Day 31 - 1015g, 9ml milk per feeding, SIPPV Oxygen 30%

Oh boy, you have weight lost today. 

You are lighter by 50g as compared to yesterday. Hopefully it is because of the transition between TPN and breast milk feeding.

Your milk feeding has increased to 9ml every 2 hours. Based on your current weight, your full feeding volume shall be 10-12ml. If everything go smoothly, you shall be on full feeding in another 1 or 2 days time.

You continue to improve on your respiration system. You are still on SIPPV mode but the oxygen supply has reduced to 30% from 35% yesterday.

The nurse has put you on prone position to prevent you from pulling off the ventilation tube. Papa know it is not comfortable, but pulling it off is very dangerous. The only way to release from intubation will be get stronger and breathe without ventilator.

Because you are on prone position, you are facing down and unable to see your mom. When she touches you, I can see you wanted to turn around and see her. You are very strong, I can see your hands and legs are trying very hard to turn your body. I know you want to see your mom.

If you are studying in primary school while you read this post, please go back and hug your mom.

If you are studying in secondary school while you read this post, please tell your mom that you will choose your friend carefully and will always behave yourself, give her a hug as well.

If you are studying at college while you read this post, visit her often and date her for lunch, hi teas or dinner. Hug her always.

If you are working, be it still bachelor or married, visit her often, update her that you are healthy and happy. Spend times with her together with your sisters. Give her some hugs.

I can see the bonding between you and her. Both of you love each other so much. 

May this power of love help you to recover soonest and may the power of love nurture your mother's health.

God bless!

Day 30 - 1060g, 7ml per feeding, SIPPV Oxygen 35%

Baby Hao, you are full moon today. Today is your 30th day in this world.

The doctor has lowered the oxygen supply % to you from 45% to 35%.

You breathing continue to be more stable. 

Papa and mama believe that several factors has contributed to your improvement. 

We believe Bromhexine Hydrochloride has significantly reduced your secretion. Even though as per the nurses your secretion is still thick. 

Another factor could be your weight. You have crossed 1000g, you are now more energetic than when you were at 700-900g.

You are off from antibiotics and resumed with breast milk feeding. The doctor has further increased your feeding volume from 5ml every 2 hours to 7ml every 2 hours. 

You have some weight lost. It is normal as you are cutting down a lot from the total parenteral nutrition (TPN). When you are on full feeding, TPN will not be needed and the CBL long line will be taken out from your right hand. It will definitely make you more comfortable.

Papa, mama, and your 2 sisters went to temple after visiting you in the morning. We pray for your good health and your grandfather speedy recovery from his arm injury. 

Get well soon son, everyone at home is waiting to welcome you home. We miss you.

Be a tough boy, and be faithful to God.

God bless!

Day 29 - 1075g, 5ml feeding, SIPPV Oxygen 45%

Today is Saturday. Visiting you has become our family event during weekend. 

Because papa is not working on Saturday and Sunday, I can bring your mama, sisters visiting you twice in a day.

You gained 15g today, weighted at 1075g. The breast milk feeding has increased from 3ml to 5ml every 2 hours.

With increased milk intake, I hope you shall be able to gain more weight. 30g per day will be good thought.

You look pinkish today. This is very important as everytime when your skin turned fair (doctors said it is pale while previously I thought it was your skin pigment getting matured), you will have blood transfusion in a day or two.

Papa hopes that your bone marrow is functioning well now so that you will not need any blood transfusion.

Your breathing looks steadier as compared to last few days. Oxygen saturation gets better but still swing up and down sometimes. 

Your stomach looks bloated. But again the nurse said it is ok and you are digesting well.

The line at your left hand has been taken out because it cause your left hand swollen. You are also not given any antibiotics today. Finger crossed and I really hope your mom's breast milk is able to supply you sufficient antibodies.

Everytime your mom touches you, you smile. She said you are a happy little boy.

Stay strong boy, and get stronger everyday.

Have faith in God, pray for God's grace and mercy.