Ryan weighed 2 lbs. 13 oz. tonight, which means he has gained 1 lb. since being born!!!
Also, tomorrow April 12 is Ryan's 1 month birthday!
Please keep us all in your prayers!
Thank you.
Lisa, Joey, Alec and Ryan
Saturday, April 11, 2009
APRIL 10TH
Ryan lost a little weight, less than an ounce and is 2 lbs. 10 oz., but we know he will continue to grow and it's not uncommon for weight to fluctuate by small amounts. They are increasing his calories so that should also help.
Ryan is still on the same breathing program he has been on for the last two weeks. The doctor says that it is common for preemie's to have trouble for a while. He should start seeing improvement by gestational week 34 to 36 (he's just now 32 gestational weeks).
I'll be adding some pictures shortly, so come back.
DON'T FORGET TO ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Thank you. Lisa, Joey, Alec and Ryan
Ryan is still on the same breathing program he has been on for the last two weeks. The doctor says that it is common for preemie's to have trouble for a while. He should start seeing improvement by gestational week 34 to 36 (he's just now 32 gestational weeks).
I'll be adding some pictures shortly, so come back.
DON'T FORGET TO ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Thank you. Lisa, Joey, Alec and Ryan
Friday, April 10, 2009
APRIL 9TH
Today Ryan weighed 2 lbs. 11 oz.!!! We are creeping up on him gaining 1 lb. since he was born!
Ryan is pretty much the same regarding his breathing. It's just going to take a while for his lungs to mature and for him to be able to breathe on his own. On the website, I'm explaining a little more in detail about his breathing plan and what it means.
We have some really cute pictures we'll be posting later today (Friday), so check out the blog and website.
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Again, thank you to all of you who keep Ryan, Lisa, Joey and Alec in your thoughts and prayers.
Ryan is pretty much the same regarding his breathing. It's just going to take a while for his lungs to mature and for him to be able to breathe on his own. On the website, I'm explaining a little more in detail about his breathing plan and what it means.
We have some really cute pictures we'll be posting later today (Friday), so check out the blog and website.
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Again, thank you to all of you who keep Ryan, Lisa, Joey and Alec in your thoughts and prayers.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
APRIL 9TH
In addition to this blog, we have found another website in which to keep family and friends updated on Ryan's progress.
This new website will allow guests to leave us messages, view pictures easier and sign up for journal updates. We will, however, keep this blog updated too!
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Thank you. The Fontenot's
This new website will allow guests to leave us messages, view pictures easier and sign up for journal updates. We will, however, keep this blog updated too!
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ryanjamesfontenot
Thank you. The Fontenot's
APRIL 8TH
Today just dad visited Ryan because mom has an infection and fever (not contagious) and really felt bad. Hopefully, all three of us can visit Ryan tomorrow.
Ryan is doing about the same as far as his breathing goes. He is still on Vapotherm, which forces air into his lungs. He is making "baby steps" towards being able to breathe on his own.
Otherwise is weight is 2 lbs. 10 1/2 oz. and he is 14 inches long!
Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers.
Ryan is doing about the same as far as his breathing goes. He is still on Vapotherm, which forces air into his lungs. He is making "baby steps" towards being able to breathe on his own.
Otherwise is weight is 2 lbs. 10 1/2 oz. and he is 14 inches long!
Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
APRIL 6TH & APRIL 7TH
Ryan's weight on April 7th was 2 lbs. 10 oz., so he continues to grow!
On Monday, Joey got to give Ryan his bath and change his diaper! He's getting more comfortable with it. It's just a little hard because you have to give the bath and change him while he's in the incubator and hooked up to so many things, but we're both getting better.
On Tuesday, Lisa got to hold Ryan with skin-to-skin contact for over an hour. He did very well and Lisa enjoyed holding him so close. She'll continue to do this every other day until he can tolerate it every day. He also had a visit from his Mimi, Patricia Landry and Joey.
Ryan is not having as many difficult breathing episodes per day. Yeah! They have increased his caffeine and it seems to be helping.
His tests on Monday were good. They are watching one concerning his bones. They will follow up with another test and can give him calcium if needed.
Thank you all for following Ryan's progress! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Have a great day. Lisa, Joey and Alec
On Monday, Joey got to give Ryan his bath and change his diaper! He's getting more comfortable with it. It's just a little hard because you have to give the bath and change him while he's in the incubator and hooked up to so many things, but we're both getting better.
On Tuesday, Lisa got to hold Ryan with skin-to-skin contact for over an hour. He did very well and Lisa enjoyed holding him so close. She'll continue to do this every other day until he can tolerate it every day. He also had a visit from his Mimi, Patricia Landry and Joey.
Ryan is not having as many difficult breathing episodes per day. Yeah! They have increased his caffeine and it seems to be helping.
His tests on Monday were good. They are watching one concerning his bones. They will follow up with another test and can give him calcium if needed.
Thank you all for following Ryan's progress! Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Have a great day. Lisa, Joey and Alec
Sunday, April 5, 2009
APRIL 5TH UPDATE
Ryan's April 5th weight is 2 lbs. 9 oz. He gained 2 oz. in 1 day!!!
Lisa did get to hold Ryan with skin-to-skin contact for 45 minutes this afternoon. It was a wonderful experience and only the 4th time she has been able to hold him. Hopefully, as he progresses, she will be able to hold him more often with skin-to-skin contact.
Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR MORE PICTURES
Lisa did get to hold Ryan with skin-to-skin contact for 45 minutes this afternoon. It was a wonderful experience and only the 4th time she has been able to hold him. Hopefully, as he progresses, she will be able to hold him more often with skin-to-skin contact.
Please keep us all in your thoughts and prayers.
DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE FOR MORE PICTURES
APRIL 5TH
Ryan is now 2 lbs. 7 oz. as of April 4th!!! He is continuing to grow and the doctors are pleased with his progress.
His breathing issues are continuing to improve slowly. We are so happy that there is improvement.
Lisa is very excited that she will get to hold Ryan (skin-to-skin contact) when she visits later this afternoon. She hopes he tolerates it well, but just can't wait to hold him, even for a minute.
Tomorrow, Monday, they run all the weekly tests so we will update everyone on the results.
Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Lisa, Joey and Alec
His breathing issues are continuing to improve slowly. We are so happy that there is improvement.
Lisa is very excited that she will get to hold Ryan (skin-to-skin contact) when she visits later this afternoon. She hopes he tolerates it well, but just can't wait to hold him, even for a minute.
Tomorrow, Monday, they run all the weekly tests so we will update everyone on the results.
Please keep Ryan in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you, Lisa, Joey and Alec
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