I assertively but politely voiced my displeasure at the disconnected tubes that have come with taking Anders out for kangaroo care the past couple days. He didn't even destat a bit today!
I'm not sure what percentage is the runner's high from going all the way around Lake Nikomis, the regular eating of the fresh white frosting donuts Dan brings home, the crisp smell of fall in the air today, or that Anders is doing so well, but all the percentages add up to feeling great today!
Anders is steady as he comes. Nothing new to report. He weighs about 3 lbs 4 oz. They are increasing his calories to try to get him bigger. They are testing his urine for an infection. They don't think he has this time of infection, but they haven't tested for it yet. The results won't come for a couple of weeks.
We have a time horizon for Anders' transfer to Fairview Southdale in Edina. The nurse practitioner said that if he can stay on high flow (casino tubes) for a week, then he can flee to the 'burbs. One week off the high flow would nicely coincide with the end of our current parking pass and more importantly Anna's 30th Birthday!!! What a great birthday present that would be! Better than the "Prairie Home Companion (at the State Fair) tickets I gave her!
Anna is holding Anders now. I just held him. I figured out a trick to keep him from desating when he goes low. I massage his back around his lungs and he usually perks right up.
Anna and I have been in better spirits today than perhaps any time since Anders arrived five weeks ago today. I might have to celebrate under the Teflon sky tonight by going to a Twins game! We shall see...
Tomorrow we are going to the State Fair. I am particularly excited for the jalapenos stuff with cream cheese wrapped in pastrami on a stick. Anna is looking forward to hotdish on a stick with cream of mushroom soup dipping sauce (not really!).
A great day so far.
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