's getting better each day!